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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 08:15 PM
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Exclamation HELP Need opinions

Hey guys,
So I've got a 2008 G37s which is mostly stock. (Sub Installed/LED's in grille/Windows Tinted)
I've got about $400 I'm willing to spend on it and I'm debating between what I should get (Preferably Lowered or Exhaust)
Any Ideas???
(What my car basically looks like atm)
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 08:19 PM
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With that budget you can go springs... not much options on exhaust ... Tanabe axel backs are still in the $7-800 range...
I have a set of Stechs Tein sitting in the garage with oem struts if your interested... low millage on both... sitting there ready to be shipped!
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 08:21 PM
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I also got a 2008 G37s and I can tell you that somehow after installing the eibach pro kit I now like driving my G even more.
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Gio37
I also got a 2008 G37s and I can tell you that somehow after installing the eibach pro kit I now like driving my G even more.
How much did you lower them? How much was it? Does your car ever scrape? I was looking into H&R Lowering Springs they lower: Front 1.2" and Back 0.8"
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JakeB
How much did you lower them? How much was it? Does your car ever scrape? I was looking into H&R Lowering Springs they lower: Front 1.2" and Back 0.8"
H&Rs rarely lower what they claim, it's typically one of the lowest spring drops for the G. You'll probably blow your $400 budget since you'll probably need F&R camber kits (about $500 more). Maybe H&R has another part # for that mild drop but all H&Rs I've seen are pretty slammed. Might want to look into Blairs' STechs, if they're already on the OEM struts that would save some install time and you'll be able to keep your stock springs on your stock struts should you ever want to go back to oem height or at the very least have another set of struts as a spare. S Techs are pretty low too, lower than Eibachs but usually not as low as H&Rs.
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by JakeB
How much did you lower them? How much was it? Does your car ever scrape? I was looking into H&R Lowering Springs they lower: Front 1.2" and Back 0.8"
It doesnt scrape because the eibach pro kit dropped about 1-1/4" front and about 3/4" rear....Im still careful but it doesnt scrape.
The ride is a little stiffer but I like the handling feel.

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g/l
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 12:27 AM
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You're ride looks just like mine! (Except it's black)
You should look into getting matte black headlights. Would look awesome!
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 01:07 AM
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save your money. get the big boy parts!
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 01:19 AM
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 01:38 AM
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I did the Eibach Pro kit with 20mm spacers all around... looks perfect!... After alignment no need for camber kit!
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 03:45 PM
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Yup, the Eibach Pro kit is just right, perfect drop, no scraping, no camber. Nicely tucks in the 19 inch wheels.
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by josh37
Yup, the Eibach Pro kit is just right, perfect drop, no scraping, no camber. Nicely tucks in the 19 inch wheels.
Hows the performance compared to stock sport suspension?
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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 12:47 AM
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Got a picture of your car??
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