Calling all "X's" with a lowered suspension!
#2536
#2537
Hi guys! I just got my X the other day. I owned 2 rwd sedans before but first time X owner so be nice please ![Stick Out Tongue](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
Couple questions I have here for you guys (I'm still reading the whole thread but I just want to kick start my questions while learning. I have a set that I used with my rwd before I was wondering if it will still work with the X.
Specs:
18x8
225/40 ZR18 92W XL
18x9
235/40 ZR18 95W XL
Both +43 offset. I will need spacers for sure.
I started reading page 160 going up and I read at one page that for an X the tires needs to be the same? So my set up won't work then?
Also, I bought a set of megan lowering springs for my 350 that I was thinking of just installing to this car. It's rated to be lower the Z 1.25. So that means it will last the X 2.25 right? That's enough if a drop right?
Last but bit the least, I just noticed the other day. With stock height, is the rear really a tad lower than the front or is it just my imagination? And no, I didn't have anything sitting at the back when I checked.
Hope to hear some answers from you guys. Thanks!
![Stick Out Tongue](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
Couple questions I have here for you guys (I'm still reading the whole thread but I just want to kick start my questions while learning. I have a set that I used with my rwd before I was wondering if it will still work with the X.
Specs:
18x8
225/40 ZR18 92W XL
18x9
235/40 ZR18 95W XL
Both +43 offset. I will need spacers for sure.
I started reading page 160 going up and I read at one page that for an X the tires needs to be the same? So my set up won't work then?
Also, I bought a set of megan lowering springs for my 350 that I was thinking of just installing to this car. It's rated to be lower the Z 1.25. So that means it will last the X 2.25 right? That's enough if a drop right?
Last but bit the least, I just noticed the other day. With stock height, is the rear really a tad lower than the front or is it just my imagination? And no, I didn't have anything sitting at the back when I checked.
Hope to hear some answers from you guys. Thanks!
#2538
#2539
#2540
For the X it's more compared to a RWD? Really? Is 2.75" gonna be way too low? Because I have a set of oem Z springs as well. Just wanting to know and see if anyone used megan springs before for their X. As the Oem Z springs doesn't look like its low enough.
#2542
Use this to help with the tire size. http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp
So it's saying my rears are 1.3% taller. That's acceptable for the X right? I've read somewhere that it shouldn't be 3% higher?
#2543
i think more along the lines of .3 inch or mm. I think i posted my findings in this thread say 2-4 years ago when i was in the same shoes.
There are only so many reasonable tire combos for 18's, i have one combo which is 235/45/18 and 265/40/18. That is actually a little outside of reasonable because my wheel width is 8.5, you need a 9 inch width for a 265 wide tire. But it is what it is.
#2544
#2545
ARGH!!! I've maxed out the BC coils in the back and i'm 1/8th from where I want it to be (matching the front) so now I have a rake which I'm no so happy with
This project just keeps dragging itself out hehe wish I had access to more skilled / not wallet breaking peeps to help me fine tune this setup!
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Pics to come...advice will be welcomed
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/rant
Pics to come...advice will be welcomed
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