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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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Whats up guys new to the forum just wanted some schooling since i am new to the G
Came from a honda and decided to step it up so i got a 05 G35 DG color with stock 19' rays

I want to drop my g looking for springs now since budget is low or if i can get my hands on some coilovers would be great was wondering if i dropped my car 1.5 Front and rear would i mos def need F&R camber kits or just the rear camber toe kit to avoid the camber wear..

NEED HELP SO PLEASE HELP GUYS THANKS
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 10:45 PM
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Being new to our G community you should have read all the stickys to begin and then rather than making a thread used our SEARCH function. Your question has already been answered a gazillion times. If you lower your coupe any amount you'll need a camber kit front and back unless your Dad owns a tire shop. Lowering with Tein S Techs and total camber kit is roughly $1200 incl alignment. Add another $500 if you do the same job with quality coilovers like BCs....now go read the sticky!
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 10:47 PM
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What's your budget?

Rule of thumb is, any drop over 1" will require front and rear camber kits to avoid camber wear. At the very least, get the rear kit.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 10:52 PM
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You'll need both the front and rear camber kits, not to mention the rear toe kit to get that back into spec as well. With your drop, you'll be at -2.2* camber all around. While it isn't much, it will show a wear pattern after about 5k miles - but it is unnecessary camber for the time being. If you want - but it's the cheap, lazy, and neglecting way to go - make sure you have symmetrical tires and flip them from side to side every 5k to even out the wear pattern - however, your tire life will still stuffer.

If you're keeping your OEM Rays for the time being with the drop, it would be wise to invest in 25/30mm spacers all around to give it a better appearance. Stock wheels + camber = super sunk, and it looks awkward having a drop like that and so sunken in.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 11:06 PM
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Silencer_0
What's your budget?

Rule of thumb is, any drop over 1" will require front and rear camber kits to avoid camber wear. At the very least, get the rear kit.
Budget is around 200$ for springs
And looking at 500$ for SPC F&R camber kits so its not that bad..
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by DrewDrew
You'll need both the front and rear camber kits, not to mention the rear toe kit to get that back into spec as well. With your drop, you'll be at -2.2* camber all around. While it isn't much, it will show a wear pattern after about 5k miles - but it is unnecessary camber for the time being. If you want - but it's the cheap, lazy, and neglecting way to go - make sure you have symmetrical tires and flip them from side to side every 5k to even out the wear pattern - however, your tire life will still stuffer.

If you're keeping your OEM Rays for the time being with the drop, it would be wise to invest in 25/30mm spacers all around to give it a better appearance. Stock wheels + camber = super sunk, and it looks awkward having a drop like that and so sunken in.
Yeah im looking into 500$ for SPC F&R camber kits cause i really dont want to go through the hassle of switching tires every month since i do drive alot daily driver..

And yes i am keeping stock rays was thinking of 20mm front and 25mm rear
Suggest any good spacer brands?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Vegaone35
Suggest any good spacer brands?
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by gary c
Being new to our G community you should have read all the stickys to begin and then rather than making a thread used our SEARCH function. Your question has already been answered a gazillion times. If you lower your coupe any amount you'll need a camber kit front and back unless your Dad owns a tire shop. Lowering with Tein S Techs and total camber kit is roughly $1200 incl alignment. Add another $500 if you do the same job with quality coilovers like BCs....now go read the sticky!
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Will do boss man.
 
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