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What can I do to improve handling on an 05X?

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Old 04-23-2007, 10:35 PM
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What can I do to improve handling on an 05X?

Right now my car is stock. Nothing at all done to it. Everything facotry. (Tint doesn't count). What can do to my 05X sedan to improve the handling of it around curves at higher speeds so I don't feel like I'm steering a boat? It doesn't feel like it's on rails anymore...

Thanks!

EDIT: I would also like to improve braking if possible. And I live in NYC where there are monstrous potholes and bad snowy winters if it makes any difference.
 
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Old 04-23-2007, 10:38 PM
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not much, springs, but itll still ride like crap
 
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Old 04-23-2007, 10:56 PM
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VRT has coilovers but I'm not sure if they are out yet.

For brakes, the best way is a big brake kit ($$$) followed by a larger rotor oem caliper kit like racingbrake ($$) with better pads and last go with better pads ($).
 
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Old 04-24-2007, 12:08 AM
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my 04 x handles like a 78 impala with the original suspension too!
 
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Old 04-24-2007, 01:00 AM
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Cheap brake upgrade is to find some 05-06 rwd sedan brakes or coupe brakes. Dual caliper with 12.6" rotor front.
 
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Old 04-24-2007, 08:14 AM
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get the sedan or coupe springs. wilwood bbk. strut barrrr
 
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Old 04-24-2007, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ttrank
VRT has coilovers but I'm not sure if they are out yet.

For brakes, the best way is a big brake kit ($$$) followed by a larger rotor oem caliper kit like racingbrake ($$) with better pads and last go with better pads ($).

I don't even know what to look for. Would you be able to point me in the right direction; where/what to order, maybe even a good place to get it installed (brakes at least)? Also, does the fact that it's a G35X and not a regular G35 make a difference compatibility wise? Thanks!
 
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Old 04-24-2007, 01:46 PM
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normal RWD G35 brakes will fit the AWD model
 
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Old 04-24-2007, 02:57 PM
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What about a good set of summer tires? Depending on your climate, keep the all seasons for the winter.
 
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Old 04-25-2007, 03:14 PM
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sway bars if they make 'em for the X
 
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Old 04-25-2007, 05:42 PM
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I have a set of 18" wheels I use in the summer months with 245/40 18" Goodyear F1 GS-D3 tires and my X handles pretty darn good. I am not going to lower it because I don't want uneven tire wear.
 
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Old 04-25-2007, 06:20 PM
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put 245 tires on. thats probably the easiest and best solution
 
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Old 04-25-2007, 07:13 PM
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pardon me fellas...

Originally Posted by Hybrid_DET
Cheap brake upgrade is to find some 05-06 rwd sedan brakes or coupe brakes. Dual caliper with 12.6" rotor front.
dont all 05-06n models come with 12.6" front rotor w/twin piston calipers????
 
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Old 04-25-2007, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Iwantagsedan
dont all 05-06n models come with 12.6" front rotor w/twin piston calipers????
nope x always has smaller brakes
 
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Old 04-25-2007, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by RichK
I have a set of 18" wheels I use in the summer months with 245/40 18" Goodyear F1 GS-D3 tires and my X handles pretty darn good. I am not going to lower it because I don't want uneven tire wear.
+1 for 245/40/R18
 


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