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Old 06-18-2013, 08:52 AM
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Upgrade to sport suspension?

I am moving to Columbia and can no longer be as low as I like. I still have stock non sport 2009 sedan struts and shocks would I notice any differece in ride height between non sport and sport suspension. I have heard both ways I just need a clear answer. I don't care about stiffness or comfort just height. Pictures are appreciated.
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Originally Posted by davewittes
I am moving to Columbia and can no longer be as low as I like. I still have stock non sport 2009 sedan struts and shocks would I notice any differece in ride height between non sport and sport suspension. I have heard both ways I just need a clear answer. I don't care about stiffness or comfort just height. Pictures are appreciated.
You're looking at about a 0.1" difference in ride height (ground clearance) between the '09 sport and non-sport suspensions.
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Ha thanks DocJohn, never mind that. Im just Going to buy some new springs that don't go over 1" any suggestions? And pictures?
Old 06-18-2013, 10:11 AM
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Your best choice will be Swift springs.
The front might be a bit more than 1" drop, but not by much.

Here is my thread on mine:
https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...t-springs.html

For reference...

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Old 06-18-2013, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by davewittes
Ha thanks DocJohn, never mind that. Im just Going to buy some new springs that don't go over 1" any suggestions? And pictures?
Best thing you'll find near a 1" drop are the Swifts dragion posted above me. Other (far more costly) option is CO's
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Old 06-18-2013, 04:18 PM
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I think the Tenabe, then Tein H Techs, Swift, & Eibach in that order of drop if I remember correctly
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Thanks guys ecspeciallt dragoon great thread I'm going to get the swifts for sure.
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Old 06-19-2013, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by dragion
Your best choice will be Swift springs.
The front might be a bit more than 1" drop, but not by much.

Here is my thread on mine:
https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...t-springs.html

For reference...

That looks so clean.. what size spacers? any issues with bearings at all or uneven ride?
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Originally Posted by rm2342
That looks so clean.. what size spacers? any issues with bearings at all or uneven ride?
Thanks!

20mm Hub Centric DRM spacer...no issues regarding the ride.

Bearings are fine...still new, so can't determine about wear.
Had 20mm spacer on both previous FX's and only had one issue with front passenger's bearing that was replaced under warranty...nothing to do with the spacers.

FX had H&R 20mm spacers for 6 years...lowered on Eibachs, then H&R springs.
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