Cheapest I can lower car for properly? - Page 4 - G35Driver

Apr 6, 2016 | 11:56 AM

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Off topic but scraggle, that's an aftermarket bumper cover and grill, right? If so, where did you get them because I'm looking to upgrade. Also, are those headlights oem? I'd be surprised at how clear they are.

OEM lights and OEM sport bumper.

Apr 6, 2016 | 12:11 PM

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^you aren't INCORRECT but not correct either. It depends on age and mileage. Problem is, is that with the suspension parts all relying on each other, if you have a car who's suspension geometry has been sitting in one position for a long time. Then all the sudden you change it, then boots start to tear, bushings start to pop, ball joints start to play differently. It has to do with the age/mileage of the car.

That being said, changing the upper control arms is not "necessary", but he wants even tire wear. Getting into spec does not mean it's perfect. If you want complete tire contact patch, you need adjustable upper control arms. Nissan screwed up with their alignment angles from the factory, and lowering it will exacerbate that flaw. The comfort and control you get when all 4 tires are completely on the ground is incredible compared to stock.

Scraggle, as I just stated, I definitely believe what you are saying, Though I did say I planned on doing this myself, I'm not a mechanic and not even close to one. Depending on if I do another mod before this, this would be the first time I go under my car for something like this. With that being said, I do think I'm capable, with proper research and tutorials. Front camber arms are one thing, but for my situation, I'm not so sure I want to get into the bushings and ball joints. Do you think these are absolutely necessary to replace or something I can go without, especially considering I may only have the car for 3 more years max?

Apr 6, 2016 | 01:01 PM

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thats all oem offered on the 06-07 G's (bumper for the sport packages, lights for all years coupe 06-07)

scraggle is actually selling both to fund his new GTR front and ebay halo headlights.

Apr 6, 2016 | 01:04 PM

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thats all oem offered on the 06-07 G's (bumper for the sport packages, lights for all years coupe 06-07)

scraggle is actually selling both to fund his new GTR front and ebay halo headlights.

Hey JT, since your stats prove that you know a thing or two, whats your opinion? Is replacing the bushings and ball joints necessary/worth the difficulty?

Apr 6, 2016 | 01:11 PM

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save your money....

Apr 6, 2016 | 01:14 PM

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save your money....

Why?

Apr 6, 2016 | 01:32 PM

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Hey JT, since your stats prove that you know a thing or two, whats your opinion? Is replacing the bushings and ball joints necessary/worth the difficulty?

if theyre blown? yes defintely for sure.

Apr 6, 2016 | 01:36 PM

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if theyre blown? yes defintely for sure.

who said they are blown? I don't think they are blown now.. Then again, I'm not sure if I'd know..

Apr 6, 2016 | 02:41 PM

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settle down man.
im saying if they are blown, replace them
i dont know the entirety of the situation. just responding to your question.

with that being said, if they arent then just leave them alone.

Apr 6, 2016 | 03:53 PM

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where were you when i wanted some advice on living in houston?? lol. theres a possibility i am moving out there.

FYI you might want to put 5 sets of Gorilla locks on your wheels. Don't want anyone stealing them... Or stealing them back...

Apr 6, 2016 | 05:50 PM

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FYI you might want to put 5 sets of Gorilla locks on your wheels. Don't want anyone stealing them... Or stealing them back...

lol i drive the car maybe 10 miles every 2 months.

Apr 6, 2016 | 08:54 PM

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What a waste of a G

Apr 6, 2016 | 10:27 PM

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who said they are blown? I don't think they are blown now.. Then again, I'm not sure if I'd know..

Ok, don't necessarily confuse what I was saying. You bushy and bjs may be fine now, but I'm telling you if you lower the car they will soon be useless, then you'll have to go back and do it again. Doing the bushings insures you not having to go back in and do it again, and for ~$150 for all the necessary Bush's and bjs, that's pretty cheap insurance.