Another G sedan with 350z suspension *PIX*

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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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I am going with a set of unrevised z springs on my stock x shocks/struts I am told it will drop around an inch around, only concern is that smaller wheel well in the rear makes it look lower so some people put coupe rear springs there to drop it less.
That's what I've been able to find as well. Z in the front, Coupe in the rear. I think that's what 6MTWannabe has (see attached pic).
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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anyone have any negative expierences such as rubbing or hitting the bump stops (hard) with the unrevised 350Z springs on a G35 sedan? I have a 2005 with the sport suspension and 18" wheels with 235/45R tires. I just picked up a set of unrevised 2004 350Z springs. I am planning on keeping my sport struts/shocks and 18" wheels. I know the 350Z springs are same spring rate as my current springs so it shouldnt prematurely wear my struts and shocks correct?

Also an alignment is recommended after a couple of weeks of settling correct?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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Just dropped my 06 x this weekend.

Pics have rims and tires in the back so its a bit lower in the pics than it sits without them in there obviously. Took a bit to figure out that you need to jack the whole front on the x to get the struts out. Once we got that, we made good progress and only had to adjust the passenger side hat 4 times to get it aligned properly.

These are unrevised springs, I am debating in the future either going to coupe rears or stech fronts to even it out. Long term will be coilovers if they get made for the x.


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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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^^ yes to the alignment after ~2 weeks. that should be enough time to settle. you should be able to get back into spec. my rears were at the limit on negative camber, but still ok. our spec limits are quite conseravtive any how.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by blk06x
I am going with a set of unrevised z springs on my stock x shocks/struts I am told it will drop around an inch around, only concern is that smaller wheel well in the rear makes it look lower so some people put coupe rear springs there to drop it less.

Unrevised springs are 2 red dots 1 purple dot, and are from 04 and previous.

Hope it helps, its amazing how much info was lacking for the X
2 red, 1 white.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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I recently lowered my 05 sedan on 350Z front and g35 coupe rear springs using my factory sport struts/shocks. Car sits flawless all around with 2 finger wheel gap, I love it! Also purchased Stillen sways set to medium/medium for now. Im rolling on the factory sport 18s with 235/45R Potenzas. I can definitely feel the car handling alot better and is flatter in turns.

I got an alignment after two weeks of the drop. I think I need a camber kit for the front, what do you all think of the results? I told them to try and get as close to stock specs as possible

 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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radio can you post a pic of your set up please?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by VstyLe09
radio can you post a pic of your set up please?
I havent had a chance to take pics since the weather has been really crappy lately. As soon as the weather cooperates I will get her cleaned up and do a photoshoot.
 
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Old May 4, 2009 | 10:52 PM
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ok finally got my buddy to takes some pics for me.


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Old May 5, 2009 | 03:40 AM
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can 04 350z coilovers fit on a 06 g sedan?
 
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Old May 5, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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RADIOGUY21 - Nice! I LOVE this setup on my car...even-ing out the fender gaps from front to rear.
 
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Old May 7, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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Nice ride man! how much did u lower? what camber kit do u use?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 02:51 AM
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yeah, I absolutely love the Z/Coupe setup. I could maybe do with another .25-.5" drop in front, but I'm not complaining at all. I can definitely see the difference in camber in the back especially, but my alignments have been pretty close to spec and the tires .almost. wear evenly. it's not enough to bother me. I'm honestly a little afraid to get a camber kit and lose a little responsiveness with less camber.

the day I bought it.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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am i the only one who thinks rear coupe springs looks the same as rear z srpings

full z


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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 00gts6speed
am i the only one who thinks rear coupe springs looks the same as rear z srpings
It's only 1/2" difference at most, so the difference is subtle. That car with the full Z setup definitely looks a bit lower in the back to me. If you look at the difference in fender gap between front and rear, the Z/G setup is much closer to the same.

Also, when was that full Z shot taken? If it was within the first couple weeks of installation, the springs may not have settled completely. My shots were taken months after installation.

Admittedly, with shadows and such, it's a little difficult to see well in that full Z shot.
 
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