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Old 01-05-2008 | 12:37 PM
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spring with shocks?

from what i know just changing spring will F*** up the shocks

but some saying its ok for mild drop

so people who already have dropped your G you guys only did spring for your G? no camber or shocks?
Old 01-07-2008 | 11:01 AM
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As long as it is a standard mild drop, your shocks will be fine
Old 01-07-2008 | 05:54 PM
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This is true but there is still wear and tear. A mild drop will still take a toll on your stock shocks. It is nothing significant but it still depends on your road conditions and driving style. Tanabe NF210 offers 1.0 in front and 0.7 rear.
Old 01-08-2008 | 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by onlyhyon
from what i know just changing spring will F*** up the shocks

but some saying its ok for mild drop

so people who already have dropped your G you guys only did spring for your G? no camber or shocks?
do you own your car or lease? how long do you intend to have it? how many miles a year do you drive?
Old 01-08-2008 | 05:39 AM
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i own my car and i drive 20000 per year at least, i called eibach dealer today
and they told me get spring with shock or coilover just putting spring itself will
eventually break the shock.
Old 01-08-2008 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by onlyhyon
i own my car and i drive 20000 per year at least, i called eibach dealer today
and they told me get spring with shock or coilover just putting spring itself will
eventually break the shock.
yes with as many miles you drive a year your shocks are going to be shot right around two years.
Old 01-11-2008 | 03:39 PM
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Are there any aftermarket shocks out for the G37S?
Old 01-11-2008 | 03:48 PM
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Are there any aftermarket shocks out for the G37S?
no, not at this time
Old 01-11-2008 | 03:49 PM
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There are alot of things that are in production for the G37, but have yet to be released. I imagine alot of parts wont be available until later this year.
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i order eibach prokit...islandmotorsports were saying they are better for everyday driving than H&R.. also they guarantee that it won't damage my shocks..
Old 01-12-2008 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by onlyhyon
i order eibach prokit...islandmotorsports were saying they are better for everyday driving than H&R.. also they guarantee that it won't damage my shocks..
Damage? They won't damage your shocks, just make them wear out sooner. The "job" of shocks is to control or dampen the oscillations set up by the springs' extension and contraction as the car travels over undulating road surfaces. In other words, the job of the shocks is to control the extension and contraction of the springs. If the springs are now a little stiffer, the shocks will have to "work harder" to control the stiffer springs. So, stiffer springs, even 15% stiffer springs, like Eibach, will cause the shocks to wear out faster.

Also, shorter springs will cause the shock's piston to be placed in a "more compressed" position than stock springs. This also causes the shock to wear out sooner. This is the reason why some shock absorber manufacturers make a different shock for use with lowering springs. Other manufacturers just use the stronger or "heavier-duty" nature of their shock to compensate.
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