NEED HELP: ksport coilover install

azn370z · 10-31-2010, 01:39 AM

It looks like those may fit and work. My only concern is that nissan did not design the springs to be under the area where the struts are. I don't know if the z can handle the extra force from the springs.

That's a concern I read when I had the 350z as some people wanted the strut and springs to be combined. Even though nissan tested and designed the z to have the strut and spring separate for better handling.

Honestly, I don't think many coilover companies do as much R&D as nissan.

destinyZ · 10-31-2010, 02:35 AM

I know what you mean. I think the idea is to make the rear end tighter. I did a test fit on the front and it fits great, no issues. I should be able to put them in tomorrow if I can get an appointment with nissan the next day to do a wheel alignment and make sure the camber/toe is good to go. I'll also right a thread on fitment, weight (need to buy scale), and install. This will help ppl have confidence in the install when the shock and spring are together. If I cant get an appointment then ill be installing it on thursday and go to nissan on friday.

Thank you everyone that helped.

10-31-2010, 01:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 491	It looks like those may fit and work. My only concern is that nissan did not design the springs to be under the area where the struts are. I don't know if the z can handle the extra force from the springs. That's a concern I read when I had the 350z as some people wanted the strut and springs to be combined. Even though nissan tested and designed the z to have the strut and spring separate for better handling. Honestly, I don't think many coilover companies do as much R&D as nissan. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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10-31-2010, 02:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
destinyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Guam, USA Age: 37 Posts: 415 Drives: FROM INDIANA Rep Power: 17	I know what you mean. I think the idea is to make the rear end tighter. I did a test fit on the front and it fits great, no issues. I should be able to put them in tomorrow if I can get an appointment with nissan the next day to do a wheel alignment and make sure the camber/toe is good to go. I'll also right a thread on fitment, weight (need to buy scale), and install. This will help ppl have confidence in the install when the shock and spring are together. If I cant get an appointment then ill be installing it on thursday and go to nissan on friday. Thank you everyone that helped.