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Old Jan 2, 2021 | 10:34 PM
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Anyone just lower front end to match rear?

Since got new rims tires ,Fat rims big offset they spoke with big tires. The rear gap looks fine. Front looks funny at factory height. Any one just Lower there front end a inch or so ?
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Old Jan 3, 2021 | 01:08 PM
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Could prob use coil overs for this. I tried just some H techs on the front and stock sport springs in the back but it lowers it farther than the back. Also the handling dynamics with that setup seems to be very unstable in the rear. You might have better luck with coil overs but I would use them all the way around.
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Old Jan 3, 2021 | 07:45 PM
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Allright yes that’s what everyone keeps telling me. I probably should of went with smaller tires in the rears and fronts . Oh well . I’ don’t like the cambered in look at all. Probably just keep the factory height for now.
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Old Jan 10, 2021 | 06:47 PM
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Yes, I got coilovers to fix this problem, and as a bonus, it made the car handle way better. I lowered the back a little, and lowered the front even more.
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Old Jan 10, 2021 | 08:44 PM
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I went the other route... Swift lowering springs in the front, and coil overs in the rear. Floor to fender is exactly the same front and rear, which means there's a very slight rake going on.
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Old Jun 27, 2021 | 07:31 PM
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Im back and decided to lower it. All i hear everyday is Why isnt it lowered? So I decided to try the Tein H springs since its not as aggressive as the Tein S. I dont want my car stupid low. Not to many reviews on H so hit or miss. It already rubs on rear slightly even with bumper tabs cut and removed.
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Old Jun 27, 2021 | 07:33 PM
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What rear coil overs did you get ?
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I went the other route... Swift lowering springs in the front, and coil overs in the rear. Floor to fender is exactly the same front and rear, which means there's a very slight rake going on.
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Old Jun 27, 2021 | 07:35 PM
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What rear coil overs did you get ?
Tein Basis. However, after about a year the rear Tein shocks started squeaking horribly. Took me forever to figure out the noise, and I put the OEM sport shocks back on. So really, the only thing "coilover-ish" in the rear, is the Tein springs and the adjustable height top collars.
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Old Jun 27, 2021 | 07:53 PM
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Im slap the Tein H spring on drive it let them Settle for few weeks then camber the rears in a bit. Looks like no other option. I already have camber kit installed. Really just wanted to lower the front
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Tein Basis. However, after about a year the rear Tein shocks started squeaking horribly. Took me forever to figure out the noise, and I put the OEM sport shocks back on. So really, the only thing "coilover-ish" in the rear, is the Tein springs and the adjustable height top collars.
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Old Jun 28, 2021 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by woodieg37
Im slap the Tein H spring on drive it let them Settle for few weeks then camber the rears in a bit. Looks like no other option. I already have camber kit installed. Really just wanted to lower the front
I ended up going with 370z front strut assemblies. It even'd the car out and I believe it's what you're aiming for
Here's the end result 370z front G37S rear
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Old Jun 28, 2021 | 11:15 AM
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^^^ Nice. Lowered, but just enough to make it even (looking). But still useable and normal.

Anytime you mod a car where it looks OEM to the untrained eye, but more than stock to you... that's a win.

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Old Jun 28, 2021 | 06:01 PM
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Yes, thats exactly what I’m looking for on my coupe. Nothing crazy- simple clean look, level it out to match the rear gap. I wonder if my buddy still has his factory front struts left over from 370z to try them. I took some measurements today if I install the Tein H springs on rear be sitting on rear tires, so probably just install fronts and go from there. Previous post said they did it and it said it wasnt stable in the rear ?
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I ended up going with 370z front strut assemblies. It even'd the car out and I believe it's what you're aiming for
Here's the end result 370z front G37S rear
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Old Jun 28, 2021 | 06:08 PM
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My current rims specs 19x11+22 offset with 275/35/19 for rears and 19x9.5+15 offset with 245/40/19 fronts
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Old Jun 28, 2021 | 06:26 PM
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I figured the g37 and 370z had same strut assembly. Are they not Interchangeable? Unless like in your case lower it.
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Old Jun 29, 2021 | 10:31 AM
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Apparently the damper body length is different. Physically, they interchange, although each is tuned for the oem springs and weight so your ride height will turn out different depending on what combination you choose.
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