Transfer my Koni/Swift setup to Nismo?

Ape Factory · 06-28-2017, 10:34 PM

The Koni's have a shorter shaft than OEM correct? Aren't they designed to work with lowering springs? The Swifts might keep the OEM shocks out of their optimal range and they'll wear out more quickly.

Lastly, how many miles on the Konis? If they're high mileage, might be good to get them rebuilt first.

Rusty · 06-28-2017, 10:41 PM

What is the mileage on your Koni's? If you got some mileage on them. Either rebuild or replace. The new Nismo's have softer valving and springs I believe. I would drive the Nismo for awhile to see how you like the ride before pulling the trigger to quick on changing stuff out.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-29-2017, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

What is the mileage on your Koni's? If you got some mileage on them. Either rebuild or replace. The new Nismo's have softer valving and springs I believe. I would drive the Nismo for awhile to see how you like the ride before pulling the trigger to quick on changing stuff out.

I gotta lower the car a little for sure. My Koni swift combo definitely improved handling and made the car a little smoother on road. I'm just wondering what nismo owners think about where my brain is going with using the same suspension setup in my sport.

Rusty · 06-29-2017, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I gotta lower the car a little for sure. My Koni swift combo definitely improved handling and made the car a little smoother on road. I'm just wondering what nismo owners think about where my brain is going with using the same suspension setup in my sport.

The Koni/Swift combo is a good set-up. I wouldn't worry about it.

Spooler · 07-06-2017, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I gotta lower the car a little for sure. My Koni swift combo definitely improved handling and made the car a little smoother on road. I'm just wondering what nismo owners think about where my brain is going with using the same suspension setup in my sport.

You will probably like it better than the stock Nismo setup. Stock leaves something to be desired on bumpy roads. Aka, missing a kidney.

Rusty · 07-07-2017, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

You will probably like it better than the stock Nismo setup. Stock is something to be desired on bumpy roads. Aka, missing a kidney.

Fixed it!

If you have a heavy chested woman in a tube top in the passenger seat. You don't know what you are missing.

MaysEffect · 07-07-2017, 05:29 PM

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Fixed it!

If you have a heavy chested woman in a tube top in the passenger seat. You don't know what you are missing.

bump and rebound technically could be measured in displacements of tits/mm or /in depending how large your cup volume is.

Rusty · 07-07-2017, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MaysEffect

bump and rebound technically could be measured in displacements of tits/mm or /in depending how large your cup volume is.

Take the science out of it and enjoy the ride/view.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-29-2017, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ape Factory

The Koni's have a shorter shaft than OEM correct? Aren't they designed to work with lowering springs? The Swifts might keep the OEM shocks out of their optimal range and they'll wear out more quickly.

Lastly, how many miles on the Konis? If they're high mileage, might be good to get them rebuilt first.

I have about 25,000 miles on the Koni. I thought the Nismo shocks were half an inch shorter so I wasn't sure?

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