I am considering coming back to Infiniti and am getting close to purchasing a 2012 or 2013 37xs coupe. One question so far...does the xs coupe ride lower than the x coupe? I know the non-awd models come with different springs with the sport package but am not sure if the same applies to the x with sport package. If anyone knows the approximate difference in height, if any, I would appreciate it.

Thanks!

 

I think xS and x Coupes are the same height. Still get the xS though.
I got tired of looking for an xS and bought a 2011 x....since then I swapped the front to the 11+ sport bumper, installed the paddle shifters, sport pedals and now Akebono BBK. Worth it IMO

 

I definitely want the sport package! I am actually hoping the xs coupe doesn't sit lower than the x as I have driven lowered cars before and don't miss the hassles of navigating around without scraping.

Thanks!

 

From the FSM:

 

You may have more of a concern about the front lip on the S model bumper.
The ride-height specs don't indicate bumper height.

That said, I only scrape on some pretty extreme conditions. In fact the only thing I can think about is one corner of my driveway where the street is sunken. I can barely walk it much less drive it.

IMO the issue with the S is it's too high for a sports car. The wheel gap is like an SUV.

 

Thanks for the info. You are correct that it is too high for a sports car and I know I will get the itch to lower it. I lowered my G sedan and it was a love/hate relationship. Too many driveways and entrances are built for SUV's not sports cars.

 

I'm lowered on Eibach pro-kit springs and I haven't scraped my front anywhere. If you do want to lower it and only want a mild drop, Swift springs for the AWD coupe are a good option

 

I completely agree with the others that stock ride height for the xS coupe is too high especially from an aesthetics standpoint, ride quality is pretty good and scraping was never much of a concern. I went with Swift Springs and it dropped just enough to cut the wheel gap without sacrificing much in the way of ride quality (a little stiffer) and I am still not terribly concerned about scraping. I live in PA where our roads are generally pretty awful FWIW.