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G35-G35x height difference (suspension?)

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Old 01-11-2008 | 12:57 PM
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G35-G35x height difference (suspension?)

The G35x is about 0.6" taller than the G35. Why is that?

Does the G35 and G35x (with sport package) have the same suspension? The suspension seems to be the only place to put that extra height.

I am pretty sure the information I am getting from my local dealer on this subject is wrong. I think I read this discussion several months ago (I have been lurking for about six months) but I don't recall and couldn't find it.

I have been trying to decide between a Journey and an X. I like AWD, but handling is a significant concern. I think I will get better performance out of a lower ride height, bigger rotors and less weight than I would get from the AWD.
 
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Old 01-11-2008 | 01:11 PM
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Honestly, unless you're comparing an X to an S equipped with 4WAS, you're not going to see THAT big of a handling difference.
I personally think the X handles remarkably well.

If your dealer is anything like mine, your test drive turned your hair gray and your skin pure white. My salesguy had me doing things to that test car that I wouldn't dream of doing to a rental!
Test drive both and make your own decision.

But if you like AWD and worry about the X handling like a semi... don't
The car handles VERY well.
 
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Old 01-11-2008 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by AesonVirus
But if you like AWD and worry about the X handling like a semi... don't
The car handles VERY well.
+1000

My wife who used to drive my 04 Z as well says this car handles better and is more fun to drive than the Z. I agree.
 
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Old 01-11-2008 | 05:51 PM
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Hey DC.... Nice car!!!
 
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Old 01-11-2008 | 08:08 PM
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+1001

Also safer with the AWD.

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Old 01-11-2008 | 11:12 PM
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my first post, just figured i'd add to +1001...

+1002, just got my '08 X awd and the handling is exceptional.

I would like to know though, why is the x higher?
 
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Old 01-12-2008 | 07:26 AM
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It's "Trail Rated"
 
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Old 01-12-2008 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by AesonVirus
It's "Trail Rated"
So we can go down roads like this:




Then here is my last X

DOMO Try this with a dropped G35
 

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Old 01-12-2008 | 09:28 AM
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Nice pix. I love it.

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Old 01-12-2008 | 09:31 AM
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Are you from Guelph?

I've seen your plate is Guelph Infiniti.

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Old 01-12-2008 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by tg1234
Are you from Guelph?

I've seen your plate is Guelph Infiniti.

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I purchased the car there. I live in Kincardine.
 
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Old 01-12-2008 | 09:40 AM
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Great pics Wayne. Your G got a little dirty that day didn't it?
 
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Old 01-12-2008 | 09:47 AM
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Great pics Wayne. Your G got a little dirty that day didn't it?
It SURE did, when I was finished the drive that day it looked like I had been mud-bogging It took lots of coin to get it clean at that little DIY carwash that night in NB
 
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Old 01-12-2008 | 11:09 AM
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LOL.... That looks like me when I go to the gun range.
I used to tear up those roads in my Jeep Grand Cherokee... took all of 15 seconds to get up the rocky gravel hills.
Now, it takes forever in the beloved G. I idol up the whole way, afraid of spitting a rock up or something.
I need a beater... should have kept the Tacoma.
 
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