Brakes, Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Rollers and Rubbers (View All Posts)

Help Please! Lowering Springs for 2012 non sport sedan

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 24, 2012 | 02:57 AM
  #1  
G3FEEZY's Avatar
G3FEEZY
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: South Bay
Help Please! Lowering Springs for 2012 non sport sedan

what's up guys? I went though this entire sight and couldn't find much about recommendations on springs for a 2012 sedan non sport.

not looking for anything too aggressive, just want a bit better handling without having to get a camber kit...

any ideas? anyone have a setup they love?

thanks in advance
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2012 | 05:44 AM
  #2  
G37Sam's Avatar
G37Sam
Administrator
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 12,173
Likes: 244
From: Doha, Qatar
The non sport springs are similar to the sport springs, the only difference is in the AWD
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2012 | 05:44 AM
  #3  
G37Sam's Avatar
G37Sam
Administrator
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 12,173
Likes: 244
From: Doha, Qatar
The non sport springs are similar to the sport springs, the only difference is in the AWD
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2012 | 08:21 AM
  #4  
SwissCheeseHead's Avatar
SwissCheeseHead
Registered User
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,856
Likes: 87
From: Madison, WI
Sam...did you really have to tell him twice?!?! haha I think he got it the first time :P
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2012 | 11:42 AM
  #5  
ZOSTER33's Avatar
ZOSTER33
Premier Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,650
Likes: 228
From: Los Angeles-CA
My G37S sedan is RWD and not AWD. The G37S springs are not similar at all to the Non-Sport Journey model.

G3FEEZY you state you want better handling? You'll get slightly better handling if you use lowering springs but if you don't upgrade your tires or wheels your handling will not improve much. The S models get larger wheels, staggered and come with much stickier rubber, albeit, summer performance tires which dramatically improve the cars overall handling. From the research I did here on this forum I found that the majority of lowering springs drop your car 1.25" to 1.50" in front and 1.0" to 1.25" in the rear. There are other springs that can lower the car more but I don't think that's what you want. Eibach, Swift & H&R springs seem to be a popular choice among users on this forum. Hope this helps. I went the Eibach route and I am having them installed today. Will post pics later on. (The text below was taken from the infinitiusa.com website)

Sport Package Key Features 18 x 7.5-inch (front) and 18 x 8.5-inch (rear), split 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 225/50R18 (front) and 245/45R18 (rear) W-rated summer performance tires 14.7:1 sport-tuned steering gear Sport brakes View Additional Features Sport-tuned suspension with upgraded springs and double piston shock absorbers Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD) Sport front fascia, side sills and unique sport headlights
$2,250*
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2012 | 11:45 AM
  #6  
G3FEEZY's Avatar
G3FEEZY
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: South Bay
That was awesome! Thank you for taking the time!
I wish I had the extra dough to get the sport! This is my 3rd G and the first non sport. Honestly, it's not that bad in comparison! But definitely noticable in the steering wheel.
I plan on getting some 19's in the future, but the springs are a quick upgrade within my budget.

Thanks again!
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2012 | 12:20 PM
  #7  
ZOSTER33's Avatar
ZOSTER33
Premier Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,650
Likes: 228
From: Los Angeles-CA
Originally Posted by G3FEEZY
That was awesome! Thank you for taking the time!
I wish I had the extra dough to get the sport! This is my 3rd G and the first non sport. Honestly, it's not that bad in comparison! But definitely noticable in the steering wheel.
I plan on getting some 19's in the future, but the springs are a quick upgrade within my budget.

Thanks again!
You're welcome bro. BTW I posted pics last night of my drop on the eibachs.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Raye D. Ater
Build Threads
10
Nov 9, 2015 12:58 PM
bkouba88
Engine, Drivetrain & Forced-Induction
16
Aug 21, 2015 12:44 AM
MeatySock
Brakes & Suspension
9
Aug 14, 2015 08:25 AM
pledes23
Wheels & Tires
1
Aug 11, 2015 10:54 AM
Rubyq60
Brakes, Suspension, Wheels & Tires
3
Aug 3, 2015 10:36 PM




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:48 AM.