Review Lowered the sedan

Old Nov 25, 2012 | 10:18 PM
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Lowered the sedan

Installed Swift 4N908 springs for RWD sedan today. Pleasantly surprised how similar the ride feels and how dramatically improved handling is. Much less body roll, less squatting, and better steering response. Handling is much more similar to my wife's 335i sport. Ride is just as G smooth as ever. This is definitely how the G should sit from the factory.

Drop is advertised at 1.2-1.3F 0.8-1.0R. Makes it sit perfectly even - a great height for those looking for a moderate drop.

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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 10:26 PM
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Nice! Finally the OEM sport wheels look good too!
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 10:44 PM
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Appreciate the strut pic! Got any more from other angles?
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by dkmesa350z
Installed Swift 4N908 springs for RWD sedan today. Pleasantly surprised how similar the ride feels and how dramatically improved handling is. Much less body roll, less squatting, and better steering response. Handling is much more similar to my wife's 335i sport. Ride is just as G smooth as ever. This is definitely how the G should sit from the factory.

Drop is advertised at 1.2-1.3F 0.8-1.0R. Makes it sit perfectly even - a great height for those looking for a moderate drop.

Looks real good dkmesa. I agree, great comfort with a nice suble drop with the added sport feel. What else do you plan for your G?
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 02:56 AM
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Looking good
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ashmostro
Appreciate the strut pic! Got any more from other angles?
I don't think I have any more shots of the front assemblies, but I can try to help ya if you have questions.
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by dkmesa350z
I don't think I have any more shots of the front assemblies, but I can try to help ya if you have questions.
Why must you have lowered your car and make me jealous?

Knew I should've bought those spring!

Damn Nissan Z taking all my money!
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 09:34 AM
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Ha! It is best to have only 1 money pit. And the Z is a very worthy money pit.
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 06:44 AM
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Updates?
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 10:49 AM
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Still loving the springs. I do not notice any loss in ride comfort and the improvements to handling characteristics really are impressive.

A bit more of a drop might be best for aftermarket wheels, but this subtle drop is perfect for stock wheels. It doesn't really look lowered IMO, it just sits where it should have from the factory.
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 11:32 AM
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how was your alignment after the install?
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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I have not yet taken it in for an alignment. Based on others input Bota36, specifically, I expect to be just beyond factory camber specs in the front, which will work perfect for me. Toe all around and rear camber should be fine.
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 10:31 AM
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keep us posted on your specs if you plan of getting it aligned. thanks.
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 12:26 PM
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I will certainly post the spec sheet after my alignment.
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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Just ordered my springs.
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