Hey All,

I recently purchased a set of H&R coilovers for my g35s sedan (07) Link: http://www.stillen.com/product.asp?i...odel=G35%204DR . After dropping my car off at the alignment shop that I typically use, I got a call saying that they couldn't apply the coilovers to the front of the car because they just wouldn't fit. The mechanic at the shop then called H&R and was told that apparently some late model 07 g35's were actually released with the 08 suspension, and that H&R doesn't actually support the 08 suspension. Needless to say I'm pretty confused because according to the link off stillen the suspension should work even if my car does have an 08 suspension. I've been frantically calling stillen and H&R to try and get some information but haven't really gotten anything useful. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

 

H&R, IIRC, was only made for 1st gens and not 2nd gens.

 

Sorry man, no H&R coilovers for model year 2007+ sedans. Also, it not a question of whether "some late model 07 g35's were actually released with the 08 suspension"; all 07 and 08 sedans have the exact same suspension.

 

Shoot well then I'll have to return the H&R's. Would something like: http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/View...s=Hipermax_III work? Its listed as 03-07 so it should fit, but H&R also has my exact coilovers listed as 03-07 as well.

 

At this time, your choices are
jic
tein
bc
kw
hks
tanabe
sma

there may be one or two I missed but those are the main ones.

I've yet to see anyone running the hks or sma.

One member had prototype teins on his car but I haven't see him around in forever. Teins main advantage is the optional edfc but it's pricey. The unit itself is also one of the most expensive.

there's a bunch of us with jics and we're all happy. #1 or 2 in my book in terms of features, performance, build, etc.

a few have the tanabe and are happy too. The tanabes main advantage is low price, but no adjustment on the strut

I've only seen one 2nd gen with kw's so far but he's a car show dude and not a hard driver like some of us, so his opinion may not necessarily count

 

I call bullsh1t with the late model excuse. All of the 2nd gen sedans come with EXACTLY the same suspension design.

To E-Ticket Ride:

We now also have Top Secret and Mine's coilovers.

 

Alan-forgot about the ts buT didn't know about the mines

however, IMO, unless one is competing in a show where having a rare or exclusive item rewards extra points, I find it difficult to even think of recommending either of those two products to anyone in the market for a co. In all honesty, can they or do they really perform a level equivalent to 3-4x the price of say a jic or tein?

 

TS coilover is actually not bad... @ around $3400 and Mine's last time I checked was nearly $4000+.

 

Wow, a lot of useful info here, thanks a lot for the replies guys.

Well as it is now I'd say I'm between the JIC FLT-FAS and the Tein Flex and Mono Flex. I'm thinking I'd rather go with the Tein Mono Flex but it might be too stiff for daily driving. Granted I don't really mind because I personally like the feeling, but it can be somewhat annoying for passengers.

 

For the most part, if "03-07" is listed, it will be referring to the 1st gen.

 

And where is the AWD love???

 

^Grinder to remove a few coils ...j/k

 

Yeah I've started to figure out that now. Just out of curiosity, is our suspension (v36) the same as the g37 suspension?

Also the place I'm trying to buy my coilovers from has the JIC FLT-TAR listed as being for the g35 coupe, do coupes and sedans have the same suspension? My initial thought is that they'd have to be different but I have no idea.

Sorry for all the questions I just really don't want to get screwed out of 2,000 dollars again.

 

I may be mistaken, but:

- Coilovers for G37 Coupes should be the same as G35 Sedans (V36)
- Springs for G37 Coupes are not always the same as for the sedans (spring rates), but i think they can be used.
- G35 Coupe (V35) suspension is different from those of the G35 Sedans (V36)

 

Well, over 2x to 2.75x the price of the jics and I'm willing to bet not that much better performance. But, if you have to have the "most dope jdm-yo shiz" then ya you gotta pay the price lol