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Old May 10, 2016 | 07:04 PM
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Help! Question about Coilovers

I have a 2012 G37x coupe and looking at the K Sport coilovers. I'm pretty set on them because of price range, and do have a good review from what I've heard, and the fact that it is a "true" coilover kit. I want to get rid of wheel gap and not sure if I need a camber kit as well. My ride height stock is at 28 from top of wheel well to floor. so it would go down to 26.5, which would mean I would be dropping it 1.5in. I'd prefer not to get a camber kit if not absolutely need because I don't have the money at the moment and want to lower it now
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Old May 10, 2016 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by GLodi_31
I have a 2012 G37x coupe and looking at the K Sport coilovers. I'm pretty set on them because of price range, and do have a good review from what I've heard, and the fact that it is a "true" coilover kit. I want to get rid of wheel gap and not sure if I need a camber kit as well. My ride height stock is at 28 from top of wheel well to floor. so it would go down to 26.5, which would mean I would be dropping it 1.5in. I'd prefer not to get a camber kit if not absolutely need because I don't have the money at the moment and want to lower it now
At the least I'd budget for the rear camber kit. If you have a dremel tool you can elongate the toe bolt slot & the rear camber arm bolt slot and get (2) SPC bolt kits, you will use 2 bolts for toe and 2 bolts for the camber arm. This elongated slot will allow the new bolts more adjustment and will get you in spec if you don't drop more than 2". The front toe is fully adjustable but expect your camber to be out of spec in front without a kit, but if you can keep it in the -1.8 range you should get reasonable wear in front.
KSports seem to get positive reviews, especially vs. the few other coilovers in their price point.
Here's some info on those bolts (costs about $50 for 2 kits)
https://www.myg37.com/forums/brakes-...-template.html
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Old May 11, 2016 | 09:25 AM
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Save your money and do it right or don't do it at all.
If you MUST, buy an Eibach pro kit so you can get used to driving lowered while your struts slowly blow and then save more for your coils/camber kit which you are going to need if "in spec" is what you're shooting for.
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Old May 11, 2016 | 12:18 PM
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Certainly want to do it right any suggestions on camber kits for awd coupe?
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Old May 11, 2016 | 10:52 PM
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I would actually stay with an OEM spring location in the rear and not a true type. There's just no reason to go with a true-type for street-only setups and a few good reasons not to.
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