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

Lowered and loving it

Old May 28, 2011 | 03:19 PM
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Lowered and loving it

Finally got my struts & shocks in and lowered my car. Very happy with the combination i went with.
Tokico D-Spec
Eibach Pro-Kit
SPC Rear camber arms & toes bolts
Installed the springs and struts last week with only one issue; driver side front strut bolt to control arm was stripped so had drive around with 3 side lowered and one on factory struts for a day had the stripped bolt taken off by the dealer and gave me a free replacement. Installed Camber arms and bolts this morning got the alignment done after. Car drives like a champ and smiles all around from me and the car

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Old May 28, 2011 | 03:32 PM
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Looks good with the drop! I'd go lower if I were you though haha
 
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Old May 28, 2011 | 04:40 PM
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I wouldn't like lower and i wouldn't be able to get into some place i got to everyday
 
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Old May 28, 2011 | 05:46 PM
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why did u get camber arms and toe bolts then?
 
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Old May 28, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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Naijai.......Sound Nigerian! WHATS UP BRO!!!!!!!
What you need now is some wheels. PLZ avoid anything less than 8'' wide. Its horrible in looks and the car performance! At least get some coupe 18s

Congrats car looks way better!
 
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Old May 28, 2011 | 06:18 PM
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whats up with all the IP sedans popping up lately??
 
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Old May 28, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by naijai
I wouldn't like lower and i wouldn't be able to get into some place i got to everyday
Famous last words my friend.

I went through 3 sets of springs saying that exact same thing before I finally listened to the masses and went with coilovers. I should have just done that from the beginning. smh
 
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Old May 28, 2011 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by SEDANFTW
why did u get camber arms and toe bolts then?
To make sure my alignment was back to spec
 
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Old May 28, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.BalloonHands
whats up with all the IP sedans popping up lately??
We are lurking, waiting for the right moment to pounce and take over
 
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Old May 28, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Dream
Famous last words my friend.

I went through 3 sets of springs saying that exact same thing before I finally listened to the masses and went with coilovers. I should have just done that from the beginning. smh
I like comfort and handling also like to drive long distance. Went through Maxima & I30 always had the same combo on suspension. Also will be getting a lip which i do not want to destroy

Originally Posted by GOAT35
Naijai.......Sound Nigerian! WHATS UP BRO!!!!!!!
What you need now is some wheels. PLZ avoid anything less than 8'' wide. Its horrible in looks and the car performance! At least get some coupe 18s

Congrats car looks way better!
Thanks and yes i am
Wheels will be either Coupe 18" or 19" OR 350Z 18" depending on my preference
Along with Front Camber arms
Ionic Lip

Once the modding begins it's hard to stop
 

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Old May 28, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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WOW! that looks cool. Love the before and after pix to see the difference. Now you just need some awesome rims and you'll be set.
 
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Old May 29, 2011 | 01:48 AM
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Ditto to what Blue Dream said.
I started with springs..now I'm kicking myself for not getting coils in the first place.
As long you're content with the spring/shock combo then you're set.
I'm gonna be selling my g/z springs and 350z shocks soon. Meh.
 
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Old May 29, 2011 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by naijai
I like comfort and handling also like to drive long distance.

Once the modding begins it's hard to stop
My coils (Tanabe Pro 5) are actually more comfortable than my stock set up, and yes modding is a disease.

Originally Posted by localguy
Ditto to what Blue Dream said.
I started with springs..now I'm kicking myself for not getting coils in the first place.
As long you're content with the spring/shock combo then you're set.

I think that's why so many of us are lured into springs first. On top of them being a relatively cheap mod, when that drop hits the ride we THINK we're content. But it ends up not being enough like everything else with this car.
 
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Old May 29, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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I started out on this exact combo, Eibach pro kit and D-Sepc shocks, and now I'm slammed on coilovers. I'm pretty sure you won't be content with this 1.1" drop forever...hehe.
 
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Old May 29, 2011 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by CandlestickPark
I started out on this exact combo, Eibach pro kit and D-Sepc shocks, and now I'm slammed on coilovers. I'm pretty sure you won't be content with this 1.1" drop forever...hehe.
We shall see but doubtful
Thanks for all the help with my questions


If i do go lower
I'll owe blue dream, localguy & you a case of beer each for saying i told you so
 

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