Calling all "X's" with a lowered suspension!
#1892
Alright guys, so until I can do it right I am looking for a mild drop so I dont look like I am 4-wheeling on 20's. If I went just rwd sport suspension I would drop .5" or 1"? After reading every one of these pages I understand the X is about .5" higher than a rwd sedan with regular suspension, and a rwd sedan with sport suspension is .5" lower than the regular rwd sedan? = X with sport suspension would then be about a 1" drop no? I'm also debating if I should go rwd sport springs in the rear and then either coupe or z springs up front. With so many interchangeable spring combos its hard to get it all right. This is a great thread tho.
#1893
How much did u spend on replacing?
I figured mine ripped cause a rock or something flew up in there, cause its a perfect tear. I said fok it, i'll let it drive like this, but would it cause any harm?
I dont think extended warranty covers it, or does it, engine and drivetrain only lol.
I lowered my car to the floor (literally 1 inch gap) from cross member frame to the floor, I live in brooklyn... On the hwy I went 3 exits and banged the frame on the floor good 10 times. Next morning I raised it up a lil above the front tires. Same hwy, 4 ppl in the car 0 problems now lol. I was literally smacking the cracks on the road. It hurts ur stomach, sounds so bad.
#1894
#1896
I prbbly wont even be able to make it into infiniti on these rims, and suspension They'll try blaming and not covering lol
#1897
#1898
i've seen there replacement for audi's. looks exactly the same as OEM, but you can tell the raxles is just made so much better.
#1899
Ok guys made a video on what I did for the knock. It was from the top of my head. I said I eliminated some but eliminated mean I got ride of it. So what I am trying to say it helped with one part I but then found a new part. Btw I am riding on swift springs 13k front and 10k rear. Hopefully this video will give you guys a heads up on the knocking noise.
#1900
Ok guys made a video on what I did for the knock. It was from the top of my head. I said I eliminated some but eliminated mean I got ride of it. So what I am trying to say it helped with one part I but then found a new part. Btw I am riding on swift springs 13k front and 10k rear. Hopefully this video will give you guys a heads up on the knocking noise.
#1901
GUYS I NEED HELP FAST!!
-I installed my BC Coilovers this weekend. Im sitting "26 inches from the ground to fender. It looks amazing, although after my test drive, my "slip" and "VDC" light are on. Also my steering wheel is angled right when my wheels are straight. MY MAIN PROBLEM IS, I noticed something burning. After test drivvng it i got underneath and it looks like something is spraying from a boot on the drivers side...not sure what boot it is...but its low and 90° to the wheel....anyone have this problem and how do i fix it????????
will upload pics shortly
-I installed my BC Coilovers this weekend. Im sitting "26 inches from the ground to fender. It looks amazing, although after my test drive, my "slip" and "VDC" light are on. Also my steering wheel is angled right when my wheels are straight. MY MAIN PROBLEM IS, I noticed something burning. After test drivvng it i got underneath and it looks like something is spraying from a boot on the drivers side...not sure what boot it is...but its low and 90° to the wheel....anyone have this problem and how do i fix it????????
will upload pics shortly
#1902
^ Seems like you ripped/tore one of the inner CV boots and the burning smell is the lube leaking on to a hot engine/exhaust component. It smells a bit like burning plastic/rubber. I tore one of mine too so I had my mechanic replace it for $150. Infiniti will only replace the whole unit and the part is well over $600 I believe.
I don't know why your slip/vdc is kicking in.
I don't know why your slip/vdc is kicking in.
#1904
When removing the original combined shock&coilspring you have to pull/drop the steering knuckle which pulls the driveshaft. Doing this will stretch the CVJ boot and can cause the tear.
If I'm right, you can reach your hand in to the CVJ boot, in past the wheel well (it's tight but you should be able to squeeze in there) and the tear will be at the top of the rubber CVJ boot.
Edit...if you're lucky (I know you don't feel lucky right now) it will be the 'outer' boot on the wheel side. It's much easier to replace.
Also, at the time...my mechanic told me it's safe to drive it 'temporarily' just as long as you aren't getting dirt in the boot/joint. I siuppose it would depend how badly damage the boot is. I tore about a 1" rip in the top of mine. I still drove it for 2 weeks (about 400-500Km) before fixing it.
If I'm right, you can reach your hand in to the CVJ boot, in past the wheel well (it's tight but you should be able to squeeze in there) and the tear will be at the top of the rubber CVJ boot.
Edit...if you're lucky (I know you don't feel lucky right now) it will be the 'outer' boot on the wheel side. It's much easier to replace.
Also, at the time...my mechanic told me it's safe to drive it 'temporarily' just as long as you aren't getting dirt in the boot/joint. I siuppose it would depend how badly damage the boot is. I tore about a 1" rip in the top of mine. I still drove it for 2 weeks (about 400-500Km) before fixing it.
Last edited by rpm&my_G35; 05-08-2011 at 07:30 PM.
#1905
When removing the original combined shock&coilspring you have to pull/drop the steering knuckle which pulls the driveshaft. Doing this will stretch the CVJ boot and can cause the tear.
If I'm right, you can reach your hand in to the CVJ boot, in past the wheel well (it's tight but you should be able to squeeze in there) and the tear will be at the top of the rubber CVJ boot.
Edit...if you're lucky (I know you don't feel lucky right now) it will be the 'outer' boot on the wheel side. It's much easier to replace.
Also, at the time...my mechanic told me it's safe to drive it 'temporarily' just as long as you aren't getting dirt in the boot/joint. I siuppose it would depend how badly damage the boot is. I tore about a 1" rip in the top of mine. I still drove it for 2 weeks (about 400-500Km) before fixing it.
If I'm right, you can reach your hand in to the CVJ boot, in past the wheel well (it's tight but you should be able to squeeze in there) and the tear will be at the top of the rubber CVJ boot.
Edit...if you're lucky (I know you don't feel lucky right now) it will be the 'outer' boot on the wheel side. It's much easier to replace.
Also, at the time...my mechanic told me it's safe to drive it 'temporarily' just as long as you aren't getting dirt in the boot/joint. I siuppose it would depend how badly damage the boot is. I tore about a 1" rip in the top of mine. I still drove it for 2 weeks (about 400-500Km) before fixing it.