Put some Skunk2 springs on today.

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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by blkonblkGsedan
Did you install a carben kit or is it not needed with that drop?
I did not install one, I will keep on eye on the tires and see how it goes.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by t3chnique
is the drop even or is the the back a tad lower?
Its even, however I did have two car seats, two kids, fishing gear and golf clubs in the back.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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Found these new for $105 shipped from eBay and thought I'd give them a try. I measured from the top of the rim to arch of the wheel well. The front went from 5.625" to 4.25" total drop of 1.375". The rear went from 5.0625" to 4" total drop of 1.0625". This is about what I expected as this is what they advertise. I had never installed springs on a G35 before and do not own any pneumatic tools, the install took just under 2hrs (just about as easy as springs get IMHO).

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Hey Chris!

I have the same exact car (same color and all). -

Been wanting to go for these springs for a long time due to the low price and conservative drop.

I live in Chicago and due to our horrific winters, can't go any lower than an inch. Otherwise, I will be plowing snow. -

I've waited for someone else on Driver' to take the risk of putting these on their sedan. As a result of your feedback and recommendation, I picked up a set this afternoon.

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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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not for nothing but that bumper molding puts a huge dent in your cool factor
 
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by blkonblkGsedan
not for nothing but that bumper molding puts a huge dent in your cool factor
Bumper moldings are for Chicago parking. In Chicago this is how you park:

1) Find a spot barely big enough
2) Sqeeze the G into at 20 degree angle.
3) Push the cars in front and rear to make it fit.

It's better to f*ck up the molding than the bumper.

We don't have luxury of cheap garages, parking lots or assigned spots here. Parking in garage is $300 per month.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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that sucks, i guess thats why there's meter maids over there giving parking tickets all the time
 
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 10:00 PM
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Here are a few more:

05' G35 6MT. Fujita intake, Skunk2 Plenum spacer, Stillen Catback Exhaust, Tint (5% rear, 25% front).

I hate the bumper moldings more than you guys do

















 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by blkonblkGsedan
that sucks, i guess thats why there's meter maids over there giving parking tickets all the time
It'd be nice if we had meter maids. Instead, we have what known as "Revenue Department officers". Equivalent to the meter mafia, their sole existence rests on actively searching out, locating and ticketing vehicles between 7 AM and 9 PM. To make matters worse, two unpaid tickets and you get the yellow boot.

Earlier this year, the Mayor of Chicago decided to sell the rights to all the parking meters to a private company for over 2 Billion. Immediately after getting rights, the company raised meter rates and made all meters active 7 days a week between 7 and 9. Basically, there is absolutely no place park your car during the day.

After two years of fighting the meter mafia, I gave up and now pay 3 bills for an indoor parking spot.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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damn that blowss, and i thought it sucked living in jersey lol you got me beat, alot of money that could be used for mods just to find a parking space
 
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 12:18 AM
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car looks good bro, i love skunk2 i had some skunk coil overs on my integra and wouldnt get anything else
 
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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Would 350z H-techs make the car lower?
 
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by dineth00i30
Would 350z H-techs make the car lower?
according to the specs on ebay h techs lower 1.2 in the front skunk2 lowers 1.5
 
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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If they are 350z htech it should be more around 2 inches due to it dropping .8 more since it for 350z not g35 sedan. Atleast thats what I thought.
enough off topic//
 
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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nice drop, just put some spacers on the wheels
 
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 11:48 PM
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NIce drop

IPSECG35 : Don't worry we have to park in NY the same way as you guys find a small parking spot and try to park it.
 
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