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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 06:17 AM
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Needed input,I'm ready to tackle my suspension.Looking to install Sway-Bars and Coilovers Front and Rear. My car is sitting on 20" front and rear. Car is daily driven and not raced. In the complex i live in we have seven speed bumps one way to my home. I do not want to slam the car just looking to lower the front about 1 1/2 to 2 and the rear about 1" also worried about tire wear. what would you suggest for a good set of coilovers that can be adjusted and will last the life of my 2012 G.
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 08:18 AM
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Tein basic coilovers on a budget, Stance SS for a bit more, KW V1 for a bit more, and for full adjustable dampers and KW quality the KW v3. The price range for that group starts at about $900 and tops out at $1800. If it were me I'd go w/ KW v1, they're about $1350. You'll also want a F&R camber kit and rear toe kit, that's about $500.
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 08:25 PM
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blnewt,The KW V1's sound good.Who manufactures a good camber and toe kit. And if i find that the car is sitting to low or to high can the V1's be adjusted. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Donnie's G37S
blnewt,The KW V1's sound good.Who manufactures a good camber and toe kit. And if i find that the car is sitting to low or to high can the V1's be adjusted. Thanks.
Here's the part #s for the camber/toe sets, check vendor THMotorports and ask for Luke
Specialty Products Company | SPC Alignment | The Automotive Alignment Leaders

The KW V1s are height adjustable, the dampers are pre-set from the factory. The KW V3 has the height adjustment and damper adjustment.
Most that have the V1s give great feedback for how the dampers are set up for spirited daily driving and occasional track duty.
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 06:19 AM
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So I ended pulling the Trigger on a pair of KW V1's Eibach sway bars and Eibach Front and Rear Camber and Toe Kit's Soon to be installed By SoCal Suspension. Surely Not a cheap Add On. Thanks for all of your help.
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Donnie's G37S
So I ended pulling the Trigger on a pair of KW V1's Eibach sway bars and Eibach Front and Rear Camber and Toe Kit's Soon to be installed By SoCal Suspension. Surely Not a cheap Add On. Thanks for all of your help.
Well you're doing it the right way by buying the good stuff
You might be paying more anyway if you buy cheap and aren't happy
Adding all those parts at once will be quite a dramatic change, the initial difference in firmness of your ride might take a bit to get used to but once you do you should really be impressed.

Look forward to some pics and impressions once you get it together, I think you'll be a happy camper!
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Old Feb 12, 2015 | 05:50 AM
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I feel Good about it.Knowing that i'm doing it the correct way. and being able to adjust the system if need be. Nick at SoCal stated that the car will be a blast to drive and that i will truly be a Happy Camper.
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 05:24 AM
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Pic's With The G's New Suspension

Although i managed to lose the Splitter on the Freeway on my way home last Friday> Here are Pic's of the car.
Attached Thumbnails Coilovers-img_3359.jpg   Coilovers-img_3352.jpg   Coilovers-img_3348.jpg  
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What splitter did u have
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Donnie's G37S
Although i managed to lose the Splitter on the Freeway on my way home last Friday> Here are Pic's of the car.
Looking good Donnie, did you get it aligned yet? And how are you liking the feel of the KWs?
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 08:41 PM
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It was a Stillen.
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 08:45 PM
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Love it, Got it aligned.They asked me to bring it back by the shop after 500 Miles or so. And they will recheck everything. Thanks for your help blnewt.
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Old Mar 13, 2015 | 05:58 AM
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How much did the labor cost to have your coilovers, camber kit, and alignment done? Im trying to figure out when I will be able to afford doing the same thing

Originally Posted by Donnie's G37S
Love it, Got it aligned.They asked me to bring it back by the shop after 500 Miles or so. And they will recheck everything. Thanks for your help blnewt.
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Old Mar 13, 2015 | 06:10 AM
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The Cost For the Install,Coils,Sway Bars,and Tow and Cambers Kits ended up Being 800.00. That included Adjustments if Needed. I will tell that SoCal Suspension Really Knows what they are doing. Car rides like it's on Rails. Ask for Nick.
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Old Mar 13, 2015 | 01:39 PM
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Sounds reasonable. I will need to find a place a little closer to me but if I cant I might be willing to make a trip to San Diego
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