Impressions after driving a lowered G Sedan
#32
Originally Posted by dmitriylm
The ride is not "jarring" over poor surfaces which would be evidence of a shock bottoming out. Rough ride does not always equal a shock riding on its bump stops. I know what a shock bottoming out feels like, what I'm experiencing is not it.
1) You're on the bumpstops on certain bumps
2) Your shocks aren't able to dampen the movement springs
#33
Originally Posted by DaveB
Look in your wheel wells and note how much upwards travel you have. Simply looking at the coil gaps will tell you this. The reason your ride is bad is:
1) You're on the bumpstops on certain bumps
2) Your shocks aren't able to dampen the movement springs
1) You're on the bumpstops on certain bumps
2) Your shocks aren't able to dampen the movement springs
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#36
Originally Posted by cremaster
i think essentially any spring that is shorter than the OEM ones will compromise the OEM struts, which will vary according to the drop.
how much am i subtracting from their normal operating life?
what is the span of their normal operating life?
#37
Originally Posted by xx7sephiroth7xx
yes, i understand that, but i'm specifically referring to h-techs.
how much am i subtracting from their normal operating life?
what is the span of their normal operating life?
how much am i subtracting from their normal operating life?
what is the span of their normal operating life?
#38
I went to opposite direction, when my tires wore out, I put on 225/60's on stock rims. It raised the car about 5/8 of an inch (not noticeable) but also meant that it would take less revolutions per mile, thus giving me 1-2 miles more per gallon (I get 27-28 highway on very hilly terrain and 21-23 city). The most fascinating part is that the car somehow still looks classy, sporty, refined and "sexy." The 225's also filled out the wheel well, which is one reason most folks drop their cars.
I've never really fully understood the need to drop the G or add $$$$$$ in fanciful bling.... it could be that there are 2-3 developmental milestone differences between myself (over 1/2 century old) and most guys on the forum (<35 years old). Dropping the car seems to be about as sensible as "**** on a boar hog!" with the identical practicality, appeal and ego-gratification as the very fashionable, mens 3" platform shoes in the mid 1970's.
I've never really fully understood the need to drop the G or add $$$$$$ in fanciful bling.... it could be that there are 2-3 developmental milestone differences between myself (over 1/2 century old) and most guys on the forum (<35 years old). Dropping the car seems to be about as sensible as "**** on a boar hog!" with the identical practicality, appeal and ego-gratification as the very fashionable, mens 3" platform shoes in the mid 1970's.
Last edited by Braintree; 11-28-2008 at 08:50 AM.
#39
Some like the looks lowered, but I'm more practical, I have three good reasons: handling, handling and handling. (I also think a 1" drop does look good.)
If you value ride comfort over cornering control, your choice of stock height and tall tires makes absolute sense. When I have passengers I wish I could press a button and change back to stock ride.
I'd be driving a Porsche 911 if it weren't for the daily school run. (and I lowered my last 911 too.)
Of course I do like to drive occasional track days.
If you value ride comfort over cornering control, your choice of stock height and tall tires makes absolute sense. When I have passengers I wish I could press a button and change back to stock ride.
I'd be driving a Porsche 911 if it weren't for the daily school run. (and I lowered my last 911 too.)
Of course I do like to drive occasional track days.
Originally Posted by Braintree
I went to opposite direction, when my tires wore out, I put on 225/60's on stock rims. It raised the car about 5/8 of an inch (not noticeable) but also meant that it would take less revolutions per mile, thus giving me 1-2 miles more per gallon (I get 27-28 highway on very hilly terrain and 21-23 city). The most fascinating part is that the car somehow still looks classy, sporty, refined and "sexy." The 225's also filled out the wheel well, which is one reason most folks drop their cars.
I've never really fully understood the need to drop the G or add $$$$$$ in fanciful bling.... it could be that there are 2-3 developmental milestone differences between myself (over 1/2 century old) and most guys on the forum (<35 years old). Dropping the car seems to be about as sensible as "**** on a boar hog!" with the identical practicality, appeal and ego-gratification as the very fashionable, mens 3" platform shoes in the mid 1970's.
I've never really fully understood the need to drop the G or add $$$$$$ in fanciful bling.... it could be that there are 2-3 developmental milestone differences between myself (over 1/2 century old) and most guys on the forum (<35 years old). Dropping the car seems to be about as sensible as "**** on a boar hog!" with the identical practicality, appeal and ego-gratification as the very fashionable, mens 3" platform shoes in the mid 1970's.
#40
Originally Posted by xx7sephiroth7xx
so Dave, are the 350z H-techs alright with the OEM shocks?
or will the life of my shocks be decreased?
or will the life of my shocks be decreased?
Then there's the question of handling. A drop doesn't necessarily improved handling. A 1" drop isn't too much of a big deal, but anything beyond that and you greatly compromise the geometry and roll center of the car. A 2" drop really screws things up unless you correct all the geometry, roll bar stiffness, add more wheel travel, and add shocks that can the drop and spring rat. The suspension is designed to operate at a certain static height. When you change that, the roll center and geometry gets really out of wack. The result is a slow reacting suspension, uncontrolled initial roll, uncontrolled spring dampening, excessive understeer, snap oversteer, etc. When people install springs, many assume the handling has improved a lot because the car doesn't roll (total) as much as it did. Roll has very little to do with overall handling. I can guarantee that a G with a 2" drop or a Z with a 1" drop does not handle as well as stock.
#41
Originally Posted by g35freak86
Hey bro, where are you in NJ? I've never seen your car around. Im in monmouth county. Got the same setup (z suspension springs/coupe rears on coupe 19's), but my g is an 03 brilliant silver
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Z/G coupe suspension is what I think the best of both worlds...I think if you can live with the slight gap i'd def. give it a try. It doesn't cost much anyways and someone will always want it if you don't want it anymore
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