What did you do to your Sedan today?
#5506
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Guys, I had a quick question. Does Tein still make the street basis Z for the G37 Sedan? And if so, are they still around the price point of 450-550$? Everytime I google for it, I see a bunch companies selling them for $650+. Also, they don't seem to be listed on the Tein Website anymore when you search for coilovers for a G37 Sedan . Weird.
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Thanks guys.
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Thanks guys.
#5507
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Guys, I have a few questions following my posts regarding the Tein Street Basis Z coilovers.
(1) The first question regards the phone call I had with Tein today. Pretty much, I wanted to confirm that the Tein Street Basis Z coilovers which are listed for the coupe (https://thmotorsports.com/10455475-t...4aAt5oEALw_wcB) can fit the G37 Sedan as many of you have said. He put me on hold and then follows up stating that they do not make any coilover that they can CONFIRM fits for the US SPEC G37, meaning they cannot confirm if the tein street basis Z fits my G37S RWD Sedan. They can only confirm coilovers for the British Spec models. I'm assuming it does since most of you run it though. So pretty much, will these coilovers fit my 2011 G37S RWD Sedan without any modification required, correct?
I thought I saw in the past that Tein listed their coilovers fitting the sedan, but they do not remember they stated.
(2) This leads into my second question is that I called a shop to install (if they are able to fit) the coilovers along with the rear camber arms and they stated around $350. They also stated to install the rear SPC arms, they would have to shave something on my car? I couldn't fully understand what he meant as he seemed very busy rushing the conversation (but they have 5 stars on yelp). Does anyone know what he is talking about? He states that he has done plenty of G's.
Thank you guys
(1) The first question regards the phone call I had with Tein today. Pretty much, I wanted to confirm that the Tein Street Basis Z coilovers which are listed for the coupe (https://thmotorsports.com/10455475-t...4aAt5oEALw_wcB) can fit the G37 Sedan as many of you have said. He put me on hold and then follows up stating that they do not make any coilover that they can CONFIRM fits for the US SPEC G37, meaning they cannot confirm if the tein street basis Z fits my G37S RWD Sedan. They can only confirm coilovers for the British Spec models. I'm assuming it does since most of you run it though. So pretty much, will these coilovers fit my 2011 G37S RWD Sedan without any modification required, correct?
I thought I saw in the past that Tein listed their coilovers fitting the sedan, but they do not remember they stated.
(2) This leads into my second question is that I called a shop to install (if they are able to fit) the coilovers along with the rear camber arms and they stated around $350. They also stated to install the rear SPC arms, they would have to shave something on my car? I couldn't fully understand what he meant as he seemed very busy rushing the conversation (but they have 5 stars on yelp). Does anyone know what he is talking about? He states that he has done plenty of G's.
Thank you guys
#5508
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Sounds like a fair price^^^And yes the Teins listed for the coupe are the same model for the sedans. I'm not sure why but there are several brands that don't list coilovers for the sedan although the will almost always work on both. The only model that really slams on a sedan but doesn't on a coupe is the KW coiilover line and that has to do with their adjustment range, that isn't a problem on the Tein lineup.
As far as something being shaved during the rear camber install, that's a toe bolt slot that needs to be elongated, this allows the new toe bolt (which has a larger offset mount on the washer) to span it's full range, giving you much more adjustment there.
The fact that your shop knew that this is req'd is a good thing, there's been quite a few cases where the shop had no experience w/ this setup, and some mounted the new bolt without any slot work, rendering the bolt no better than stock
As far as something being shaved during the rear camber install, that's a toe bolt slot that needs to be elongated, this allows the new toe bolt (which has a larger offset mount on the washer) to span it's full range, giving you much more adjustment there.
The fact that your shop knew that this is req'd is a good thing, there's been quite a few cases where the shop had no experience w/ this setup, and some mounted the new bolt without any slot work, rendering the bolt no better than stock
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SkyG37 (06-25-2018)
#5509
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Sounds like a fair price^^^And yes the Teins listed for the coupe are the same model for the sedans. I'm not sure why but there are several brands that don't list coilovers for the sedan although the will almost always work on both. The only model that really slams on a sedan but doesn't on a coupe is the KW coiilover line and that has to do with their adjustment range, that isn't a problem on the Tein lineup.
As far as something being shaved during the rear camber install, that's a toe bolt slot that needs to be elongated, this allows the new toe bolt (which has a larger offset mount on the washer) to span it's full range, giving you much more adjustment there.
