Calling all "Xs" with lowered suspension.
#17
Originally Posted by RichK
I was seriously considering lowering my 05X with Z springs, but the lack of aftermarket sport shocks for our cars has me in limbo. I feel it is a waste to lower a car and expect the OEM shocks to handle the lower stance. When/if a sport shock becomes avaialble(Tokico please read this!) I will be first in line to lower my car. Until then, I will concentrate on other things to keep me busy. Here is a shot of my 05X.
richk
nice ride. I live in wayne too! same car!
#18
Originally Posted by yassy
richk
nice ride. I live in wayne too! same car!
nice ride. I live in wayne too! same car!
#22
Seems like yeahdickey and oggie used revised springs. According to the below specs, isn't the X more close to the unrevised z springs? Also, once the car is lowered, by how much more does the wheels tuck in? Thanks...
350z
2003 - 2004 - 350Z oem spring rates - 314/342
2004.5 - 2006 - 350Z oem spring rates - 314/427
Coupe
2003 - 2004 - G35 coupe with oem 17's or 18's spring rates - 314/342
2005 - 2006 - G35 coupe with oem 19's - 314/427
Sedan
2003 -2006 - G35 sedan AT and MT with sport suspension spring rates - 314/342
2003 - 2006 - G35 sedan non sport spring rates - 283/308
Sedan X
2004 - 2006 - G35x - 283/355
350z
2003 - 2004 - 350Z oem spring rates - 314/342
2004.5 - 2006 - 350Z oem spring rates - 314/427
Coupe
2003 - 2004 - G35 coupe with oem 17's or 18's spring rates - 314/342
2005 - 2006 - G35 coupe with oem 19's - 314/427
Sedan
2003 -2006 - G35 sedan AT and MT with sport suspension spring rates - 314/342
2003 - 2006 - G35 sedan non sport spring rates - 283/308
Sedan X
2004 - 2006 - G35x - 283/355
#23
i got tein s-techs on my x.........just friggin wish theyw ould make aftermarket shocks for the damn thing!!!! i have diffrent rims on now but this is from right after i got the springs put on, ill try to get a newer picture wth my new rims, it has sagged in the time they have been on there too.........
#24
yeahdickie: Are your rims staggered? Does your AWD light come on?
Oggie: Thanks for the post. I'm keeping the stock rims for now. You've given me a good point of reference.
If you put some spacers on, would you rub? With Oggie's set up + spacers, dare I say I'd be...content? Ba ha ha ha ha (I don't think the "c" word is recognized on this forum)
Have both of you had yours lowered for a while? Give use a mid to long term update...
Thanks!
Oggie: Thanks for the post. I'm keeping the stock rims for now. You've given me a good point of reference.
If you put some spacers on, would you rub? With Oggie's set up + spacers, dare I say I'd be...content? Ba ha ha ha ha (I don't think the "c" word is recognized on this forum)
Have both of you had yours lowered for a while? Give use a mid to long term update...
Thanks!
Last edited by shredX; 05-30-2006 at 08:22 AM.
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ShredX: Not staggered I am running 245/45/18's all around. AWD does not come on except when it suppose to (sliding out, full throtle starts in rain etc.)
Mikeee2: I think people make way too much out of the spring rate differences and worries about shocks wearing out etc. I think even with stock shocks and crappy roads, you will have long term shock problems, but not for years. I think you should just go for it and be smart. If you see a massive speed bump, or pot holes, etc. go slow or around it. There are a lot of us lowered X's now and no one has reported any suspension problems yet.
Mikeee2: I think people make way too much out of the spring rate differences and worries about shocks wearing out etc. I think even with stock shocks and crappy roads, you will have long term shock problems, but not for years. I think you should just go for it and be smart. If you see a massive speed bump, or pot holes, etc. go slow or around it. There are a lot of us lowered X's now and no one has reported any suspension problems yet.
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