Need my g35 lifted
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Need my g35 lifted
Ok, so I bought an 06 G35 coupe. The previous owner got it dropped to about
1"- 1 1/2" from the ground. I'm obviously having problems doing normal things like getting in my driveway, getting the oil changed, etc. So I want to get it raised to the factory height. Could someone tell me how I find out what all I'm gonna need to do that without paying someone to look at it? I have no idea if the guy just changed the springs, or if there is non factory shocks on it or what. Any ideas?
1"- 1 1/2" from the ground. I'm obviously having problems doing normal things like getting in my driveway, getting the oil changed, etc. So I want to get it raised to the factory height. Could someone tell me how I find out what all I'm gonna need to do that without paying someone to look at it? I have no idea if the guy just changed the springs, or if there is non factory shocks on it or what. Any ideas?
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I opened this ready to rip you apart for putting 22s on your car.
Take a look inside wheel well. If the struts are a different colour, you're golden. Just take it to a shop and tell them to lift your coils about an inch. (unless they say Koni or Tociko, then you need new springs)
If your SPRINGS are a different colour, trade them with a local looking to go a little lower. If your springs are black look for something on them that says Eibach it will be printed on a portion of the coil that faces you. If Nissan is printed on there, you need to buy a new car because your car is only lowered .5" and you're bad at driving.
Green springs= Tein S tech
Gold Springs= Tein H tech
Red Springs= Tanabes or Skunk2
Other colour, take a photo and we'll tell you.
Stock springs can be had for like $50
Take a look inside wheel well. If the struts are a different colour, you're golden. Just take it to a shop and tell them to lift your coils about an inch. (unless they say Koni or Tociko, then you need new springs)
If your SPRINGS are a different colour, trade them with a local looking to go a little lower. If your springs are black look for something on them that says Eibach it will be printed on a portion of the coil that faces you. If Nissan is printed on there, you need to buy a new car because your car is only lowered .5" and you're bad at driving.
Green springs= Tein S tech
Gold Springs= Tein H tech
Red Springs= Tanabes or Skunk2
Other colour, take a photo and we'll tell you.
Stock springs can be had for like $50
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Yo Stinger........here's something I recently posted on another thread; pics at the bottom. A drivers side view this post, opposing views in another (if necessary).
I've an 06 Coupe, also, which after 3-1/2 years I finally lowered with Tein H-Tech 350Z springs. Perfect setup for me; best of all worlds. Here goes:
Tein 350Z H-Techs........no problems whatsoever, either. Riding on 20x9.5 RearS / 20x8.5 Fronts with 275/30ZR20 and 245/35ZR20 Tires.
And for my money, in terms of overall balance it's one of the best G35 Coupe setups, if not THE best on balance:
1. Spring rates: Essentially the same, i.e, not too much stiffness or softness from stock sport-tuned rates. Take a look at the rear spring rates for Tein G35 springs - either ones, S-Techs or H-Tech.......rates in the upper 200s? NNNNNNo. Way too soft.
2. No need for expensive camber kits to align, and I'm talking a couple/few hundreds more than the cost of the springs, installed.
This is due to .8 or less still allowing for mfg. specs to be met when re-aligning; 350Z H-Techs drop the.8 front/.7 rear (or, .5 more than the 350Z).
3. Aesthetics & Function: It's barely noticeable visually, but still noticeably enhances ride, handling, and performance (a little on performance; more responsive throttle due to less drag).
Seems to also be working well with the sport-suspension package shock upgrade. Trurst me, I've gone over some familiar uneven roads @ higher speeds than I realized. Thankfully, no outta control hopping, bouncing, bottoming out, or destroying the undercarriage like I was concerned might happen.
Still, I've seen all sorts setups, some with drops twice what I have. None are really bad, just a matter of choice based your desires.
Happy hunting!
Rock on.
I've an 06 Coupe, also, which after 3-1/2 years I finally lowered with Tein H-Tech 350Z springs. Perfect setup for me; best of all worlds. Here goes:
Tein 350Z H-Techs........no problems whatsoever, either. Riding on 20x9.5 RearS / 20x8.5 Fronts with 275/30ZR20 and 245/35ZR20 Tires.
And for my money, in terms of overall balance it's one of the best G35 Coupe setups, if not THE best on balance:
1. Spring rates: Essentially the same, i.e, not too much stiffness or softness from stock sport-tuned rates. Take a look at the rear spring rates for Tein G35 springs - either ones, S-Techs or H-Tech.......rates in the upper 200s? NNNNNNo. Way too soft.
2. No need for expensive camber kits to align, and I'm talking a couple/few hundreds more than the cost of the springs, installed.
This is due to .8 or less still allowing for mfg. specs to be met when re-aligning; 350Z H-Techs drop the.8 front/.7 rear (or, .5 more than the 350Z).
3. Aesthetics & Function: It's barely noticeable visually, but still noticeably enhances ride, handling, and performance (a little on performance; more responsive throttle due to less drag).
Seems to also be working well with the sport-suspension package shock upgrade. Trurst me, I've gone over some familiar uneven roads @ higher speeds than I realized. Thankfully, no outta control hopping, bouncing, bottoming out, or destroying the undercarriage like I was concerned might happen.
Still, I've seen all sorts setups, some with drops twice what I have. None are really bad, just a matter of choice based your desires.
Happy hunting!
Rock on.
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