So my car is currently in the shop getting 3 new mods...
2010 g37xS OB
1. Oem front chin spoiler
2. Oem rear deck spoiler
3. Oem illuminated door sills.

So I went to check it out and it looks awesome however it seems to me like it's begging me for a drop...how have people's experiences been with lowering living in the tri state? I'm in jersey and our potholes are the size of shaq in the fetal position.

And if I do decide to drop...do I go swift or eibach? Coilovers are out of my budget. Thanks guys.

 

A mild drop should be OK for a Daily Driver, keep in mind that camber kits will pretty much double your budget as the front arms alone are about $300. You'll wear tires quicker w/ excess camber and if you have toe that's out of spec you'll really have quick tire wear. Some get by with just the springs but to have everything as close to OEM you really should pony up for the camber kits, at least in the front since there's no adjustment from the factory for front camber. The Swifts also get good reviews for the ride being closest to stock comfort (although all coils & lowering springs will have a stiffer ride).

 

I live in Delaware so I know what you mean about giant potholes lol. My buddy has a g37x as well and did the drop with swift and 18 inch wheels. He actually went back to stock height because his bottom end hit the ground pretty hard a few times in Philly. Since he lives in Philly it's a huge problem. He also drives like a jack *** most of the time and that doesnt help. If you do it just drive a bit more careful.

 

I'm currently lowered on Eibach springs (which are the mildest drop of all aftermarket springs). After several months of driving and having to slow down at speedbump/driveways/road dips, I am putting my OEM springs back on next week. It's a hassle to protect the car from scraping and bottoming out. Keep in mind that I live in Southern California, where the road imperfections are probably not as bad as the tri-states. But having a nice stance and look is WORK. I just want to be able to drive normally and not have to worry too much.

 

Slowing down on bumps, dips, and driveways is "normal driving".

 

Sorry, what I meant by slowing down in my original was was "coming near to a complete stop"

 

I recently lowered my car using Tanabe coilovers

I have about 1/4" wheel gap in the rear and 1/2" gap in the front.

I have two trouble spots and they are both around my work.

City driving is fine and highway driving has been excellent.

I only need to slow down when I approach larger bumps or changes in road elevation.

It's not as bad as people make it seem.

 

you should be ok with springs
and you dont needs a camber kit

 

^ this led me to going back to OEM springs from Eibach as well. loved the look, ride, handling. just couldn't stand the scraping on bumps and driveways or sharp break-overs. i honestly have no idea how guys can manage anything lower than the Eibach drop - which is relatively mild. some of the drops i see make me cringe out of habit.

i then added Eibach sways and am much happier with both the handling and practical ground clearance. sways do much more for handling and performance than do springs.

my old g35 sedan was on the Z-spring/shock combo which was perfect as far as ride height is concerned, but we don't have that option with the g37 for some reason.

 

I dont know if you can say this to everyone.

I did the full front and rear kit when I installed my coilovers.

I think the $500 for camber kits is better than $1000+ for new tires.

 

Thanks for the replies guys...can I just ask for the people who are lowered why they chose eibach over swift or vice versa? And also do the people who are lowered have the front chin spoiler? Thanks again guys!!

And what are the chances I would need a camber kit?

 

I'm lowered to zero gap on coilovers, about 3/4" lower than Eibach & Swift and have the front chin spoiler, not much trouble clearing most things and we have a very steep driveway. They don't really sit lower than the stock bumper edge but since they stick out a bit there is a bit more angular clearance needed for steep approaches or backing down steep drives.
As far as camber kits, you can certainly go w/out them but your camber will be out of spec. Some drivers intentionally drive w/ excess camber since the car will be better planted in hard cornering but this comes at the expense of quicker inner tread wear. If you plan on keeping a lowered G for several years the cost in tires will offset the camber kits and just having everything to factory specs is almost never a bad thing.

 

After years of lowered Gs, i'v retired myself from it. I currently drive the tallest of all G sedans, an AWD on 18s... and I wouldn't have it any other way. Well, unless I could have my old sport 6MT RWD back.


PS: I don't give a rats *** about wheel gap unless we are taking a Subaru Legacy Outback sedan. However, It is necessary to have some gap if you enjoy pushing your car.

 

I think the Swift springs are a hair less low.
Edit...I checked
Swift Front 1.3" Rear 1.0" - Eibach PK Front: 1.9" in Rear: 1.6" in

I'm still enjoying your old Eibach springs. They're loved.



OP - if you have a lot of pot holes then I would focus a bit more on what size wheels and tire side wall height you'll be riding on.
Lowering the car an inch and a bit wont jar you as much as hitting a pothole with 18" vs 20" wheels.
If you keep 18" wheels then the drop shouldn't feel much different. When I put my 18" wheels back on for the winter, they really cushion the ride when compared to my 20's.

 

I commute into DC with mine, and I too will never drop or lower mine in any way. I wouldn't clear my parking garage ramp if I were any lower.