G35 Coupe V35 2003 - 07 Discussion about the 1st Generation V35 G35 Coupe

To Drop, or Not?

Old Jan 15, 2009 | 08:54 PM
  #16  
fishhouse's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (9)
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 439
Likes: 3
From: Virginia Beach, VA
i've done a ton of research on this topic. i'm in a similar spot - only want to spend a few hundred $ and don't want to deal with a camber kit or replacing tires every year.

i opted for Tein G35 H Techs that claim a drop of like .6 and .3...something like that - all the specs are on their site for each of their styles. i should be able to get into OEM alignment spec.

got my G35 H Techs here from a member selling a lightly used set for $170 shipped.

i just had them and spacers installed today!!!

i'd be happy to let you know what happens when i do an alignment after they settle in a few weeks. i'll also be posting up before and after pics once it settles.
 
Reply
Old Jan 15, 2009 | 09:45 PM
  #17  
KhanArt's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (14)
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,882
Likes: 2
From: 7zero3
Originally Posted by fishhouse
i'd be happy to let you know what happens when i do an alignment after they settle in a few weeks. i'll also be posting up before and after pics once it settles.
Cool, make sure you post those pics. I'm in the same boat...but I'm thinking 350z h techs which are a little lower then the G h techs. Or the G35 s techs but then I would need a camber kit for sure I think, dont want tires to wear prematurely.
 
Reply
Old Jan 15, 2009 | 09:55 PM
  #18  
sk8bo4rdv's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (25)
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,265
Likes: 21
From: 818, SFV, SoCal
go with Eibach Pro Kits!!!
drop is hella niiiicce!

and if u really really want ur car to looks sweet get on them Tanabe df210's. only if u dare hehe
 
Reply
Old Jan 15, 2009 | 10:14 PM
  #19  
KhanArt's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (14)
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,882
Likes: 2
From: 7zero3
Originally Posted by sk8bo4rdv
go with Eibach Pro Kits!!!
drop is hella niiiicce!

and if u really really want ur car to looks sweet get on them Tanabe df210's. only if u dare hehe
I love a slammed car don't get me wrong...but on my accord I had some many problems went thru 5 sets of tires, had my ball joint on my control arm break when I hit a pot hole, constantly bottoming out, scraping, ...even got sparks a few times. It was also a beeyooch to lift, some places wouldn't take my car cause it was too low to get on the lift. I loved how it looked but too many headaches and my car took a beating....I want to be a lil easier on the G

I put the oem springs back in the accord even though I didn't want to and made it my daily beater car.
 
Reply
Old Jan 15, 2009 | 10:25 PM
  #20  
gary c's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (10)
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 19,433
Likes: 1,133
From: Valencia, Ca
We drive quality vehicles if you drop do it right....!

Unfortunately Nissan didn't design our cars with any adjustability in the
suspension so the minute you drop it even 1/2" you'll start eating tires.
If you lower your G you really NEED front and back adjustable camber
arms and toe bolts. Am I the only one that has priced quality tires recently?
Michelin PS2 19" go for $350+ each, that not something I intend to buy
every year.... I figure what ever I spend on my suspension
I'll save in tires, so if you're going to drop do it right!
Gary
 
Reply
Old Jan 15, 2009 | 10:42 PM
  #21  
KhanArt's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (14)
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,882
Likes: 2
From: 7zero3
^ + a million to that! or it will eff up your car and cost you $$$ and give u headaches
 
Reply
Old Jan 15, 2009 | 10:58 PM
  #22  
sk8bo4rdv's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (25)
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,265
Likes: 21
From: 818, SFV, SoCal
well that is very true.
gotta get them camber kits. the rear one is a must!

i have to buy one soon
 
Reply
Old Jan 15, 2009 | 11:03 PM
  #23  
4DGS's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (69)
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 14,524
Likes: 981
From: Ontario, Canada
If you don't want to drop it because of cambers and what not, buy a body kit and some big wheels. That'll make it look low without the worry of tires and what not. Cost more though....
 
Reply
Old Jan 15, 2009 | 11:06 PM
  #24  
SDGeneralCounsel's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 4,081
Likes: 2
From: Gaithersburg
paint your wheels black or get rid of the time attack ring.
 
Reply
Old Jan 15, 2009 | 11:09 PM
  #25  
sk8bo4rdv's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (25)
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,265
Likes: 21
From: 818, SFV, SoCal
Originally Posted by SDGeneralCounsel
paint your wheels black or get rid of the time attack ring.
thats the plan! once someone lets me borrow their stockies for a while so i can paint mine
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
DRG35R
Wheels & Tires
19
Jan 31, 2016 07:14 AM
Rose M
Brakes & Suspension
5
Oct 12, 2015 10:00 AM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:
You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:33 AM.