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sorry to keep bugging you, i read on the forum the eibachs give a uneven drop the nose is higher then the rear and their pretty much the only decent springs left, any way to make the nose lower for that aggressive look or at least make the car even out
I have an 06x, I just purchased 2006 350z revised springs for dirt cheap, but from what i am seeing on hear i dont like the drop. Now my question is does anyone here run the Megan Coilover's on there X and how is the ride. I have already heard all the good stuff about the BC'S i just dont wanna spend nearly 1000k for that set up. Now should i shoot for the Megans, or should I cop the H&R's and buy some Kyb's....?
I have an 06x, I just purchased 2006 350z revised springs for dirt cheap, but from what i am seeing on hear i dont like the drop. Now my question is does anyone here run the Megan Coilover's on there X and how is the ride. I have already heard all the good stuff about the BC'S i just dont wanna spend nearly 1000k for that set up. Now should i shoot for the Megans, or should I cop the H&R's and buy some Kyb's....?
I would think they would be on par with BC c/o's in terms of cost. MR is not cheap by any means. I remember paying $$$ for their lower ball joints. You are better off with c/o's either way because they will be better than OE in terms of performance, not to mention having like 30 stiffness adjustments.. KYB is just OE equivalent-no need to replace unless you've blown a shock.
I'm pretty sure you can-lots of people used to take 350z springs and put them on their AWD for better performance/looks. Only difference between AWD and RWD is the front strut mounting. I'm pretty sure the springs go on the same.
i just pulled them both up, if I am looking at the right one the Megan C/O was like 699.00 and the BC C/O was like 899-999.....we shall see, i will try out these 350Z revised ones for now, I have the whole set up including the shocks (Kyb) so if i dont like I will be going the coilover route. I paid like 50 bucks for the springs with like 10k on them and the KYB set was under $200, I have it i might as well try them out...short **** so i wont feel like a complete loss!
I just want to caution everyone deciding AGAINST buying Megan/BC's for their X. I know some folks might not be able to directly afford the price range that these sit at, it's a lot of money. I want you to look at this situation a little different though and with some patience. I consider myself an X veteran, having owned and modified my car for years including suspension and forced induction.
The X is different in that the front is heavier and in general sits lower. When you go out and buy springs and shock you have no control over your ride height and that can be a really big issue for the X. The car was not designed to ever sit that low and as a side effect of this it causes the front axles to align at a steep angle. The change of angle will wreak havoc on your front axle boots, tearing them occasionally and without warning because of the extra stresses placed on the boot.
At this point this year model X parts are becoming increasingly hard to find. You can no longer reliably find replacement front axles at any major auto parts chain, and buying retail will cost you upwards of $600. You can also not buy any front axle boots to replace the torn boots in most cases. The major auto parts chains sometimes offer a reman. service but you will have to take out your OEM axle and ship it back and forth, a process that can take weeks at a time leaving you without a car to drive.
My advice, save up for as long as you are able to stay patient and then buy Megan/BC's for your X so that you can adjust the height of your car to avoid this trouble. It is inevitable that your front axles will need service, as with any car, but save yourself the time, money, and headache that will surely follow if you use a lower budget option.
I just want to caution everyone deciding AGAINST buying Megan/BC's for their X. I know some folks might not be able to directly afford the price range that these sit at, it's a lot of money. I want you to look at this situation a little different though and with some patience. I consider myself an X veteran, having owned and modified my car for years including suspension and forced induction.
The X is different in that the front is heavier and in general sits lower. When you go out and buy springs and shock you have no control over your ride height and that can be a really big issue for the X. The car was not designed to ever sit that low and as a side effect of this it causes the front axles to align at a steep angle. The change of angle will wreak havoc on your front axle boots, tearing them occasionally and without warning because of the extra stresses placed on the boot.
At this point this year model X parts are becoming increasingly hard to find. You can no longer reliably find replacement front axles at any major auto parts chain, and buying retail will cost you upwards of $600. You can also not buy any front axle boots to replace the torn boots in most cases. The major auto parts chains sometimes offer a reman. service but you will have to take out your OEM axle and ship it back and forth, a process that can take weeks at a time leaving you without a car to drive.
My advice, save up for as long as you are able to stay patient and then buy Megan/BC's for your X so that you can adjust the height of your car to avoid this trouble. It is inevitable that your front axles will need service, as with any car, but save yourself the time, money, and headache that will surely follow if you use a lower budget option.
Whats the lowest height you suggest? I want to lower my car but I dont not want to "slam" it. Guess what Im trying to say is whats the safest low. Currently saving up for coilovers trying to learn as much as I can since im new to infiniti and awd.
^^^ I too would like to know what's the lowest you can lower an X without damaging the boot/axles
I'd say once you get pass lowering the X 1.5" or 25.25" (ground to fender), you'll notice it stresses the front axle boots. If your G has seen some snow and salted roads...it's more than likely that your axle boots are starting to dry up, making them more fragile.
