Calling all "Xs" with lowered suspension.

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May 29, 2006 | 08:54 AM
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Gary, I am just wondering what color dots you have on your 03 Front and Rear springs?
Oggie, The front springs have pink dots and the back springs have 2 red and one white dot.
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May 29, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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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.

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nice ride. I live in wayne too! same car!
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May 29, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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nice ride. I live in wayne too! same car!
Whereabouts? I live in Chesterbrook. Did you know we are having a G35 meet in Valley Forge next Sunday June 4th? Hit the Northeast section of the regional boards to get more info. There will be lots of food and cars. Its a good group of people who like their Gs and good food.
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WITH COUPE SPORT SPRINGS [IMG]p5290004.jpg[/IMG]

Calling all "Xs" with lowered suspension.-p5290004.jpg  

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May 29, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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06' Z (Revised Springs) on Coupe Wheels w/245/45/18's. Car ride is quality is basically the same, except with less body roll and better cornering.

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May 29, 2006 | 11:47 PM
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Here is my lowered sedan with Z springs.Calling all "Xs" with lowered suspension.-img_9835s.jpg

Calling all "Xs" with lowered suspension.-img_9843s.jpg


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May 29, 2006 | 11:56 PM
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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
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May 30, 2006 | 01:08 AM
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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.........

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May 30, 2006 | 08:14 AM
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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!
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May 30, 2006 | 08:28 AM
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i'm lowered with tein h-tech springs for RWD35. Ride is the same, lowered gradually but to my exact liking. sorry pics off a camera phone

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May 30, 2006 | 10:51 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.
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yeah no problems here, and ive had s-techs on my whip for like a year now.......

Calling all "Xs" with lowered suspension.-car1.jpg   Calling all "Xs" with lowered suspension.-car3.jpg   Calling all "Xs" with lowered suspension.-car4.jpg   Calling all "Xs" with lowered suspension.-car2.jpg   Calling all "Xs" with lowered suspension.-car5.jpg  


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May 30, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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s-tech's in the front and Z springs in the rear...
Calling all "Xs" with lowered suspension.-1.jpg


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May 30, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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Wow...I am shocked to see so many lowered Xs all of a sudden.
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May 31, 2006 | 01:23 AM
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A set of Z springs on this forum as well as the my350z forums go for about $100 give or take. Just wondering how much you guys paid for installation for the springs? Any good installer place in NY? Long Island area?

Thanks...
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