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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 12:42 AM
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G37x sedan lowering questions

Well guys am thinking of lowering my 2012 g37 x sedan soon and I came across megan lowering springs for the g37x sedan $160 am on a tight budget right now anyways from reading the spects of the springs I don't know how much of a gap I will have if I do get it am looking for a very small gap between the wheel and the fender I have a set of 19 that came off the g37s my other question is do I need spacers I saw some lowered cars on the site And I love the way they look can someone take the time and help me out please
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ravie
Well guys am thinking of lowering my 2012 g37 x sedan soon and I came across megan lowering springs for the g37x sedan $160 am on a tight budget right now anyways from reading the spects of the springs I don't know how much of a gap I will have if I do get it am looking for a very small gap between the wheel and the fender I have a set of 19 that came off the g37s my other question is do I need spacers I saw some lowered cars on the site And I love the way they look can someone take the time and help me out please
Out of time right now but I'll get back to you tonight, if I forget shoot me a PM, thanks!
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 11:53 PM
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This is the only info I could find on those springs and the member hasn't been on the site since August
https://www.myg37.com/forums/newbie-...g37x-09-a.html
From the pics it appears to be a pretty low drop but hard to say for sure.
You might also consider Tanabe lowering springs.
To be honest I wouldn't lower a G without setting aside about $1000, it may come out less if you don't need a full F&R camber kit but money for the springs, camber kits, alignment, tax, will be close to that, and if you only need a rear camber kit it's about $700 that you should budget for.
As far as spacers, IMO it's best to lower it the way you want it, then see how much spacing you want. Spacers are simple to add at a later date, no need to get them right away.
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Old Apr 19, 2015 | 12:25 PM
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To me the Swifts give the perfect drop on the X sedan. But you're looking at around $300/$350 most likely.
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Old Apr 19, 2015 | 09:13 PM
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How low do you have to go before you need camber kit on a 2012 g37x sedan with 19 thinking of lowering my g 1.25 front and 1.2 rear do I need camber kit
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Old Apr 19, 2015 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ravie
How low do you have to go before you need camber kit on a 2012 g37x sedan with 19 thinking of lowering my g 1.25 front and 1.2 rear do I need camber kit
You can drop it, get it aligned then decide, most that go that route end up buying the camber kit anyway. I would recommend them and in time they should pay for themselves in tire wear.
But the decision is yours
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Old Apr 19, 2015 | 11:31 PM
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blnewt you have been so dam helpful and I thank you for that, I told all my friends about this site and so far everyone is so happy with everyone and their 2 cents so thanks.
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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 01:09 AM
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I just lowered my 11 g37xs sedan with Swifts springs (new $299 Ebay). I love the drop and the ride is great, only a little stiffer. I got it aligned and yes, you should get front and rear camber kits ($500) or your tires will suffer. My car was -1.75 front and -2.25 rear camber after the springs were installed, the front camber is not adjustable and the rear camber was adjusted to -1.5 after the 4 wheel alignment. The Megan springs are a little cheaper on Amazon and drop a little more, this will make your camber even worse. This is a $1000 venture to correctly lower your G.

Here is how it will sit after springs:


Have fun!

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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 09:15 AM
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Nice job Sir ^^^ How long did you wait before getting it aligned?
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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 09:46 AM
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I waited 7 days and drove less than 100 miles after the springs were installed until I got an alignment.
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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 11:54 AM
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g37xsfun. Your car looks so perfect that's what I want, which brand of camber kit did you went with if you could say.
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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 02:29 PM
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The SPC 72130 front and 2x72260 rear with the straight arms and toe bolts seem to be the best value. I am getting those from a vendor on here very soon.
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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 07:37 PM
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I have to second the idea that you should wait on springs until you have enough extra $. I went with swift springs, and the drop is perfect. I have around -2 camber all around and will not go for a camber kit until I see how the tires are affected.

You will NEED spacers if you're on stock rims. I have 19" from an M, and the car looked horrible with the wheels tucked in. Originally, I didn't want spacers, but they are a must if you don't have properly offset aftermarket wheels. I got 20mm spacers, and now it looks awesome. If I had to do it over again, I would probably go with 25 all around or maybe even 30mm spacers for the front.

Just a heads up on overall prices: $300 for swifts, $200 for install, $100 for alignment, $200 for spacers, and extra if you go for camber kit. Not a cheap upgrade, but definitely worth it.
Here's a photo of the swifts. It has a slight raked look which I dig.
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Old Apr 21, 2015 | 07:29 PM
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Im new to the G's,had a 06 maxima and had drop springs and never did a camber kit.Tire wear was normal. Is it something unique to the G's that we need camber kits??
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 09:24 AM
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Dropped on swifts also, an my alignment is always a little out.
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