The fact that your shop knew that this is req'd is a good thing, there's been quite a few cases where the shop had no experience w/ this setup, and some mounted the new bolt without any slot work, rendering the bolt no better than stock
As far as something being shaved during the rear camber install, that's a toe bolt slot that needs to be elongated, this allows the new toe bolt (which has a larger offset mount on the washer) to span it's full range, giving you much more adjustment there.
The fact that your shop knew that this is req'd is a good thing, there's been quite a few cases where the shop had no experience w/ this setup, and some mounted the new bolt without any slot work, rendering the bolt no better than stock
Also, what size spacer would I need for the front / rear if I am going to be running the stock wheels (18" sport duckfeet) rims. My goal with purchasing the Street Basis Z coilovers was just to eliminate the wheel gap to make my car overall flow better with my exhaust (since MD is the loudest). I do NOT want to slam it as I don't want to bottom out as well as scrap my exhaust over every speedbump. I am planning on installing the OEM front lip as well so I wish not to be so low that my lip will rip off going over a speedbump / steep driveway.
If I remember correctly, I would need 15-20mm spacers to avoid the wheels looking caved in? Also, how low should I drop the car or will the shop do that for me? I remember seeing pictures of cars being dropped on stock duckfeet, but I can't get them right now.
Sorry and thank you. I never really worked on suspension or wheels so I am mainly new to this and reading as much as possible.
#5510
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Yes you'll need to get two of those camber arms sets for the rear, you can contact TH motorsports, give them that part # and see if they stock them (they should, I got mine there).
As far as height, I was at 25.75" from ground to fender arch and it was a chore as a daily driver, I went up to 26.25" and that 1/2" higher made a huge difference in getting around daily obstacles, so much easier and almost without worry.
Spacers and duckfeet, shoot a PM to Rochester or thumb through his epic build thread and see what spacers he runs on his duckfeet winter set.
As far as height, I was at 25.75" from ground to fender arch and it was a chore as a daily driver, I went up to 26.25" and that 1/2" higher made a huge difference in getting around daily obstacles, so much easier and almost without worry.
Spacers and duckfeet, shoot a PM to Rochester or thumb through his epic build thread and see what spacers he runs on his duckfeet winter set.
#5511
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It's genuinely a good look, mild drop on 18" duckfeet, with 15mm spacers. If I hadn't bought my Vossens so many years ago now, I probably would have been content with the OEM wheels dropped and spaced.
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blnewt (06-25-2018)
#5512
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Planned to finally put on the diffuser that's been in my living room for 2 months, but then it rained
#5514
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Yes you'll need to get two of those camber arms sets for the rear, you can contact TH motorsports, give them that part # and see if they stock them (they should, I got mine there).
As far as height, I was at 25.75" from ground to fender arch and it was a chore as a daily driver, I went up to 26.25" and that 1/2" higher made a huge difference in getting around daily obstacles, so much easier and almost without worry.
Spacers and duckfeet, shoot a PM to Rochester or thumb through his epic build thread and see what spacers he runs on his duckfeet winter set.
As far as height, I was at 25.75" from ground to fender arch and it was a chore as a daily driver, I went up to 26.25" and that 1/2" higher made a huge difference in getting around daily obstacles, so much easier and almost without worry.
Spacers and duckfeet, shoot a PM to Rochester or thumb through his epic build thread and see what spacers he runs on his duckfeet winter set.
Well that's good to hear you like the duckfeet with spacers look, cause well, that's what I'm going to be running . Now, do I want spacers for all 4 (front and rear)? Or only fronts, etc. And you mentioned you purchased from b2, but I'm assuming all spacers are around the same quality (hopefully). Therefore I can purchase the spacers from anywhere ?
#5515
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After you buy them, immediately take your brand new bag of half-height lug nuts and throw them in the trash. They're garbage. Go purchase some spline-drive lugnuts that cover more threads and won't strip the heads.
#5516
Wrapped the door trim
Wrapped the door trim to cover existing peeling and scratches. Wanted to stay close to the original which is hard to do but I'm pleased. Debating if I should wrap It all or just the doors. Poor pics but it's all I took for now.
Before
I think it's a decent color for the stone interior.
Before
I think it's a decent color for the stone interior.
#5518
Thanks! I am happy with it and I would agree that it is an improvement over stock on the doors. Not sure how I would like it on the center console. I like the lighter contrast there. Might give it a shot though since I can always take it off. Unless of course I scratch the oem finish in the process, which is likely. Ha
#5520
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