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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 10:20 AM
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I just received my 2011 G37 xs and I want to drop it. My question is what spring gives the biggest drop and nicest ride. I know the best way to go is a coilover setup but I don't want to do that yet. Thanks!!!!
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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h&r, not sure if its the same spring for the x or not though.
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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Please realize that "biggest drop" and "nicest ride" are at the opposite ends of the spectrum. Pick which you want, you can't have both.
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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what I mean't to say was which spring gives the nicer look while still having a "o.k." ride.
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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HR springs will give you the most extreme drop. Couldn't tell you how it rides since I don't own a set.
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 01:45 PM
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h&R'S ride great IMO but just realize it is really low. It is not 1.5 f and 1.4 rear or whatever it states, its more like 2.1 f and 2.0 r especially on the sport suspension. I dunno how the X works though. Lots of people love eibachs as well and s-techs your gunna get a a lot of mixed reviews, best idea is to search the forum there is plenty information to look at. You have a coupe right?
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 01:52 PM
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yup, it's a coupe. I went to H&R's website and like you said, it states a 1.5 in front and 1.4 in back. I think i'm gonna go with the H&R. You can never be to low....right? lol
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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for an AWD ("X") you're going to have to go with eibach to get an even drop.
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Captin Crunch
yup, it's a coupe. I went to H&R's website and like you said, it states a 1.5 in front and 1.4 in back. I think i'm gonna go with the H&R. You can never be to low....right? lol

Also, with H&R springs, plan to fork out for camber kits.
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 02:35 PM
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yup, camber kits will be a must with h&r. I waited 2 months to get them, there was no tire wear on my stock wheels, but I would def. get them unless you dont mind buying tires more often
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 05:44 AM
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man when you drop as low as you sound like you want you should get you set up then a camber...align the damn car and let it settle IMO
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