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

19 rims should I lower or not?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Feb 23, 2005 | 02:35 PM
  #1  
IvoryGT-V's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 241
Likes: 2
From: Irving
19 rims should I lower or not?

I just got some rims. Well actually I am waiting for my rims to come in and I was wondering how it would look stock. I didn't wanna lower the car because I didn't wanna deal with camber kits and so forth.
 
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2005 | 02:40 PM
  #2  
sen_jen's Avatar
Meatshake Enterprise
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 6,222
Likes: 2
From: FIZZ INC. hawaii
i'd lower it because it would look very funny. depending on the size of wheels you got, a camber kit isn't exactly necessary if you lower about and 1/2" to an 1".
 
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2005 | 02:41 PM
  #3  
IvoryGT-V's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 241
Likes: 2
From: Irving
I got 275 in the back and 245 in front
 
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2005 | 02:42 PM
  #4  
DiamondGCoupe's Avatar
Premier Member
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,611
Likes: 1
From: TX
Premier Member

i would drop it at least 1/2" the lines of the wheel well will make the rims look smaller. I just put 18"s on my car they don't look like 18's at all! 245/??
 
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2005 | 02:45 PM
  #5  
IvoryGT-V's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 241
Likes: 2
From: Irving
i got 19 x 10 in the rear and 19x9.5 in front and low pro's
 
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2005 | 02:54 PM
  #6  
g35cas's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 326
Likes: 0
From: Bellingham, WA
lowering

I lowered my coupe 1/2 inch and had no problems with camber/alignment. I bought some used 350z springs, they have the same rate as our springs, except 1/2 drop. I did before and after measurements on all four corners, and it was right at 1/2 inch drop at all four corners.
 
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2005 | 02:59 PM
  #7  
Gizmos_G35's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 189
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by g35cas
I lowered my coupe 1/2 inch and had no problems with camber/alignment. I bought some used 350z springs, they have the same rate as our springs, except 1/2 drop. I did before and after measurements on all four corners, and it was right at 1/2 inch drop at all four corners.

When you say you have no problems with camber/alignment, does that mean that you've taken it in and had it realigned to factory specs?

Or does it mean that you've done the drop and not noticed any alignment problems yet?

I'm asking because I had the S-tech's on my coupe and took them off because the front tires were wearing quickly and I didn't want to buy alignment arms. The alignment place I took it to said there was not adjustment on the car for camber, but if .5 inches doesn't get the wheels too far out then maybe it's ok.

Used 350Z springs with a .5" drop might be just the compromise I'm looking for.
 
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2005 | 03:58 PM
  #8  
RVJII's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 66
Likes: 0
I'd really like to know about this too as I am going to be purchasing 19" IForged Sprints or Evolutions this spring. I'd like to shrink the fender gap but I don't want to worry about curbs, speed bumps, etc.

Suggestions? Pics?
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
alxmlr789
20 Inch
9
Jan 26, 2016 10:04 AM
boostelevator
Engine - Intake/Fuel
12
Jan 12, 2016 11:35 PM
alessandro
G35 Cars
4
Oct 8, 2015 09:29 AM
5150DS
G35 Sedan V35 2003-06
37
Sep 26, 2015 07:47 PM
EasySausage
G35 Sedan V35 2003-06
19
Sep 24, 2015 01:06 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:29 PM.