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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 06:27 PM
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coilover decision guide...

Hey guys, I tried doing as much research as possible and only found bits and pieces here and there (especially for the x coupe!) I'm going for the 2011 g37xs coupe when it comes out, and want to lower it on some coilovers. I see mostly everyone on the Tenabe's, KW's, or BC's. Can you guys please give your inputs on them and which you think is best; (or what each one is better at...) especially if you have experience with the x!
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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With the X, you're limited to BCs (unless something has been recently released by another manufacturer)
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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KW FTW (not sure if they'll fit the X)

but there are TONS of threads on coilovers in the suspension section. please just read through those, it'll be so much easier than fishing for people's opinions on a well discussed topic
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 03:14 AM
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^^
I was mostly aiming for anyone with an X and coilovers, or someone who knows for sure which ones would work...
I tried searching a lot but haven't had too much luck..

Thanks
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 03:53 AM
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Again, refer to my post. BC is your only choice atm.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 04:31 AM
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Thanks a lot san-man, I was hoping that by some chance someone tried something else other than BC. I read the whole thread on the noise/problems it caused and was pretty turned off from BC.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 12:17 PM
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Is tanabe even offering coilover for the x? All i see is for the normal coupe...
Tanabe USA Inc. - Sustec Pro S-0C Coilover

But I agree not much for the X guys... It's hard to see that model here in ca. And most of these companies are in Cali. Hard for them to do R&D on the car.
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 11:42 AM
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anyone have the bc coilovers on an x???
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by sportsdude512
anyone have the bc coilovers on an x???
A bunch of guys on g35driver.com have installed the BCs, go check their threads.
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 02:21 AM
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^^ thanks a lot!

i looked it up and theyre made for the much older models. im not daring enough to be the first to try them on a new car... i think im going to drop the coilovers or the lack of since there seems to be none and go for the eibachs...

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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 11:14 AM
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i have the bc coils and love them. no issues with noise and the handling is fantastic!
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 12:09 PM
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Thanks. The problem is that I'm talking about fitting them on a new g37x(emphasis on the x) coupe. I can't seem to find anyone who has done that; unless you by any chance know that the set up would work/know someone who has done that...?
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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give bc racing a call, they're good guys. i just met pete and tim last weekend after talking in emails with them for a couple months.
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