Calling all "X's" with a lowered suspension! - Page 134 - G35Driver

Jun 6, 2011 | 07:50 PM

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@apintojr - yeah the backs are kind of annoying because for me I want max comfort but I can't tell if I have too much shock and too lil spring etc...always easy to adjust height because its mainly on the spring I believe... but yeah on the preload on the fronts...you're running 10mm? how's that going? can you describe to me if it made it more floaty or more stock?

Jun 6, 2011 | 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by apintojr

i too have been looking for a write up for the rear but i havent found anything yet. but alot of people suggest adjusting the spring first then the shock to match.

@flyinglumpia - how much preload did you set your fronts? i beleive factory was 5mm, i have mine at 10mm.

Omg, I could not tell you. I have adjusted my suspension so many times I. LOL

Jun 10, 2011 | 10:22 AM

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So guys I think I might have found a solution for our knocking. What I did is got some bump stops from a local auto part store and zip tied them to my arm. I did set my arm to all the way neg and before it knocked but this time it has not. I even set them to soft. I am going to drive around more tomorrow and I might lower it some more. If you guys can picture what I am talking about. I will try to take pics tomorrow. I was thinking about getting some with a bolt on the end and drill a small hole in the arms but I think that will be alittle to risky.

hey u think anything on this site will help with the noise. going to try that out. http://www.vibrationmounts.com/Products6.htm

i was adjusting the height yesturday, and i didnt have the ***** yet to cut anything like ur video but i did take my friends air hammer and i banged up the spots a little to see if that helped. i didnt go crazy with it though.

i really dont hit that much unless it a nice dip. looking more to just absorb the hitting more then cutting for now.

Jun 10, 2011 | 11:28 PM

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Well there a couple, but it would require drilling a hole in the camber arm. I think as long as you make it tight enough, it should not weaken the arm because the bolt will fill up the hole.

Jun 11, 2011 | 11:40 AM

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Hrmm. Dont really want to drill into my spc arms. I wonder if epoxying the rubber onto the arms would work, or to the chassis itself?

Think im gonna try the epoxy first.

Jun 12, 2011 | 03:41 PM

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Should I go with H tech or S tech? I am currently on stock 17s and prbly won't upgrade for quite a while either. Don't really wanna mess with toe/camber as well

Jun 12, 2011 | 03:43 PM

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So I guess I'm pretty much asking. Will I have to mess with toe/camber with either of the 2 on stock wheels

Jun 13, 2011 | 09:53 AM

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So I guess I'm pretty much asking. Will I have to mess with toe/camber with either of the 2 on stock wheels

You'll have to mess with toe/camber (get an alignment) after any drop, regardless of the type of wheels or springs. H Techs will throw you out less than S Techs though. The decision on whether or not to get an aftermarket toe/camber kit depends on what your final specs end up being and your tolerance to tire wear.

I would say you will definitely need a kit with S Techs, but may be able to get away without one on H Techs. It's up to you though.

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Jun 13, 2011 | 11:43 AM

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Should I go with H tech or S tech? I am currently on stock 17s and prbly won't upgrade for quite a while either. Don't really wanna mess with toe/camber as well

neither. i suggest H&R RWD springs. nice drop, wont need any camber kits.

Jun 13, 2011 | 05:51 PM

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neither. i suggest H&R RWD springs. nice drop, wont need any camber kits.

Sounds like I should go with some H & R if I will not need to buy a camber kit. That is too much clicks and whistles for a novice like myself. I know zero about suspension. So this is going to be a big decision.

& I'm also not very rich. So I need what will be cheapest months down the road.

Jun 14, 2011 | 09:32 AM

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neither. i suggest H&R RWD springs. nice drop, wont need any camber kits.

I'm sure it's been asked before, but how much of a drop do H&R springs give an X?

Jun 14, 2011 | 12:08 PM

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I'm sure it's been asked before, but how much of a drop do H&R springs give an X?

not sure. but what ever the spring advertises in drop u have to add .5 more inches lower cause where AWD.

when i had the H&R i had a 2finger gap. maybe a lil higher.

Jun 16, 2011 | 06:52 PM

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me & my buddy are in the process of installing the front springs right now. back ones were a breeze. but we are stuck once we got the a-arm off on if we should be taking out the entire bracket connected to the coil/strut/shock or there is another bolt there which seems we could be taking off just the shock itself

Jun 16, 2011 | 07:01 PM

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NEVERMIND. it's our own show now. we got it

Jun 16, 2011 | 07:38 PM

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I'm a G35X rolling on H&R springs...they ride nice (a little harder on bumps..twss). It dropped my rear to only .5" gap and front with 1" gap. I also have custom Koni adjustable shocks with hotchkis swaybar in the rear to keep the car stiff. Hugs turns with minimum body roll.