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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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Not sure what to go with?

Well first off I used to have an 06 350z (totaled, r.i.p). Now getting an 03 g35 coupe. Putting on my 19's from my z to the g. I have read the sticky about the sping rates. I was thinking about going with something subtle not too agressive just a little drop because I remember my z looked like it was a 4x4 with my 19s lol.

What springs can I go with to cover my gap, with keeping my oem shocks and not camber much?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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tein htechs or stechs.. id recommend getting rear camber and alignment with the stechs (g35 or 350z) theres also other brands but these are the most common i think
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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Thanks. One more thing the ride quality? Would I bottom out on some bumpy streets?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 01:21 PM
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Thanks, One more thing how would the ride quality be like? Would I bottom out on some bumpy streets with oem shocks?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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Thanks, One more thing how would the ride quality be like? Would I bottom out on some bumpy streets with oem shocks?
go with s-techs to get rid of the most gap. you wont be disappointed. and to answer your question, no, you wont bottom out. the bumps will be noticeably more rough but not horrible. i feel that my lowered g on stechs drives smoother than a stock z. you need a kidney belt for the z
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 01:33 PM
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it is definitely rougher than stock, you could always purchase the tokico dspecs and adjust the dampening and you would be set. you will definitely scrape more than you do currently, but that's a given when lowering your car.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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YOu can also run 350z springs for a very suble drop
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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thanks all. i'll most likely go witht he s-techs and once my oem shocks give out, i'll go with some tockico or billstein shocks.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 02:46 PM
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but now coming to think about it arent tockicos like 500$ range plus s-techs like almost 200$, with a couple more you can get a decent coilover setup? not sure if wrong but correct me if I'am.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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yes you can definitely find a great used set of coilovers for $750.. i see 2 sets in the marketplace at that price right now
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 04:51 PM
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Yea but hopefully they can ship lol.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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Just remember the ride is going to be harsher on those coilovers you see for around $750 used.
Their spring rates are considerably higher than Tein H or S techs.
You may want to see if you can find a member who is willing to let you ride in their G to see if u like the ride quality.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by irishsig
Just remember the ride is going to be harsher on those coilovers you see for around $750 used.
Their spring rates are considerably higher than Tein H or S techs.
You may want to see if you can find a member who is willing to let you ride in their G to see if u like the ride quality.
Yea that be great but I dont know anyone. The only person i used to know that had something similar was a friend of mine with a 350z just like mines but with tanabe. But I dont think I can compare the z to g considering that my z was way stiffer.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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just check around.. there are some good ride quality coilovers that aren't too stiff. I hear the ohlins that donpisto is selling have relatively soft ride but awesome quality (though they are very pricey).
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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Here's a fs post for Tein CS coilovers (comfort sport).
I've heard these are a considerable smoother ride than Tein Basics/Flex.

https://g35driver.com/forums/suspens...coilovers.html
 
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