Looking for a lift system on my G35
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Looking for a lift system on my G35
2003 G35 Sedan
Due to the angle in our driveway, it's difficult to get out without scraping the bottom a little bit. I would like to do a lift on the car, maybe 2". I wouldn't want to go any higher than necessary just to clear the driveway. What systems are out there and recommended? Ballpark cost for a basic lift system? I'd really like to see some before and after pictures to get a feel for how this will affect the look of the car. I have had a hard time finding some clear information on this. Thanks for any information you can offer.
Due to the angle in our driveway, it's difficult to get out without scraping the bottom a little bit. I would like to do a lift on the car, maybe 2". I wouldn't want to go any higher than necessary just to clear the driveway. What systems are out there and recommended? Ballpark cost for a basic lift system? I'd really like to see some before and after pictures to get a feel for how this will affect the look of the car. I have had a hard time finding some clear information on this. Thanks for any information you can offer.
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As far as I know, it's stock. I'll have to measure it to be sure. I have not modified it (I bought it used) but it looks like stock height. That is the reason I would want to see some before and after pics. I'm afraid I may not like the look of even a small lift, so I may do better to shave the top of my driveway. The drive has a steep angle to it, so the top has a sharp rim. I may just need to shave that rim. Still, I have to creep to get over some speed bumps, etc. so I wouldn't mind a little more clearance.
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Urbanengineer (07-24-2013)
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If stock height, won't you also have this issue with any car that enters the driveway? Lifting the car even higher could have negative consequences such as abnormal tire wear, poor handling, and other issues that would occur from the suspension not being at it's designed higher. When cars are lowered, we typically have to compensate by adjusting camber/toe/etc with adjustments or purchasing components. The same would logically hold true when lifting a car. (as opposed to lifting a truck/suv/jeep/etc).
I'd personally look into fixing the driveway if you can. You have to consider future cars as well as friends and such who will use the driveway as well. A temp solution could be to place a couple 2x6 or 2x8's where the front wheels would be when pulling in the driveway when the midsection begins to hit
I'd personally look into fixing the driveway if you can. You have to consider future cars as well as friends and such who will use the driveway as well. A temp solution could be to place a couple 2x6 or 2x8's where the front wheels would be when pulling in the driveway when the midsection begins to hit
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Mustang5L5, I didn't think about other adjustments to the vehicle (and their impact) with a vehicle raise. I've never raised or lowered a vehicle I owned. All things considered, I think I would rather adjust the driveway than adjust the car. I think I will go that route. I appreciate all the feedback.
GR6RR, going in really isn't a problem. It's backing out and hitting it at the right angle that causes the most trouble. I've got it down pretty good, but not I'm not the main driver of the G35 and other drivers don't have it down quite as good.
GR6RR, going in really isn't a problem. It's backing out and hitting it at the right angle that causes the most trouble. I've got it down pretty good, but not I'm not the main driver of the G35 and other drivers don't have it down quite as good.