Whats a good lowering spring ?

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Old 01-15-2014, 04:55 PM
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Not mandatory, but my negative camber wasn't able to be set within factory specs without the camber kits, so I did install them. I believe I was about -1.7 up front and -2.2 in the rear. You really don't want much more than about -1.0 to be near the Infiniti recommendation.
Old 01-15-2014, 05:30 PM
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Sergio, there's folks that just get by w/ the springs but if you're thinking long term it's a good investment to get the camber/toe kit. Having your alignment as per factory specs and keeping tire wear to a minimum is a good goal to strive for IMO & IME.
The money you save in worn tires will eventually pay for the kit
Old 01-15-2014, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by blnewt
The money you save in worn tires will eventually pay for the kit
This is a very obvious and valid point that not enough people discuss. With the price of tires for these cars, the excess wear will definitely be more costly than the camber kits over several years.
Old 01-15-2014, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by blnewt
The money you save in worn tires will eventually pay for the kit
This is why I purchased both F/R SPC camber kits when I got my Eibachs.......didnt want to take a chance with my tires.
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My recommendation would be going with the coilovers instead of just springs. It saves a lot of wear and tear on your factory shocks. Yes, they cost a little more $, but having the control over the exact height you want and, depending on what CO system you go with, the damping control, they make up for it.

If you are just looking to drop it ever so slightly though and don't want to go with a full CO system, the H&R and Swift springs are a great option. IMO
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If you lower on Eibach "pro-kit" and get a good alignment than you will not have to get a camber kit....
Someone who knows the car well enough can put the car back into spec and eliminate negative camber so you will not have to suffer the burden of alignment wear!
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Check out my thread for Swift Springs:

https://www.myg37.com/forums/brakes-...torsports.html
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Originally Posted by Need 4 Speed
My recommendation would be going with the coilovers instead of just springs. It saves a lot of wear and tear on your factory shocks. Yes, they cost a little more $, but having the control over the exact height you want and, depending on what CO system you go with, the damping control, they make up for it.

If you are just looking to drop it ever so slightly though and don't want to go with a full CO system, the H&R and Swift springs are a great option. IMO
Are you sure you meant H&Rs? Those typically drop pretty deep. Swift, Tanabe, & HTechs seem to be the mildest from all I've seen.
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