When lowering the G

Old Apr 11, 2015 | 01:38 AM
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Yes I will show once I do! I actually just ordered some coilovers, now I'm looking into a camber kit. Again I am new to this, so since I'll be getting a camber kit as well should I get only the rear? Or front and rear? I want to make sure since I'm dropping my G that I do it right! Thanks for the help btw
Some get by w/ just the rear kit, but being on coilovers I'd get the complete F&R kit, costs about $500. That's about the avg. price of two tires, in a couple years that full camber kit will have paid for itself
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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 03:00 AM
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Originally Posted by blnewt
Some get by w/ just the rear kit, but being on coilovers I'd get the complete F&R kit, costs about $500. That's about the avg. price of two tires, in a couple years that full camber kit will have paid for itself
Yeah I seen a few kits at about that price range and above. Pretty pricy !! But well worth it as you said instead of going through tires. Thanks!
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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 09:31 PM
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I'll chalk this one up to my ignorance... but could someone tell me why anyone would spend the time, hassle, and money to lower their car? Seems like a lot to go through for no real benefit while producing a car that will have a smaller pool of potential buyers on resale. It seems the time and money could be spent on other mods that will give performance, comfort, or some type of actual benefits without impairing the car's value and risking losing your oil pan with every bump or pothole. There must be something to it because lots of people do this but I'm still scratching my head on this one.....
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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by banklender
I'll chalk this one up to my ignorance... but could someone tell me why anyone would spend the time, hassle, and money to lower their car? Seems like a lot to go through for no real benefit while producing a car that will have a smaller pool of potential buyers on resale. It seems the time and money could be spent on other mods that will give performance, comfort, or some type of actual benefits without impairing the car's value and risking losing your oil pan with every bump or pothole. There must be something to it because lots of people do this but I'm still scratching my head on this one.....
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LOL, really though, some do it for performance, some do it for look, some do it for both.
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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by banklender
I'll chalk this one up to my ignorance... but could someone tell me why anyone would spend the time, hassle, and money to lower their car? Seems like a lot to go through for no real benefit while producing a car that will have a smaller pool of potential buyers on resale. It seems the time and money could be spent on other mods that will give performance, comfort, or some type of actual benefits without impairing the car's value and risking losing your oil pan with every bump or pothole. There must be something to it because lots of people do this but I'm still scratching my head on this one.....
It's a hobby not an investment. I mean I truly understand your point because it is very true. It's actually really hard to explain because I have tried to others but I chalk it up to the same ways guys pay 2300 bucks a year for a golf membership or pay 700 bucks 4 times a year to play hockey.

I have to admit I lowered mine for looks and I think the performance part is actually a bigger plus! Mine drives awesome since the springs went on.
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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 11:22 PM
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Most of us that drop it will end up returning it to stock when it's time to resell, then just part out the aftermarket stuff. You'll make a lot more in the end and like you said, most people looking for a used G prefer a G closer to stock.

I wouldn't want a G at stock height, I wish they'd come a bit lower from the factory but that's not the case, so not much else to do but lower the suspension
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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 11:38 PM
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I have every stock part and plan to put it all back on if it goes somewhere but I doubt that will be happening soon.
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 10:05 PM
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I as well plan of keeping all stock parts once I begin modding. As bsettles said, it's a hobby. I am lowering my car for looks, but I'm also buying the right parts so I can also improve performance so I get the best of both worlds
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 12:55 AM
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i too just lowered on coils and also have the rubbing issue on the fenders. im going to roll the fenders enough to give me clearance when going over bumps and dips. its a bit wrenching to hear it but i am able to manage it for the time bieng. and adrian what rims you running bro.
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 01:21 PM
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I totally get that! You want to make it yours and do what you want. Thanks for the reply.
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by juan goose
i too just lowered on coils and also have the rubbing issue on the fenders. im going to roll the fenders enough to give me clearance when going over bumps and dips. its a bit wrenching to hear it but i am able to manage it for the time bieng. and adrian what rims you running bro.
it is the worst noise lol but right now i have Rohana RC10s in matte black actually sir
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 04:40 PM
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These cars are pretty much rolled from factory. A lot of people with aggressive offset start running into issues on the rear (rear bumper bracket).

I'm lowered on H&R Springs + wheel spacers. I had to trim some of the rear bumper bracket and need to trim a little more so it'd stop rubbing on big dips. Fronts don't rub at all.
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 08:16 PM
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Copy that Adrian. They look good man.

I'm not running any spacers and rubbing up front. If I lower the back anymore I'll rub also. So I will be pulling/rolling all four fenders. I want to be able to get another in down and I'll be happy with the height.
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 09:57 PM
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thank you good sir! i just want the front to drop lower for me and then ill be satisfied i want to be about that static life lol
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