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Old 02-28-2012, 04:29 PM
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Question About Dropping The Car

I would love to do a drop on my car, but I am worried it would make the ride really harsh. The "S" already has a pretty stiff suspension and I wouldn't want to get the "coal cart ride" anymore than it already has.
Old 02-28-2012, 04:35 PM
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That's not a question...
Old 02-28-2012, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by OB G
That's not a question...
Old 02-28-2012, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by OB G
That's not a question...
K-will the drop make my ride rough?
Old 02-28-2012, 06:58 PM
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A mild eibach drop should not make the ride too rough.
Old 02-28-2012, 07:28 PM
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if you don't want to drop but still get the effect somewhat, get coilovers.
Old 02-29-2012, 12:24 AM
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So to add to his question.. will a drop on descent coils be as good or better then stock S type ride quality vs. springs?
Old 02-29-2012, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ayarj12
if you don't want to drop but still get the effect somewhat, get coilovers.
I'm thinking o fretting coil overs for my g37s.
I'm looking to get the flush look with the stock 19's. Is that gonna be a harsh ride??
Old 02-29-2012, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by CrazyBulgarian
I'm thinking o fretting coil overs for my g37s.
I'm looking to get the flush look with the stock 19's. Is that gonna be a harsh ride??
Coilovers tend to be adjustable as to hardness and softness of the ride.

I would be more concerned about suspension "geometry" if you slam your car and the impact it will have on tire life and handling (not comfort).

FWIW,

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Old 02-29-2012, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Sco1oter
Coilovers tend to be adjustable as to hardness and softness of the ride.

I would be more concerned about suspension "geometry" if you slam your car and the impact it will have on tire life and handling (not comfort).

FWIW,

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Gotcha, thankss mate
Old 02-29-2012, 02:58 PM
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Go with swift springs I been doing research and there a mild drop n still rides stock
Old 02-29-2012, 09:22 PM
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I looked on Swift's site - don't see an application for our G's. and which version?
Old 03-01-2012, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by ParkStr8
I looked on Swift's site - don't see an application for our G's. and which version?

https://www.myg37.com/forums/brakes-...amplified.html
Old 03-01-2012, 08:30 AM
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Been on my swifts just a little over a month. Digging them so far. Ride quality is nice and the drop is just right IMO, but I'm also on 20s. Think some others on here are running swifts with oems.
Old 03-01-2012, 10:56 AM
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You will get a harsher ride no matter what method you use to lower your car. You will also get a harsher ride by switching from 18" to 20" wheels.
Any owner that says different needs to have their butt dyno recalibrated.
This is some of the things that the term "form over function" applies to.


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