I do not know much about suspension parts so I have few questions, specifically about the Stance Coilovers.


1. Is there only one Stance Coilover for the G37 sedan or are there several models?

2. Do these coilovers save weight?

3. Do I need any other part, such as a camber kit to fix something?

4. Any other similar coilovers around the same price?

 

1~ AFAIK Stance only makes the "true" coilover set for the Gs (not the OEM setup that uses separate rear springs and shocks)

2~A little, but not enough to make a difference

3~Coilovers typically drop fairly low even on the highest settings, at least in the rear, the Stance may go a bit higher, not sure. But I would recommend a full F&R camber arm, rear toe kit set w/ any coilover setup.

4~I think for the price the Stance are the best option. For a few hundred more you could get KWv1 which aren't damper adjustable but still can adjust height so you might consider that as well.

One other option to consider would be a lowering spring combined w/ Koni Yellow struts/shocks, getting good reviews from the few that have done it.

 

This is the only thing that I was worried about

How much will that extra setup cost me?

 

What are your goals? Handling, height adjustment, street, light track use, heavy track use?

Are you trying to avoid camber kits? If you're going with coil overs, you'll probably want to get corner balanced, which is another cost to consider.

http://www.stance-usa.com/sus/faq

Main advantage of purchasing our coilover is to corner balance your vehicle properly. Corner balancing simply means to set the cross weight evenly as possible. By having even cross weight, you'll have even weight over the front tires which will the vehicle better braking traction and stability. Rears will benefit from stability coming out from corners for RWD vehicles. Believe it or not, proper corner balance can significantly improve street ride quality as well. We've seen our customers lower their track times 5-10% just by having their vehicles properly balanced at the track.

 

The full F&R complete camber/toe set runs about $500, so $1050 (give or take) for the Stance coils, $500 for the camber set, $125 for alignment, and like Lego mentioned corner balance (not sure the cost on that as I haven't done that w/ my setup) if you want to get that done. With the exception of the alignment & balance the rest you can install yourself w/ the help of DIY links on the site. If you go w/ a mild spring drop like Swift you might just go w/ the rear camber/toe set which is about $150. The Swift springs are about $300 so you'd be about $750 less going that route and another $350 less if you just go w/ the rear camber set.

If you're planning long term the $500 for the camber set will pay for itself in tire wear over a couple years so I'd consider that when deciding what to get.

 

Where are Stance coilovers made? Taiwan?

 

Better ride and minimum lowering. Trying to avoid extra costs. I dont like springs with the OEM struts would rather buy the coilovers which have the springs and struts made for each other.



I guess this is off my mod list for the next 5 years. That's over $2000 with install and I was going to buy this with new wheels.

 

I'd recommend looking into Koni yellows + your spring of choice, or even OE springs if drop isn't important. Lifetime warranty, adjustable, top notch quality.

Lots more guys on the Z boards running Koni shocks than on here.

 

I have k&w v3 on my 2008 g37s coupe..the ride height is pretty low so you might want to keep it on the highest setting which is perfect, gives you about a two finger width of space between the tire and wheel wells,living in the north east winter could be a little tough and i have no problems with speed bumps or entry ramps, i drive 40 miles per day to and from work highway and some local roads and ride comfort is firm but very comfortable handles really well no body rolls, perfect combination of handling and comfort,no squeaks or rattles,great product.cost around 1200 dollars.hope that helps you a little.

 

How are your alignment settings? Did you get corner balanced?

 

If he can set two finger gap all around then alignment shouldn't be off too much and I reckon camber kit would not be necessary. I personally would go for kw or tein because they use oem top hats which provide much better comfort.

 

Seriously? That's a terrible assumption

 

Which part? Alignment or comfort? And how do you know it's assumption?

 

Alignment. I have 2 finger gap and alignment specs were off.

There is nothing fact based about "finger gap" and alignment specs.

 

No doubt alignment will be off when you mess with suspension but I'm trying to say that camber kit won't really be necessary because toe can be easily be adjusted to spec and camber isn't that extreme that will kill the tires.

Edit: I totally should add that everyone's fingers are different. Mines are fat! lol