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Lowering G35s?

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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 12:57 PM
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Lowering G35s?

I've been searching the forum for any post on members who have lowered their G35s and have not found anything. I was considering eibach's pro kit but like the ride I have now with the sport suspension. Has anyone lowered theirs and noticed a difference?
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 02:29 PM
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=g35s+lowered+on+eibachs

From what I've heard, Rides the same if not better and gives you the lower stance.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 03:36 PM
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BTW, just saying "I searched" is not the same thing as actually searching.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by WhosUrBuddiee


BTW, just saying "I searched" is not the same thing as actually searching.
You remind me of the guy with a screen name Davidv on my350z board
always posts smart *** commends lol
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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Sorry you got cancer.... Not really... Cool thanks for the input.
 

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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 07:24 PM
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I have the same spring on my coupe.. the ride will be a little better than the stock..
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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Do you mean by better as in softer or firmer. I like the firmness I get out of the stock sport setup I have, don't know if I would like it to get softer. Firmer would not be that big a deal though.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 02:07 AM
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I had eibach and got rid of it because I got sick of the ride... bouncy and firm. Annoyed me. I noticed a bigger difference changing the tires from Hankook to Michelin Super Sport than I did after changing the suspension.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 04:26 AM
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I had a set of Tanabe NF210 lowering springs on my "G"with the stock struts and shocks. The ride was a little firmer than stock but, it felt good. No bouncing just a nice firm smooth ride.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 09:03 AM
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Don't think there's any lowering spring that has an equal or softer ride than OEM Springs, the Swift springs tend to get the best reviews for ride comfort, but still a bit firmer than stock.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 04:14 PM
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That bouncy ride, it may be the stock shocks doesn't match up with aftermarket spring rate.

Since the spring rate is higher, the stock shocks would be under damped and won't be able to have critical damping on motion.

I think the only way to fix this would be replace the shocks to match the higher spring rates
 
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 04:17 PM
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Are you guys talking about stock as in G35s springs or regular G35 springs? Because I don't want to go any firmer if the ride gets harsh than what I have now on my stock G35s.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 04:29 PM
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Just cut your OEM springs thats what I did
 
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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to me the ride is more firm.. I don't have any bounce.. That maybe due to the roads in florida.. smooth ride for me.. I do get a little more body roll when taking entrance ramps with curves.. Could be just in my head though
 
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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Are you going for look or performance? If you want performance, get better rubber and put sway bars on. If you want look then.... idk suffer through a firmer ride? i don't do the 'look' thing anymore.
 
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