which springs should i go with?
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The truth about springs, what it requires!
There's a spring comparison right here on G35 Coupe, OEM vs Tein 350Z H Tecs. Regardless which springs you get you'll need the full suspension
adjusters to bring your alignment back to OEM specs. Adjustable A-Arms
front and toe adjusters for the back side. You may as well do it right the
first time and install everything togeather. With the cost of tires today
you'll be money ahead doing it right!
Gary
adjusters to bring your alignment back to OEM specs. Adjustable A-Arms
front and toe adjusters for the back side. You may as well do it right the
first time and install everything togeather. With the cost of tires today
you'll be money ahead doing it right!
Gary
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depends on how hardcore you want to go - how much you want to spend and how low you want it.
the only springs you can drop with that will give you a chance of NOT needing a camber kit is the G35 H-Techs. i dropped on these a few weeks ago and WAS able to get back in OEM specs.
here is a thread that has a before and after comparison from my drop.
G35 H Techs don't drop much (about .5 front and .35 rear - visit Tein's site for exact numbers on all their models) BUT you'll likely be able to save $ from not needing suspension adjusters and all. this was the goal i was going for - just kill some of the wheel gap and only spend around $500 (springs plus install)...so it fit me well.
again, first you need to figure out your budget and how low you want to go - that'll determine your best option.
and if you're on a budget, unless you just want to replace everything then use your stock struts...why fix it if it isn't broken.
the only springs you can drop with that will give you a chance of NOT needing a camber kit is the G35 H-Techs. i dropped on these a few weeks ago and WAS able to get back in OEM specs.
here is a thread that has a before and after comparison from my drop.
G35 H Techs don't drop much (about .5 front and .35 rear - visit Tein's site for exact numbers on all their models) BUT you'll likely be able to save $ from not needing suspension adjusters and all. this was the goal i was going for - just kill some of the wheel gap and only spend around $500 (springs plus install)...so it fit me well.
again, first you need to figure out your budget and how low you want to go - that'll determine your best option.
and if you're on a budget, unless you just want to replace everything then use your stock struts...why fix it if it isn't broken.
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geez are you guys reading....
Tein G35 H Techs = minor drop but no camber kit (meaning only cost you about $200 for springs plus install cost)
EVERYTHING else = will ALSO NEED camber kit (meaning cost of springs, plus install, and kit...you passed your $300 budget a long time ago). SPC's are the cheapest i've seen that alot of guys here run. more info and prices in this Sponser's thread.
find what works for you and your wallet.
Tein G35 H Techs = minor drop but no camber kit (meaning only cost you about $200 for springs plus install cost)
EVERYTHING else = will ALSO NEED camber kit (meaning cost of springs, plus install, and kit...you passed your $300 budget a long time ago). SPC's are the cheapest i've seen that alot of guys here run. more info and prices in this Sponser's thread.
find what works for you and your wallet.
Last edited by fishhouse; 02-12-2009 at 03:32 PM.
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Do some research here using the search function and see if you are willing to deal with these trade-offs.
Just FYI if you buy new, a full spring, shock, front and rear camber kit plus install will run you in the neighborhood of $1500.