G35 Sedan V35 2003-06 Discussion about the 1st Generation V35 G35 Sedan

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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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Another thing I noticed is, the front inner fender and the rear inner fender is different. In the front, if you look from inside out on the fender, the inner layer folds up, whereas in the rear, it's flat across. This might end up touching my rear wheel under big bumps. Anyone noticed that?
0oo0 Ok, well usually if you go to an auto shop how much wil it cost to do the installation?
I am kinda cluleess
 
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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0oo0 Ok, well usually if you go to an auto shop how much wil it cost to do the installation?
I am kinda cluleess
Read this thread. Many had replied back with their installation cost. So check for people that are from your area.

https://g35driver.com/forums/g35-sedan-v35-2003-06/101031-calling-all-xs-lowered-suspension.html
 
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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i also trust my mechanic not b/c he's my own friend for years but he has a 12 second G coupe
 
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by mikeee2
Another thing I noticed is, the front inner fender and the rear inner fender is different. In the front, if you look from inside out on the fender, the inner layer folds up, whereas in the rear, it's flat across. This might end up touching my rear wheel under big bumps. Anyone noticed that?
Does anyone know what I meant? See below picture of rear wheel. I am talking about the outside fender. The outside fender has a lip that curves back in. In the front it curves back in but it's like a V shape where it touches back the fender. On the rear, it's like a L shape, where it curves back in but forms a horizontal edge sticking inside. I think my wheels might touch the top of the fender if it goes over a speed bump or if there's a few passengers inside. Also, I think I noticed very slight negative camber (rear wheels leaning very very little outside at an angle). Is that normal for a drop? I haven't had time to align it yet. Thanks for input.

 

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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 01:10 AM
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maybe you got some of them "sausage fingers"? just playin, uso!

looks decent. still trying to decide on rwd and X myself, that def adds more to the lookin around and seeing what suspension options i do have.

sweet ride all and all.

looks good. Hey PW--keep in mind the X is like 300lbs heavier
 
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 11:09 AM
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yea, that L shape lip is common. to turn that L shape lip into a V shaped lip you have to roll your fender. its a simple procedure and if you ask around in the region section, i am sure you could find someone willing to help you out. either with their own tools, or a shop recomendation. mostly all wheel/tire shops will be able to help you out
 
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 11:24 AM
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yea, that L shape lip is common. to turn that L shape lip into a V shaped lip you have to roll your fender. its a simple procedure and if you ask around in the region section, i am sure you could find someone willing to help you out. either with their own tools, or a shop recomendation. mostly all wheel/tire shops will be able to help you out
Did you had to do that for your 19's ? I am not sure if it rubs it but visually it's a very close call. I guess I'll find out eventually. How much would it cost to do that?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 11:27 AM
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Hey Bobby, You finally pulled the trigger . The car looks so much better with the drop . Good job.
Wayne
 
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 11:30 AM
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nah, i didnt have to do that with the 19s...sometimes the offset works with you. if i get a spacer i think i might need to roll it tho.


i never had my fenders rolled.but i have seen it done plenty of times before
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http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?...id=17&Itemid=1

as you see, people can do it pretty easily on their own. just ask around in the regional if someone has one of those fender rollers thingys
 
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 12:13 PM
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Hey Bobby, You finally pulled the trigger . The car looks so much better with the drop . Good job.
Wayne
Thanks Wayne. It looks really nice now but at the same time the ride is a bit more stiff now so there's a trade off.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 11:55 PM
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Does it seem normal for my drop on the rear? Most people say its two tight fingers. I can barely put two "normal finger sizes" at an angle in. If I put fingers sideway in the gap...I am looking at more like 1.5 fingers or less. Maybe because of my taller 45 profile tires???
 
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