Well, here goes nothing... Buh-bye OEM
07-12-2016, 12:12 PM
#62
Final height adjustments done!
26-1/4" at all four corners.
**Thanks Brad, G37xsfun, & Ape-F for the advice**
I discovered shock height to fender height adjustment ration is ~1.5:1
This made changes easy to calculate.
Orthogonal shots for comparison :
Before and After:
Rear Pass Wheel
Front Pass Wheel
Measurements:
Oblique:
The alignment is done but they had a tad trouble getting the RR camber. I'll check to see if I cut the slot long enough, then get it redone to lock it all down. I also want to trim the A-Arm buckets on the LF just a bit more.
Exhaust pipe clearance is good all the way up. No problems with speed bumps or driveways at reasonable approach speeds. (careful) I did scrape the under cover on an aggressive fast G-out headed down a big hill. It wasn't normal driving though. My 1-hr commutes have been scrape free including the parking garage at work.
I'd like to get tuner bolts to match my calipers next...and spacers. I think 15mm front and 35 rear.
No noises yet. (fingers crossed)
Now to get some road time for the review.
26-1/4" at all four corners.
**Thanks Brad, G37xsfun, & Ape-F for the advice**
I discovered shock height to fender height adjustment ration is ~1.5:1
This made changes easy to calculate.
Orthogonal shots for comparison :
Before and After:
Rear Pass Wheel
Front Pass Wheel
Measurements:
Oblique:
The alignment is done but they had a tad trouble getting the RR camber. I'll check to see if I cut the slot long enough, then get it redone to lock it all down. I also want to trim the A-Arm buckets on the LF just a bit more.
Exhaust pipe clearance is good all the way up. No problems with speed bumps or driveways at reasonable approach speeds. (careful) I did scrape the under cover on an aggressive fast G-out headed down a big hill. It wasn't normal driving though. My 1-hr commutes have been scrape free including the parking garage at work.
I'd like to get tuner bolts to match my calipers next...and spacers. I think 15mm front and 35 rear.
No noises yet. (fingers crossed)
Now to get some road time for the review.
Last edited by bikezilla; 07-12-2016 at 12:52 PM.
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07-12-2016, 02:22 PM
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Definitely an improvement, with a reasonable drop and star-delete.
Next up, wheel spacers. Nothing crazy... 10 or 15mm maybe? Hard to tell from the pics.
Next up, wheel spacers. Nothing crazy... 10 or 15mm maybe? Hard to tell from the pics.
07-13-2016, 01:50 PM
#67
Re Spacers:
On the front,
I measured 17mm from the outside face of the tire, to the face of the wheel well.
So 15mm would be good, correct?
On the rear however I measured 37mm.
Is this because the rear wheel wells are wider, or perhaps the rears have a more aggressive standard camber, or did I just misread something?
The wheels are 42mm offset.
The tires are 245/45ZR19
On the front,
I measured 17mm from the outside face of the tire, to the face of the wheel well.
So 15mm would be good, correct?
On the rear however I measured 37mm.
Is this because the rear wheel wells are wider, or perhaps the rears have a more aggressive standard camber, or did I just misread something?
The wheels are 42mm offset.
The tires are 245/45ZR19
07-13-2016, 02:16 PM
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I'm sure 15mm spacers would do the trick up front. IDK what to tell you about the rears, because I don't have a Coupe. 37mm is a heck of a tuck.
Maybe, just maybe, you should be directing your thoughts towards new wheels. Either way, you've got a great resource here (in the forum, and Brad) for research into how to address this project.
Maybe, just maybe, you should be directing your thoughts towards new wheels. Either way, you've got a great resource here (in the forum, and Brad) for research into how to address this project.
05-25-2017, 03:46 PM
#69
Okay so I'm approaching a one year update. (in July, I know it's the end of May, sue me)
After nearly 11 months of service on a daily driver, at least 2hrs of driving a day, I am quite satisfied with the performance and ride of these Fortune Auto 500s.
The ride is quite smooth and it maintains the quality of ride the Infiniti initially came with, while adding just enough firmness to make it more sporty and responsive.
There have been absolutely no clunks, cliks, creaks or other unusual noises.
The shocks have preformed as transparently as the OEMs but as stated with a more sporty feel.
I'm in love with the ride height and almost a year later that is one of the first things that catches my eye when walking up to the car.
Spacers installed. Love the Final Fitment
final height 26-3/8"
Note I did have to trim the rear inside bumper mounting tab once the spacers were on. The inside liner also rubbed a bit untill the tire trimmed it off.
To anyone considering lowering their car, yes it is absolutely worth it and very satisfying. Even though it is a very expensive and difficult mod.
To anyone new to the idea of lowering. Please consider this:
- Lowering is not a tweak, it is not an upgrade. It is a MOD. There is no really quick, cheap or easy way to do this properly. If all you're willing to do is cut some springs, don't bother. This is the best example of "In for a penny, in for a pound" I can think of. You don't have to get coilovers, but I sincerely believe you will be happier in the long run if you plan on keeping the setup and drive often.
I know lots of ppl who had springs and eventually went to coils. Not so much the other way. And I know lots of ppl who went to springs only to find their shocks got bouncy months later.
Not preaching. Just consider do it nice or do it twice.
Cheers and thanks for all the helpful comments and advice!
After nearly 11 months of service on a daily driver, at least 2hrs of driving a day, I am quite satisfied with the performance and ride of these Fortune Auto 500s.
The ride is quite smooth and it maintains the quality of ride the Infiniti initially came with, while adding just enough firmness to make it more sporty and responsive.
There have been absolutely no clunks, cliks, creaks or other unusual noises.
The shocks have preformed as transparently as the OEMs but as stated with a more sporty feel.
I'm in love with the ride height and almost a year later that is one of the first things that catches my eye when walking up to the car.
Spacers installed. Love the Final Fitment
final height 26-3/8"
Note I did have to trim the rear inside bumper mounting tab once the spacers were on. The inside liner also rubbed a bit untill the tire trimmed it off.
To anyone considering lowering their car, yes it is absolutely worth it and very satisfying. Even though it is a very expensive and difficult mod.
To anyone new to the idea of lowering. Please consider this:
- Lowering is not a tweak, it is not an upgrade. It is a MOD. There is no really quick, cheap or easy way to do this properly. If all you're willing to do is cut some springs, don't bother. This is the best example of "In for a penny, in for a pound" I can think of. You don't have to get coilovers, but I sincerely believe you will be happier in the long run if you plan on keeping the setup and drive often.
I know lots of ppl who had springs and eventually went to coils. Not so much the other way. And I know lots of ppl who went to springs only to find their shocks got bouncy months later.
Not preaching. Just consider do it nice or do it twice.
Cheers and thanks for all the helpful comments and advice!
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