Suspension Woes
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Suspension Woes
I have a 2007 G35 Coupe with about 70K miles or 115K km and the base model suspension.
I went to a shop to get my alignment done and was told they were not able to get my rear camber within spec, because my springs are worn out and sagging too low.
I havent heard of springs really needing to be replaced on on-road vehicles. I'm wondering if the previous owner installed 350Z springs.
Does anyone know how I would tell if my springs are worn out, or if I just have 350z springs?
Thanks
I went to a shop to get my alignment done and was told they were not able to get my rear camber within spec, because my springs are worn out and sagging too low.
I havent heard of springs really needing to be replaced on on-road vehicles. I'm wondering if the previous owner installed 350Z springs.
Does anyone know how I would tell if my springs are worn out, or if I just have 350z springs?
Thanks
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I have a 2007 G35 Coupe with about 70K miles or 115K km and the base model suspension.
I went to a shop to get my alignment done and was told they were not able to get my rear camber within spec, because my springs are worn out and sagging too low.
I havent heard of springs really needing to be replaced on on-road vehicles. I'm wondering if the previous owner installed 350Z springs.
Does anyone know how I would tell if my springs are worn out, or if I just have 350z springs?
Thanks
I went to a shop to get my alignment done and was told they were not able to get my rear camber within spec, because my springs are worn out and sagging too low.
I havent heard of springs really needing to be replaced on on-road vehicles. I'm wondering if the previous owner installed 350Z springs.
Does anyone know how I would tell if my springs are worn out, or if I just have 350z springs?
Thanks
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Cool thanks. Actually rread an old post in which springs were replaced under warranty.
My phone cams broken but I'll find a way to upload a pic later.
What would you guys suggest as for replacing the springs go if I want to maintain the stock ride height?
I called infiniti and they want over $1000CAD for the springs.
My phone cams broken but I'll find a way to upload a pic later.
What would you guys suggest as for replacing the springs go if I want to maintain the stock ride height?
I called infiniti and they want over $1000CAD for the springs.
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Cool thanks. Actually rread an old post in which springs were replaced under warranty.
My phone cams broken but I'll find a way to upload a pic later.
What would you guys suggest as for replacing the springs go if I want to maintain the stock ride height?
I called infiniti and they want over $1000CAD for the springs.
My phone cams broken but I'll find a way to upload a pic later.
What would you guys suggest as for replacing the springs go if I want to maintain the stock ride height?
I called infiniti and they want over $1000CAD for the springs.
you could just try to find a low mileage junker. I'm sure there's someone here with some stickers considering everyone here lowers theirs. Post a WTB thread, I'm sure you'll find some in no time.
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If this wasn't a NTB I advise you to go there. NTB is one of the few places that have true state of the art equipment other shops don't have.
The only reason at all your car can't get back into spec in the rear is if your car was lowered another inch from stock maybe 1.5 inches. Or if you have warn bushings causing your camber issues.
I'm not sure what all was said and what you have done to the car. If they threw it on an alignment rack than they should have gave you a before and after spec printout. That way we can see what's going on or if they are idiots.
The only reason at all your car can't get back into spec in the rear is if your car was lowered another inch from stock maybe 1.5 inches. Or if you have warn bushings causing your camber issues.
I'm not sure what all was said and what you have done to the car. If they threw it on an alignment rack than they should have gave you a before and after spec printout. That way we can see what's going on or if they are idiots.
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Right now I'm between picking up some KW V3's or Koni Yellows on stock springs.
Some guy on craigslist is selling his springs and shocks for $80. If I can do the install myself I might consider trying those out.
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What is the current alignment spec? That way we could try to tell if Z springs are installed.
Highly doubt the springs have "settled". More than likely the thick rubber mounts the springs sit on have compressed, lowering the ride height a little bit. You can try to find new rubber mounts, or you can just pick up a set of SPC rear camber arms and toe bolts to get the rear back into spec. It's fine that you aren't lowered, they really just provide a slightly larger range of adjust-ability over the OEM parts. You don't even need SPC, heck even Rock Auto as adjustable arms rebranded under several brands, but look just like the SPC parts (Moog, ACDELCO, etc).
Highly doubt the springs have "settled". More than likely the thick rubber mounts the springs sit on have compressed, lowering the ride height a little bit. You can try to find new rubber mounts, or you can just pick up a set of SPC rear camber arms and toe bolts to get the rear back into spec. It's fine that you aren't lowered, they really just provide a slightly larger range of adjust-ability over the OEM parts. You don't even need SPC, heck even Rock Auto as adjustable arms rebranded under several brands, but look just like the SPC parts (Moog, ACDELCO, etc).
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What is the current alignment spec? That way we could try to tell if Z springs are installed.
Highly doubt the springs have "settled". More than likely the thick rubber mounts the springs sit on have compressed, lowering the ride height a little bit. You can try to find new rubber mounts, or you can just pick up a set of SPC rear camber arms and toe bolts to get the rear back into spec. It's fine that you aren't lowered, they really just provide a slightly larger range of adjust-ability over the OEM parts. You don't even need SPC, heck even Rock Auto as adjustable arms rebranded under several brands, but look just like the SPC parts (Moog, ACDELCO, etc).
Highly doubt the springs have "settled". More than likely the thick rubber mounts the springs sit on have compressed, lowering the ride height a little bit. You can try to find new rubber mounts, or you can just pick up a set of SPC rear camber arms and toe bolts to get the rear back into spec. It's fine that you aren't lowered, they really just provide a slightly larger range of adjust-ability over the OEM parts. You don't even need SPC, heck even Rock Auto as adjustable arms rebranded under several brands, but look just like the SPC parts (Moog, ACDELCO, etc).
Front camber: Left: 1.36° Right: either +1.47° or -1.47° (water spilt on page can't tell)
Rear camber: Left: 2.54° Right: 2.35°
You might be right about those mounts though. I notice heavy clunking in the rear over bumps. Would that be due to mounts?
I'll look into those camber kits if the springs dEnboy.GFM kindly offered and the mounts don't fix the issue. Either way I'm excited for those sport springs increased rear rate thanks again, dEnbOy!!