Most of us on coilovers like to go 2"+ drop / 24.5"+ (ground to fender)
If it does crack, I'd buy a rebuild kit ASAP. If not, 10k+ miles later, chances are, you'll hear an axle clicking on acceleration...meaning you need a new axle. ($600 brand new or $350+ used)
Last edited by drifterxG; Jun 3, 2015 at 05:46 PM.
I'd say once you get pass lowering the X 1.5" or 25.25" (ground to fender), you'll notice it stresses the front axle boots. If your G has seen some snow and salted roads...it's more than likely that your axle boots are starting to dry up, making them more fragile.
Most of on coilovers like to go 2"+ drop / 24.5"+ (ground to fender)
If it does crack, I'd buy a rebuild kit ASAP. If not, 10k+ miles later, chances are, you'll hear an axle clicking on acceleration...meaning you need a new axle. ($600 brand new or $350+ used)
On stock suspension still and just measured my fender to ground and its about 28.25"
from the looks of it i should be fine at 26.25". not looking to slam or covering the gap as much being that i am from WI. and its my year round DD. looking for more of a beefy/buff look for the car
I'd say once you get pass lowering the X 1.5" or 25.25" (ground to fender), you'll notice it stresses the front axle boots. If your G has seen some snow and salted roads...it's more than likely that your axle boots are starting to dry up, making them more fragile.
Most of us on coilovers like to go 2"+ drop / 24.5"+ (ground to fender)
If it does crack, I'd buy a rebuild kit ASAP. If not, 10k+ miles later, chances are, you'll hear an axle clicking on acceleration...meaning you need a new axle. ($600 brand new or $350+ used)
1.5 sounds about right where I want to be. Thanks for the info!
'05
1. Eibach Pro-Kit
2. Approx. 1.5 in the back 1.3 in the front
3. Rides alright, a lot bumpier ride
4.Alignment, needs balancing but thats standard issue
5. Approx. 6k -just recently lowered
6. Knocking in the front, replacing struts soon so well see then
7. OEM wheels
I just want to caution everyone deciding AGAINST buying Megan/BC's for their X. I know some folks might not be able to directly afford the price range that these sit at, it's a lot of money. I want you to look at this situation a little different though and with some patience. I consider myself an X veteran, having owned and modified my car for years including suspension and forced induction.
The X is different in that the front is heavier and in general sits lower. When you go out and buy springs and shock you have no control over your ride height and that can be a really big issue for the X. The car was not designed to ever sit that low and as a side effect of this it causes the front axles to align at a steep angle. The change of angle will wreak havoc on your front axle boots, tearing them occasionally and without warning because of the extra stresses placed on the boot.
At this point this year model X parts are becoming increasingly hard to find. You can no longer reliably find replacement front axles at any major auto parts chain, and buying retail will cost you upwards of $600. You can also not buy any front axle boots to replace the torn boots in most cases. The major auto parts chains sometimes offer a reman. service but you will have to take out your OEM axle and ship it back and forth, a process that can take weeks at a time leaving you without a car to drive.
My advice, save up for as long as you are able to stay patient and then buy Megan/BC's for your X so that you can adjust the height of your car to avoid this trouble. It is inevitable that your front axles will need service, as with any car, but save yourself the time, money, and headache that will surely follow if you use a lower budget option.
As another AWD veteran, i would agree with almost everything stated. No aftermarket company made a lowering spring designed for the 1st gen AWD sedan. They made springs with 350z, g35c and g35 sedans in mind, but NO ONE cared for a AWD sedan. While we all can fit any of the springs listed above, they are no designed for it. Only thing i found were some struts like the KYB gr2 are made for the AWD in mind.
I went from 3-4 diffrent sets of spring combo on stock struts/shocks , to coilovers( slammed an raised up), to stock for 2 years and now i'm on H-tech with KYB. Save the headache unless you know 100% what you want and get the coilovers.
With that being said, i'm VERY happy with the H-tech (350z) on KYB with all new mounts . Rides really nice, a little bouncy but solid for me. Also... i was able to snag a driver's side front axle off a crashed car, so i have that as my personal spare ( will not sell!)
As another AWD veteran, i would agree with almost everything stated. No aftermarket company made a lowering spring designed for the 1st gen AWD sedan. They made springs with 350z, g35c and g35 sedans in mind, but NO ONE cared for a AWD sedan. While we all can fit any of the springs listed above, they are no designed for it. Only thing i found were some struts like the KYB gr2 are made for the AWD in mind.
I went from 3-4 diffrent sets of spring combo on stock struts/shocks , to coilovers( slammed an raised up), to stock for 2 years and now i'm on H-tech with KYB. Save the headache unless you know 100% what you want and get the coilovers.
With that being said, i'm VERY happy with the H-tech (350z) on KYB with all new mounts . Rides really nice, a little bouncy but solid for me. Also... i was able to snag a driver's side front axle off a crashed car, so i have that as my personal spare ( will not sell!)
I gotta do the picture soon...
what coilovers were you running and how did they ride for you overall? not looking into tracking more for daily
