Help me pick out springs for replacement.

Old Sep 15, 2012 | 01:05 AM
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Help me pick out springs for replacement.

Right now my G is about 2" drop. It's low. Too low. I'm scraping on my new custom piping on some slow incline/declines. I'm looking to go to about .5" lower than stock (+1.5" higher than now). I also want a performance oriented spring/rate. Struts are stock btw. Good recommendations?

BTW: I haven't touched the suspension since I bought a year ago. Previous owner was not a car guy. He had 20" rims and just said he "lowered it". No idea whats in their really.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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I'm not sure if you will find any aftermarket springs that will only drop it .5 lower than stock. You could try the H&R Sport Springs which will drop your G35 coupe down 1.1 inches in the front and 1.0 in the rear. I think it's that's pretty conservative.

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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 12:47 PM
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You can try the Tein H- tech
 
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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^thanks. Are they stiffer than stock?
 
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 06:01 PM
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I'm looking for a spring set that will only drop a little from stock, and have slightly better handling characteristics....05 6mt
 
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 06:08 PM
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https://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-...w-updates.html
 
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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^Thanks. That's [probably the same reply I wouldve given. I already read through this. I'm asking from personal experience though, not just spec. I want the drop of the H-techs with a firmer ride though :/
 
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 06:18 PM
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I would say the Z H- techs are stiffer than than the G H techs.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 06:18 PM
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H-techs are soft
 
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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I'm leaning towards s-tech's. My car is freakin slammed now. I'll take a quick pick hold on...
 
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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Drivers side:





Driver's side:



Passenger side rear:
 
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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How low would you estimate I am currently? Keep in mind 19" Rays with f:245/35/19 & r:255/35/19
 
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what color are your springs?
 
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350z s-techs are some good springs, not too low and somewhat stiff, had them before.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by leanlikeacello
what color are your springs?
They're dirty and dark. Possibly green? Which could mean anything.
 
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