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.

 

You mean airbags? Will cost you about 3k installed.

 

skeet skeet

 

Lifting a stock height car...even higher?

 

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.

 

Sell it. I have plenty of clearance on my G37 replacement

 

http://www.roughcountry.com/

This should get you what you need.

 

Please dont do this and ruin your car

 

WhosUrBuddiee, nice! I don't think twice when backing out with my Jeep. We have actually thought of selling it for an SUV, but I like having my rough Jeep and a nice car. That is still an option, though.

Urbanengineer, looks like Rough Country only has products for trucks.

 

You dont have to compromise between rough Jeep and nice car.

Im looking for one of these right now. Best of both worlds.

 

Please no.

 

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

 

^ or... learn how to go in at an angle!

can a cup kit work on stock suspension? maybe

 

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.

 

That smiley @ the end should be a pout. I would fix the driveway.