Obviously, we're all well aware of the horrific wheel gap on our cars and lowering is a very common practice. I've been studying my options for what I can do to lower my '11 G37S Sedan (non-X) just a little bit to even up the gap and make it handle a little better.

I'm really leaning towards an Eibach spring kit, but I'm not terribly thrilled with how the drop seems to be a little uneven on most of the pictures that I've seen. I've also read threads about mixing kits (Eibach Front / Tanabe Rear, etc.) but the large differences in spring rates between the two kits has me extremely concerned. My assumption is that when these spring manufacturers design these kits, they do so for all four corners and mixing them might lead to unpredictable results (read: poor handling, unsafe operation, etc.).

So that leads me to this question. Has anyone ever installed coils and only applied a very conservative (~0.5-0.75" all around) drop? I realize it may seem like a large expense to put coilovers on for that little of a drop, but I was wondering if by using coils and very little drop if I can completely avoid alignment issues.

Thanks,
Dustin

 

I take crap all the time for not being slammed and I have coilovers. Many will allow as little as 1/4" of drop. I'm not sure how much lower I am from stock, but it's currently not lowered more than maube an inch or a bit more. It's possible to lower just a little bit on coilovers and not need alignment parts.

 

You have to check specs (minimum lowering height) before you buy. Most only care about max lowering height.

Certain brands minimum is 1/2" (just an example), while others may be less as BB said.

 

Maybe off topic but when adjusting height on coils its always a good idea to account for your weight inside the car on the drivers side. I sat in my car while someone adjusted my heights, I weigh 2 bills so it makes a difference when I get in the car.

 

BB are you using an alignment kit with your coils? What brand are you running?

 

I did a lot of research before I got mine. I wanted a daily drivable drop without too much work. Usually people recommend a rear camber kit unless slammed, then you will need front and rear. I bought SPC.

Problem is I bought coils and played with them till I got it where I wanted and it is def lower than I thought I would go. The adjustment allows you soo much play.