Lowering front only

Old Apr 21, 2017 | 11:48 PM
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Lowering front only

I have a 2012 IPL and I love the stock suspension but it just looks too high, especially the front. I was wondering if anyone has lowered only the front of their G and how they like the way it looks and drives. If anyone has done this please post pics too. Thanks.
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Old Apr 22, 2017 | 12:23 PM
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You posted in the Reviews section. I've asked the moderators to move this to the Tech section.
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Old Apr 22, 2017 | 01:11 PM
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consider weight distribution.. and oversteer.. what rates

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Old Apr 23, 2017 | 10:29 PM
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Having a bit of rake is okay, but I don't know to what extent you want to lower the front.
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Old Apr 23, 2017 | 10:34 PM
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I was thinking 1"-1.5" drop
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Old Apr 24, 2017 | 12:30 AM
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Here's an old thread, might be of help
https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-cou...the-front.html
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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 12:21 PM
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Thanks for the info. I don't want to mess with the balance of the car but it looks perfect with just the front lowered. I don't know what do to.
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Old May 10, 2017 | 05:38 PM
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Use springs off 370z in the rear put thinner spring pads
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Old May 14, 2017 | 05:36 PM
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On my G37S I lowered just the front with 370z springs. It looked great, handled great and barely put out my camber. I havent done his with my IPL, I'm going to do coilovers because I'm getting a deal from a friend.

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Old May 14, 2017 | 08:01 PM
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On my G37S I lowered just the front with 370z springs. It looked great, handled great and barely put out my camber. I havent done his with my IPL, I'm going to do coilovers because I'm getting a deal from a friend.
That looks good. They're just oem 370Z springs on the front?
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Old May 15, 2017 | 05:04 PM
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That looks good. They're just oem 370Z springs on the front?
Yes. Just the OEM 370z springs up front.
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Old May 15, 2017 | 06:17 PM
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I might just end up doing that. Did you keep stock struts/shocks?
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Old May 17, 2017 | 06:22 AM
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Yes u can use stock shocks even better if you get springs and struts as a whole
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Old May 17, 2017 | 03:33 PM
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G37 doesn't use a strut front-end.
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Old May 18, 2017 | 05:49 PM
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It's same as z but spring rate is different
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