Eliminating Wheel Gap without looking stupid or lowering.
03-19-2015, 03:30 PM
#16
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So I will be putting the springs on myself with a friend that has some experience doing this. Ill ask him this same question but I will ask her as well....
Do we install the camber kit or does the alignment guys do it?
Do we install the camber kit or does the alignment guys do it?
03-19-2015, 03:52 PM
#18
They certainly arent going to do it for free.
03-19-2015, 04:23 PM
#19
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I think we will install the kit when we do the springs and then I am either taking the car to ET Tuning, PUR Performance or Nocturnal Motorworks.
Sure as hell am not going to let Valvoline align my newly lowered G!
Sure as hell am not going to let Valvoline align my newly lowered G!
03-19-2015, 04:39 PM
#21
Here's the spring DIY, IIRC someone used the Harbor Freight spring compressors, if you want to live for tomorrow stay far away from them. Just go to O'Reillys/Autozone and rent their compressors, it's just a refundable deposit, so they're free if you return them in time. just be sure to grease the crap out of the threads on the compressor and use an impact wrench., Also use PB Blast on the lower front strut nut the night before.
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...g-install.html
And the camber arm DIY which should have the toe bolt install too
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...amber-kit.html
you ONLY have to elongate the inner side of the slot, the side facing the rear differential, this is where the bolt rests for making camber more positive, elongating the outer side isn't needed.
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...g-install.html
And the camber arm DIY which should have the toe bolt install too
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...amber-kit.html
you ONLY have to elongate the inner side of the slot, the side facing the rear differential, this is where the bolt rests for making camber more positive, elongating the outer side isn't needed.
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twin_snails (03-27-2015)
03-27-2015, 02:21 PM
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03-27-2015, 04:01 PM
#24
Bsettles, look forward to pics and impressions 
Here's a lowering option for those wanting very mild drop, and more than likely no camber kits would be needed~
https://www.myg37.com/forums/brakes-...acer-help.html
Here's a lowering option for those wanting very mild drop, and more than likely no camber kits would be needed~
https://www.myg37.com/forums/brakes-...acer-help.html
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Furlow (03-27-2015)
03-27-2015, 06:38 PM
#25
I was in the same boat. I wanted to eliminate the gap but still have a smooth ride and clearance. I dropped on swift springs and never had rubbing or clearance issues. Although I did have trouble going through one car-wash but that's neither here or there. I can clear speed bumps with confidence w/ passengers and I'm a big guy too (6 ft 275lbs). I have 19inch wheels on now and still have zero problems. Potholes will always suck tho man.
Looking forward to seeing the pics bsettles!
03-27-2015, 06:54 PM
#26
Here's the spring DIY, IIRC someone used the Harbor Freight spring compressors, if you want to live for tomorrow stay far away from them. Just go to O'Reillys/Autozone and rent their compressors, it's just a refundable deposit, so they're free if you return them in time. just be sure to grease the crap out of the threads on the compressor and use an impact wrench., Also use PB Blast on the lower front strut nut the night before.
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...g-install.html
And the camber arm DIY which should have the toe bolt install too
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...amber-kit.html
you ONLY have to elongate the inner side of the slot, the side facing the rear differential, this is where the bolt rests for making camber more positive, elongating the outer side isn't needed.
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...g-install.html
And the camber arm DIY which should have the toe bolt install too
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...amber-kit.html
you ONLY have to elongate the inner side of the slot, the side facing the rear differential, this is where the bolt rests for making camber more positive, elongating the outer side isn't needed.
It looks like someone in on the G35driver forum posted a DIY with a template on how to elongate the inner part of the slot. It's fairly detailed and as I'm considering Swifts, doing camber/toe kits would definitely be on that list as well.
And now the DIY link:
http://batit.com/forumpics/spctoeboltinstall.pdf
And the thread in which both the template file and the DIY are found:
Toe Bolt Elongation Template Needed - G35Driver
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03-31-2015, 12:05 PM
#27
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So I have now driven about 100 miles and I have to say I am pretty impressed so far. No clearance or roadway drivability issues. I can easily get into my driveway which is a 5" curb at a 2:1 slope to the road.
Does not seem much stiffer than the stock springs and rid quality may be a bit more harsh but hard to tell.
Front engine splash cover seems really low to the ground but hopefully it is just sagging a bit.
No body roll at all now and it seems to handle quick acceleration much better.
All in all happy.
No rubbing or noises yet. I have yet to load up the back seat with full grown adults so we will see how that goes when the day arrives.
Last edited by bsettles; 03-31-2015 at 12:13 PM.
03-31-2015, 02:02 PM
#29
Has anyone run 235/50/18 tires on their car? They are almost 1/2" taller overall to eliminate a little more gap. I might try it if I don't go with 19" coupe wheels. Those end up being only a 1/4" taller.
Last edited by G37xsfun; 03-31-2015 at 02:44 PM.
03-31-2015, 05:13 PM
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AWD Swifts are a winner. Very conservative, and consistent front to back. Nicely done, OP.
Your fronts look tucked now. Time for spacers?
Your fronts look tucked now. Time for spacers?
