Basicklee

Ive been comtemplating on which springs to buy for my 08 g37s coupe and decided on the H&R springs. However, is it smarter to replace the cars stock shocks and struts at the sametime figuring that they will go out in the near future? I need some suggestions on which shocks, struts and camber kits to buy.

soundmike

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For shocks/struts, you can go either KYB GR-2, Tokico Blues or Koni Yellows. The Koni's are adjustable for rebound. KYB is a direct OEM replacement but can handle up to 1.2/0.8" of drop, per old KYB announcements. The Tokico's are also OEM replacements, but officially support up to 1.5/1" of drop, IIRC.

Camber kits, you can get SPL, SPC or Eibach. I believe there's also Kinetix. Ichiba also has kits available, but many have complained of failures. Eibach's are OEM'd by SPC.

Basicklee

any speific websites you know where i can get for a reasonable price?

blnewt

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Got my SPC camber/toe kits from THMotorsports, they're a well known vendor on the site. Might be able to get a better price if you send them a PM.

Might also want to consider coilovers if you're wanting shocks & springs. You'll get just the height you want and also adjust the firmness as well. In for a penny in for a pound

tmmueller

coilovers are great if you can afford them but springs are fine too. Had 4 different cars on springs and never had issues with the struts failing. Now I drive normally and don't track the car etc so maybe that helps. Also have decent roads where I've lived. Had an Acura TL on H&R sports, Acaru RSX on H&R's, Mazdaspeed 3 on H&R's and now a G coupe on eibachs. Truthfully I think you would have to really beat on the car for a couple of years to have the struts fail. Normal driving you will be fine indefinitely. One catch, I never kept any of the cars I had lowered past three years from lowering them so not sure what happens 4, 5, 6 years from now, etc.

Basicklee

hows the drop on the eibachs? Im leaning towards the H&R springs...

blnewt

iTrader: (13)

If you go Eibachs you might get the alignment in spec or real close without the camber arms, and maybe even the toe kit. That would shave $500 off your budget H&Rs are a pretty deep drop and you will need the camber/toe kits for sure w/ those. If you have steep incline driveways, a lot of bad pot-holed roads, major speedbumps to navigate on a daily basis might want to go the Eibach route, it'll take some stress out of your day to day driving. Been there, done that