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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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So many suspension choices...need help!

Ok so i have a 04 sedan that i really want to lower. I would love a massive drop but i need feedback on if it is really worth the trouble that can come with it. Ive searched the lowerd sedans thread and it is overwhelming with differnt opinions. i would want to do it the right way to avoid rub and uneven tire ware so a camber kit would defintly be bought aswell. But do you think it might be better to do a moderate drop (around an inch) and then just get sway bars insted of an expensive camber kit. here are a few options ive thought of. feedback from personal experince would be great!

Low drop: sportline springs w/ camber kit
Moderate: pro kit or h techs w/ sway bars

any other combos that i might not know about?
 
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 12:02 AM
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I've been really happy with my Hotchkis Springs and Hotchkis sway bars aggressive enough in the corners, comfy enough on the road
 
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 04:55 AM
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"worth it" is very subjective.

you'll find that younger guys are usually the ones that will say slamming it is totally worth it, and vice versa.

i've been fortunate to have 2 cars for the last 3-4 years. at some points, one car was pretty low, and the other was stock height. other points in time both were lowered. going back and forth between cars really opens up your perspective. i got sick of owning excessively low cars, to the point where i just ride pretty much stock height on all cars haha.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 12:57 AM
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do it right the first time, get coilovers.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 01:09 AM
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^what he said
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 01:41 AM
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yeah ive also seriously been thinking about that...so with a some-what low budget whats best? Some basics and a camber kit most lilkley...
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 05:28 AM
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if you are on a major budget...

find some used tein basics, they usually go for around 600.
but these don't have adjustable dampers. if you plan to buy these brand new, you rather be purchasing megan or bc. adjustable dampers are a must if you are unsure about how soft or stiff you wanna be.

for rear camber arms, which you will need. the common get is spc. which are identical to the name brand.. i believe it's eibach. (correct me if i am wrong). these run around 150 used and around the 170 ranged for new.

front camber arms are a bit more expensive in the 300 range. though spc is good for the rear, they are technically not so favorable in the front. the alternative would be spl or cusco. all of these you can find used, good luck!
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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yeah adjustable is defintly a necessity. but thank you for that info that was exactly what i was looking for.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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Cheapest drop is springs off a 350z, approximately 1 inch all around and progressive rate ($50 used). You can get springs with the same spring rate as the stock sport suspension or revised with a more aggressive rear rate. Get some Tokico HP shocks for around $250 and you have a pretty decent setup for $300.

These two threads will help you out alot. Before you post more questions, please read.

https://g35driver.com/forums/g35-sed...edan-faqs.html

https://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-...w-updates.html
 
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 10:35 PM
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^^^ Again very helpful. i looked over both and got a lot of good info out of it. Im pretty new to these fourms but im serious about my car and not looking for free handouts of information....here is my last ride that i did



i definatly want my g to blend in a little more
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevin Doyle
^^^ Again very helpful. i looked over both and got a lot of good info out of it. Im pretty new to these fourms but im serious about my car and not looking for free handouts of information....here is my last ride that i did



i definatly want my g to blend in a little more
Does anyone know what kit is this???
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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^ looks like an altima coupe with a stillen body kit.
 
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