5 Suspension Mods that can Ruin your Car - Engineering Explained
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5 Suspension Mods that can Ruin your Car - Engineering Explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_Jl...ature=youtu.be
Is this really true?
I was about to pull a trigger on swift springs and hotchkis sway bars on my 11 g37x sedan..
Should I NOT do it?
P.S. I don't go track / I don't abuse my car.
Is this really true?
I was about to pull a trigger on swift springs and hotchkis sway bars on my 11 g37x sedan..
Should I NOT do it?
P.S. I don't go track / I don't abuse my car.
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The phrase "I don't track my car" is becoming a cliche.
That kid has some really good videos, but his voice drones on so much it kills me.
- Yes, CO's > Lowering Springs. However, don't sweat it. Swift Springs for the AWD Sedan have proven to be a reasonable mod.
- Lowering "clamps"? Hahaha... that's nuts.
- Sways for the G-Sedan are a proven handling mod. Our car is predisposed to understeer, and aftermarket sways correct that. I can't overstate how much of a slam-dunk this mod is.
- Camber kits are properly used for correction when lowered, and not the other way around... unless that's your thing.
- Very wide wheel spacers are a no-no. 20mm or less, properly installed, and you're fine.
That kid has some really good videos, but his voice drones on so much it kills me.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_Jl...ature=youtu.be
Is this really true?
I was about to pull a trigger on swift springs and hotchkis sway bars on my 11 g37x sedan..
Should I NOT do it?
P.S. I don't go track / I don't abuse my car.
Is this really true?
I was about to pull a trigger on swift springs and hotchkis sway bars on my 11 g37x sedan..
Should I NOT do it?
P.S. I don't go track / I don't abuse my car.
#5
The phrase "I don't track my car" is becoming a cliche.
That kid has some really good videos, but his voice drones on so much it kills me.
- Yes, CO's > Lowering Springs. However, don't sweat it. Swift Springs for the AWD Sedan have proven to be a reasonable mod.
- Lowering "clamps"? Hahaha... that's nuts.
- Sways for the G-Sedan are a proven handling mod. Our car is predisposed to understeer, and aftermarket sways correct that. I can't overstate how much of a slam-dunk this mod is.
- Camber kits are properly used for correction when lowered, and not the other way around... unless that's your thing.
- Very wide wheel spacers are a no-no. 20mm or less, properly installed, and you're fine.
That kid has some really good videos, but his voice drones on so much it kills me.
I'm not trying to get a spacer.. Since I got oem 17" wheels, I thought spacer is not necessary. (I think it will look fine!)
#6
After researching Swift springs are most reliable springs for X so I just wanted to swap the springs hoping they won't cause any suspension issue.
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Originally Posted by G37X GraSdadow
Thank you for the reply!!
I'm not trying to get a spacer.. Since I got oem 17" wheels, I thought spacer is not necessary. (I think it will look fine!)
I'm not trying to get a spacer.. Since I got oem 17" wheels, I thought spacer is not necessary. (I think it will look fine!)
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If you're keeping the wheels, then get a set of 20mm spacer adapters. That will run an additional $200 or more.
Point being, even the most reasonable and least expensive project carries with it added expenses. You can't *just* drop the car... there are a lot of considerations.
#9
I had swfits on my X with stock shocks for a year and a half. My car rode like ****, and didn't take bumps in the road very well, after a while it became down right scary to drive as the handling was unpredictable. I have switched to Fortune Auto coils and it is night and day. Here is a good general rule, don't half *** something if you can't afford it now, save up the money and do it right the first time, otherwise you'll be paying twice for install and for springs.
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The AWD Swifts are a conservative, even drop, and work well with your OEM shocks. However, you will be introducing an extra 1.0* of neg camber, give or take a few tenths. By itself, that isn't a problem... it's the visuals that take a hit. Your 17" non-sport rims will look ridiculous tucked so deep into the fender.
If you're keeping the wheels, then get a set of 20mm spacer adapters. That will run an additional $200 or more.
Point being, even the most reasonable and least expensive project carries with it added expenses. You can't *just* drop the car... there are a lot of considerations.
If you're keeping the wheels, then get a set of 20mm spacer adapters. That will run an additional $200 or more.
Point being, even the most reasonable and least expensive project carries with it added expenses. You can't *just* drop the car... there are a lot of considerations.
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Want to explain? Sounds like you're saying the non-sport shocks aren't paired well with Swift Springs.
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My only personal experience was with Swifts and OEM Sport Shocks on the 6MT. So with regard to the AWD Sedan, mine was an anecdotal opinion from the forum. However, if your opinion is first hand, then I'll just defer to it.
Want to explain? Sounds like you're saying the non-sport shocks aren't paired well with Swift Springs.
Want to explain? Sounds like you're saying the non-sport shocks aren't paired well with Swift Springs.
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Yeah the stock shocks on the X are extremely soft and cause the car to bottom out quite easily. There were a few others on the forum who posted the same. If you were driving on the highway and hit a bump while going into a turn the car would almost feel out of control and just wasn't predictable. The ride just wasn't compliant as well.
Will do.
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Yeah the stock shocks on the X are extremely soft and cause the car to bottom out quite easily. There were a few others on the forum who posted the same. If you were driving on the highway and hit a bump while going into a turn the car would almost feel out of control and just wasn't predictable. The ride just wasn't compliant as well.
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Springs & replacement shocks like Koni or Bilstein are going to be on par with entry level coilovers.
Yeah the stock shocks on the X are extremely soft and cause the car to bottom out quite easily. There were a few others on the forum who posted the same. If you were driving on the highway and hit a bump while going into a turn the car would almost feel out of control and just wasn't predictable. The ride just wasn't compliant as well.
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