Calling all "X's" with a lowered suspension!
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Originally Posted by KrazyEd
Well Friday was a sad day. I got rid of the X. My new ride is a 2009 VW GTI 6-speed.
^Yes it does. I just got a brand new Progress rear 22mm sway with 3 holes for half price ($80), I slapped it on this weekend on hard. Barely notice any difference though, not sure why cuz it's a solid and stiff bar. Much heavier and stronger than the rear sport sway.
Originally Posted by FutureGDriver
hey yo!!!! Lumpia whazz good with them coilovers.......trying to see whazzup before i get rid of my G......hehhe maybe i keep it if its for sure or if we get to see a prototype....
sell the car... coilovers shouldn't be a make or break decesion when it comes to cars. if you wanted them that bad shell out $3000 and have a shop CUSTOM make one for you, or run what kazaam did for about 1500$
i dont see why having coilovers as a option would effect you keeping or selling a car.
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Originally Posted by TurTLe*
sell the car... coilovers shouldn't be a make or break decesion when it comes to cars. if you wanted them that bad shell out $3000 and have a shop CUSTOM make one for you, or run what kazaam did for about 1500$
i dont see why having coilovers as a option would effect you keeping or selling a car.
i dont see why having coilovers as a option would effect you keeping or selling a car.
#2 I asked the question to Lumpia and not U.
#3 why pay $1500 for shocks when u cant still slam ur car and I did offer H&R, Koni, Tanabe and Eibach up to $2500 for some custom coils but they said is alot of R&D.
Last edited by FutureGDriver; Dec 15, 2008 at 04:16 PM.
FYI: Hey guys, I don't know if anyone with an X has installed the SPC front AND rear camber kits, so here's my experience.
SPC Front A-Arms installed (revised kit)
SPC Rear Camber arms installed
2004 G35X
Lowered on H & R (RWD) Sedan Springs
with 19x8.5 rims all around (40 offset)
245/40 Toyo Tires
Before Camber Kit
Front Camber was -2.1
Rear Camber was -2.3
After Camber Kit
Front Camber -.06
Rear Camber -1.8
The reason the rear camber was only half a degree more positive is because my installer did not want to elongate the toe bolt hole, so we left it as is and made the most of the SPC camber arm and toe adjustability (stock). I can live with this since I rotate wheels every 5K miles. The tires have about 20K miles on them now with lots of camber wear (inner), trying to stretch them to 25K, wish me luck, lol.
Hope this helps anyone who wants to or was considering the camber kit. I've had it on now for about 500 miles, no noise, problems, etc.
SPC Front A-Arms installed (revised kit)
SPC Rear Camber arms installed
2004 G35X
Lowered on H & R (RWD) Sedan Springs
with 19x8.5 rims all around (40 offset)
245/40 Toyo Tires
Before Camber Kit
Front Camber was -2.1
Rear Camber was -2.3
After Camber Kit
Front Camber -.06
Rear Camber -1.8
The reason the rear camber was only half a degree more positive is because my installer did not want to elongate the toe bolt hole, so we left it as is and made the most of the SPC camber arm and toe adjustability (stock). I can live with this since I rotate wheels every 5K miles. The tires have about 20K miles on them now with lots of camber wear (inner), trying to stretch them to 25K, wish me luck, lol.
Hope this helps anyone who wants to or was considering the camber kit. I've had it on now for about 500 miles, no noise, problems, etc.
Here is some news. The first company I tried with is not going to happen. The second company that I am working with is Megan. I sent some of my stock stuff to them and there is no update. I am going to wait until the first of the year and if they still dont have a update, I am going to get my stuff back. They had it since sept.
But here is some good news. I called K-sport to see if they would make some and they told me they already had some made, but when I asked them if they knew the difference this is email I got.
yes, they have the half moon shaped lower arm, i talked to the engineer and we should have them within a week, i thought they were done, but not yet.
Here is my problem. I contacted them to get some info on them and to see if they have a demo car. They told me yes they do have a demo and will email me the specs and price. But I have not received an email. The guy that email me the first time wont return my call or even answer them. To me that is poor service to a potential client.
But I will try my hardest to get you guys more info and I will contact Megan again soon.
