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Apr 1, 2009 | 08:21 PM

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im keeping my stockies....got them PC'd and everyone loves them...eibachs are the way to roll.

Apr 1, 2009 | 09:59 PM

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As for the wheels, stick with the stock 19's!! At the rate things are heading on this forum, you and I will have the only G37's with stock wheels within a few months!!

Guess I'm a follower coz I'm anxiously waiting on my Eibachs and aftermarket 20s

You'll join the dark side soon enough

Apr 13, 2009 | 12:30 AM

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Eibach!

Apr 13, 2009 | 10:32 AM

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If you're looking for a subtle drop and you're hoping to stay on the inexpensive side, then like everyone else said, Eibach Pro Kit springs are the way to go. Many of us (myself included) have been able to get extremely close to spec, or even within spec, with a good alignment about a month later. If you're super **** about even tire wear, then go with the camber kit and toe bolts, but IMO you won't need them with Eibachs.

any idea if this holds true when lowering the X coupe with eibachs? Drop is 1.9 and 1.3...possibly require camber kits since the drop is lower than the S....

I lowered the car saturday and getting an alignment tomorrow. Hopefully the dealership can get it back or close enough to spec so I can sell my rear camber

sorry for the hijack

OP, get eibachs and stock 19's look great.

Apr 15, 2009 | 03:37 PM

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dont mean to hijack thread but sort of inline with discussion...if i drop on my stocks with Eibach pro kit and later decide to go with 20"...will there be any issues? ie, rubbing etc..?

Apr 15, 2009 | 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by snaik69

dont mean to hijack thread but sort of inline with discussion...if i drop on my stocks with Eibach pro kit and later decide to go with 20"...will there be any issues? ie, rubbing etc..?

Down the road w 20"s it will rub if you have more than 1 passenger in the car. Also depends on what wheels you get and the offsets.

Apr 15, 2009 | 09:01 PM

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^^thanks...good to know...

Apr 17, 2009 | 12:38 PM

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do the tanabe's settle more than the eibach's do? You have eibach listed before tanabe in the least to most drop for springs. However, eibach's website claims they drop the car .1" more on all 4 corners than the tanabe's do.
I know its hard to measure .1", but still. I only want to buy and install springs once.

Apr 17, 2009 | 04:34 PM

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pics speak louder - heres my oem 19s pc'd with eibachs.

Apr 20, 2009 | 08:29 PM

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OK OK OK.... here's my issue guys.... I'm hoping for a SOLID answer. I have 20x8.5 & 20x10 with Vredestein 255/30 & 295/25 that will be ready for install THIS week. What do I do with lowering and alignment issues???? My old G35 w/ 18's I did Tein and loved it! I want this car done RIGHT! Please give me the 411 guys!!! Thx. -SURVYVR- from New Hampshire!

Apr 20, 2009 | 09:11 PM

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Eibach Pro Kit!

My tires are bald and almost worn even in the rear. No camber kit. If you want perfect tire wear in rear get a camber kit. I'm happy with my camber.

Apr 22, 2009 | 07:16 PM

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So after a drop (Eibach kit), Is it a must to get a rear camber kit? I don't wanna wear my new rear tires down.

Apr 23, 2009 | 09:17 PM

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If you want your rear tires to last as long as possible then get the rear camber kit. I figured spending $200 on a camber kit would end up costing me a lot less then having to replace my tires a lot more often.

Apr 24, 2009 | 06:23 PM

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True! Now that I think about it I will probably get a kit as well. I said my tires wore almost even and after looking at them taken off my car (geting my xix 21 rims put on as I post this) yes it's more worn in the inside than outside. Not alot but enough for a kit.

Apr 25, 2009 | 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Hpauto

They are all good, just depends on what drop rate you want to get. The drops from least to most are: Eibach, Tanabe, H&R, and Teins. I would def recommend camber kits, spending $ on them now will be cheaper down the road versus spending money on new tires.

It depends on which Tanabe springs you get. The NF210 & GF210 have a 1"/.7" drop but the DF210 will have more once they're available. Eibach is 1.2"/.8".