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Old Mar 18, 2020 | 06:50 PM
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I need to lift my car... Any suggestions?



I just bought my 2008 G37s about 3 weeks ago and I bought it like the pics advertised... But I noticed that going over speed bumps or getting my car wash at those automatic washes are impossible!!! I need to lift it up about 2 inches...or so... It has after market EIBACH lowering springs.

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Old Mar 18, 2020 | 07:05 PM
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You could just get stock AWD springs. Those would be the tallest OEM option.
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Old Mar 18, 2020 | 07:11 PM
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You could just get stock AWD springs. Those would be the tallest OEM option.
Where could I get those?
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Old Mar 18, 2020 | 08:22 PM
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Just buy them new or used on fb / cl / etc.....
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Car looks good. Keep it as is and learn the ropes of driving a lowered car. I’m lower than you are and have no problems.
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Old Mar 19, 2020 | 02:04 PM
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Car looks good. Keep it as is and learn the ropes of driving a lowered car. I’m lower than you are and have no problems.
You're right. Car looks great. Rims are awesome too. But guess what... To each their own....
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Old Mar 19, 2020 | 02:12 PM
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I have eibachs too. I dont go to automatic car washes anymore, not because too low, but more because they are terrible on the paint and they scrape up my wheels. See if there’s a handwash place near you or if there’s a touchless or self service bay.

Most speed bumps i approach dont do too much, even if i go at them straight on, but i slow down and approach slow. Try approaching at an angle.

it’s really nice as it is, but do what you gotta do.
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Automatic car wash?
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Originally Posted by Maine1

I just bought my 2008 G37s about 3 weeks ago and I bought it like the pics advertised... But I noticed that going over speed bumps or getting my car wash at those automatic washes are impossible!!! I need to lift it up about 2 inches...or so... It has after market EIBACH lowering springs.
Get some inexpensive coilovers like Tein Basics. It will save you money over higher end kits by forgoing adjustable damping. If you mount them at full extent, it will be lower than OEM, but higher than what you've got here. If you're wanting advice, I wouldn't raise it more than a 1/2" where it is right now.

That's a real pretty Coupe. The wheels look great in gunmetal against that blue, and the calipers really pop in gold. I even like the body side molding... you don't see that often, but it looks fine on your Coupe.
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What Rochester said.
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Old Mar 20, 2020 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Infin88
I have eibachs too. I dont go to automatic car washes anymore, not because too low, but more because they are terrible on the paint and they scrape up my wheels. See if there’s a handwash place near you or if there’s a touchless or self service bay.

Most speed bumps i approach dont do too much, even if i go at them straight on, but i slow down and approach slow. Try approaching at an angle.

it’s really nice as it is, but do what you gotta do.
since your on eibachs did you get camber kits?
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Old Mar 21, 2020 | 01:43 AM
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I havent gotten em. I havent done an alignment either. Honestly, I should probably do both.
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Add a second layer of rubber spring pads
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Old Mar 21, 2020 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Maine1


I just bought my 2008 G37s about 3 weeks ago and I bought it like the pics advertised... But I noticed that going over speed bumps or getting my car wash at those automatic washes are impossible!!! I need to lift it up about 2 inches...or so... It has after market EIBACH lowering springs.
do you know the wheel and tire specs?
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Old Mar 21, 2020 | 12:05 PM
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The OP hasn't been online since joining and posting. And I had to delete one of his duplicated threads. So I guess what I'm saying is don't hold your breath for a response.

Wheels sure do look good on his car though, don't they? Gunmetal against blue with gold BBK... fantastic combo.
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