But here is some good news. I called K-sport to see if they would make some and they told me they already had some made, but when I asked them if they knew the difference this is email I got.
yes, they have the half moon shaped lower arm, i talked to the engineer and we should have them within a week, i thought they were done, but not yet.
Here is my problem. I contacted them to get some info on them and to see if they have a demo car. They told me yes they do have a demo and will email me the specs and price. But I have not received an email. The guy that email me the first time wont return my call or even answer them. To me that is poor service to a potential client.
But I will try my hardest to get you guys more info and I will contact Megan again soon.
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Originally Posted by FlyingLumpia
Here is some news. The first company I tried with is not going to happen. The second company that I am working with is Megan. I sent some of my stock stuff to them and there is no update. I am going to wait until the first of the year and if they still dont have a update, I am going to get my stuff back. They had it since sept.
But here is some good news. I called K-sport to see if they would make some and they told me they already had some made, but when I asked them if they knew the difference this is email I got.
yes, they have the half moon shaped lower arm, i talked to the engineer and we should have them within a week, i thought they were done, but not yet.
Here is my problem. I contacted them to get some info on them and to see if they have a demo car. They told me yes they do have a demo and will email me the specs and price. But I have not received an email. The guy that email me the first time wont return my call or even answer them. To me that is poor service to a potential client.
But I will try my hardest to get you guys more info and I will contact Megan again soon.
But here is some good news. I called K-sport to see if they would make some and they told me they already had some made, but when I asked them if they knew the difference this is email I got.
yes, they have the half moon shaped lower arm, i talked to the engineer and we should have them within a week, i thought they were done, but not yet.
Here is my problem. I contacted them to get some info on them and to see if they have a demo car. They told me yes they do have a demo and will email me the specs and price. But I have not received an email. The guy that email me the first time wont return my call or even answer them. To me that is poor service to a potential client.
But I will try my hardest to get you guys more info and I will contact Megan again soon.
Hey,, we X's appreaciate the effort u doing for us.........so far so good.
where can I find NON oem sway bar bushings? or what else do I need to replace the rear sway bar on my 2006 g35x?I am very close to getting the whole thing done at one time. I have 67K on the car, which I bought new and I have waiting to install:
1. Extra set of OEM g35x sedan fronts (thx again Kazaam
)
2. SPC camber kits (front and rear)
3. Strut tower bar from Richie v.2 (thx again)
4. H&R yellow (q: will I use these <h&r springs> with the true choice koni racing custom build? or will they make their own springs to match the shock/cylinder custom build? If not used, I'll have the set for sale here
5. Rays LMGT4 19" staggered wheels NISMO Branded with Nitto NeoGen's <---might have to sell whole set with brand new Nitto NeoGen's.
Will my car drop clean with the wider rear wheels/tires? Already, I had to shave a little off the inside rear fenders to prevent "bump" rubbing on fully loaded car rides and big dips... Will my camber kit and true choice solve all my problems? or will it rub worse? Do I need to have my fenders widened? Do I need to get the spacer kit for the rear OR front? I need some good old input here. Post any links to any of this so it is easier to find the information please
which rear sway bar to get? progress, tanabe, stillen or who else?
1. Extra set of OEM g35x sedan fronts (thx again Kazaam
)2. SPC camber kits (front and rear)
3. Strut tower bar from Richie v.2 (thx again)
4. H&R yellow (q: will I use these <h&r springs> with the true choice koni racing custom build? or will they make their own springs to match the shock/cylinder custom build? If not used, I'll have the set for sale here
5. Rays LMGT4 19" staggered wheels NISMO Branded with Nitto NeoGen's <---might have to sell whole set with brand new Nitto NeoGen's.
Will my car drop clean with the wider rear wheels/tires? Already, I had to shave a little off the inside rear fenders to prevent "bump" rubbing on fully loaded car rides and big dips... Will my camber kit and true choice solve all my problems? or will it rub worse? Do I need to have my fenders widened? Do I need to get the spacer kit for the rear OR front? I need some good old input here. Post any links to any of this so it is easier to find the information please
which rear sway bar to get? progress, tanabe, stillen or who else?
Last edited by gt350x; Dec 18, 2008 at 05:27 PM. Reason: almost forgot to ask....
