Medicine for the mod bug....thinking of dropping my G
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From: Boston, MA
Originally Posted by G35m@
I just finished a 300 mile drive today with 70miles through the Blue Ridge Parkway with the new suspension - car dropped right at 1" on both front and back - I will post pics when I get home.
Pro's -
1. Looks damn good!
2. Less see-saw motion under acceleration and breaking
3. Other G's speed up to look at the car
4. Cornering is vastly improved
5. Car rides pretty much like stock around town and on the highway
Cons
1. Body roll was not reduced as much as I thought it would be - (Hotchkis sways in the garage which I expect will eliminate this problem)
2. OEM non-sport 17's look woefully inedequate.
3. Over uneveven roads the sound and feel are transfered into the cabin at a higher rate over the stock suspension (if that makes sense)
Overall I've very happy with the performace gains and the look of the car - The drop is perfect for making the car look aggressive with out being considered "slammed" - can't wait for the 19's
Pro's -
1. Looks damn good!
2. Less see-saw motion under acceleration and breaking
3. Other G's speed up to look at the car
4. Cornering is vastly improved
5. Car rides pretty much like stock around town and on the highway
Cons
1. Body roll was not reduced as much as I thought it would be - (Hotchkis sways in the garage which I expect will eliminate this problem)
2. OEM non-sport 17's look woefully inedequate.
3. Over uneveven roads the sound and feel are transfered into the cabin at a higher rate over the stock suspension (if that makes sense)
Overall I've very happy with the performace gains and the look of the car - The drop is perfect for making the car look aggressive with out being considered "slammed" - can't wait for the 19's
Originally Posted by S.E.
I've been riding around on my 1" drop for a few days and my already squeaky 03.5 cabin has turned into a nightmare. there are sooooo many new sounds and creaks. Would going with tokico shocks soften it up at all? anything I could do to eliminate some of the noise?
I am lowered 2.5 inches and had 19x8.5 rims with 245/40/19 tires with 5 people in the car and no rubbing
lowering was the first mod I usually do now because it looks a lot better and handles well
lowering was the first mod I usually do now because it looks a lot better and handles well
Originally Posted by G35m@
Cons
1. Body roll was not reduced as much as I thought it would be - (Hotchkis sways in the garage which I expect will eliminate this problem)
2. OEM non-sport 17's look woefully inedequate.
3. Over uneveven roads the sound and feel are transfered into the cabin at a higher rate over the stock suspension (if that makes sense)
Overall I've very happy with the performace gains and the look of the car - The drop is perfect for making the car look aggressive with out being considered "slammed" - can't wait for the 19's
1. Body roll was not reduced as much as I thought it would be - (Hotchkis sways in the garage which I expect will eliminate this problem)
2. OEM non-sport 17's look woefully inedequate.
3. Over uneveven roads the sound and feel are transfered into the cabin at a higher rate over the stock suspension (if that makes sense)
Overall I've very happy with the performace gains and the look of the car - The drop is perfect for making the car look aggressive with out being considered "slammed" - can't wait for the 19's
The 19's with wider tires will help all the cons except for the road feel. That will get worse with a smaller side wall tire.
I can't see how your alignment could still be in spec using those springs
Originally Posted by ORANGEBSRT
I lowered mine on 350z H-techs. Rides better than stock, alignment isn't off, and it looks great.
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From: Boston, MA
I may have found a seller who is selling '04 sedan sport shocks/struts with the z-springs up front & coupe springs for the rear. Can someone confirm that the sedan sport shocks are good to match w/ these springs? The last thing I want to do is buy them & find out 20K later, I need new shocks! 
Thanks!
Thanks!
You should be good to go as long as they don't have too many miles on them. The sport sedan shocks are the same as the coupes and are stiffer than the sedan non-sports. This is the exact combo I plan on doing (have the parts) and is a very common combo here. The Z/Coupe springs should have the same rating. They just have diff ride heights.
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From: Boston, MA
Originally Posted by G35m@
I paid $150.00 for the install as I have no room at the house and it was better that the wife not see me doing more work on the car...
I asked why the price was so high & he said it takes about 6 hrs..... Is that true!?
Maybe. If the mechanic had a broken arm, was mentally challenged and was wheelchair bound 
Even if that price included an alignment, it would be way too much.
Even if that price included an alignment, it would be way too much.
Originally Posted by jimmyc13
Where did you get yours installed?..and was this springs & shocks/struts? I just called to see how much it would cost me @ the stealership & they quoted me a price of $650!? I asked why the price was so high & he said it takes about 6 hrs.....
Is that true!?
I asked why the price was so high & he said it takes about 6 hrs..... Is that true!?
^^damn...$650 will get a whole car crew's suspension installed... most people in so. cali go to "street image" which charges $100 for springs& shocks installed...they only took 45mins-1hr...
Originally Posted by jimmyc13
Where did you get yours installed?..and was this springs & shocks/struts? I just called to see how much it would cost me @ the stealership & they quoted me a price of $650!? I asked why the price was so high & he said it takes about 6 hrs.....
Is that true!?
I asked why the price was so high & he said it takes about 6 hrs..... Is that true!?