ACTUAL 350z coilovers! - pic thread!
06-02-2013, 10:33 PM
#141
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You have no rebound adjustment, you have a single adjustable shock that does a little of compression and rebound. If I remember right the bump stop is removed in the rear when you install the spring adjuster, you have to set the shock length to where the bump stop engages where you need it to ( if its not properly set this can lead to harshness )
07-16-2013, 07:59 AM
#143
I'm gonna bump this thread, because I just installed my Racelands. I also apologize for the large pictures.
They are a McPherson conversion, so the rears are a true coilover.
(and, of course, I forgot to take a picture of the rears so I will update this post later today).
The rears don't go that low. I have about a half inch of coils left, but I think I may purchase a shorter spring.
The fronts go very low. I could sit the rails on the ground if I wanted to. I have about an inch and a half more and only about an inch between my bumper and the ground.
I'm pretty sunk, but that will change soon. I also need an alignment.
They are also 12kg front and 7kg rear as far as spring rates go.
In my opinion these are a good stiffness for daily use. I've driven in Jettas and other VW's with Racelands and they do not feel how those do. In my experience, Racelands have been known to feel Civic-like, but these DO NOT at all feel like that. Instead, they make the car handle like it is on rails with little body roll, while still being relatively forgiving. While large bumps and potholes are obstacles, but that is not out of line for the average coilover setup. The only disadvantage is the lack of dampening adjustablility, which is understandably important to many people. Personally, I feel that that would be vital on a more track oriented setup, but for daily use, you can get by without it.
I will go out on a limb and say that these would rival the Stance setup barring the dampening adjustablility, of which the Racelands currently lack. I have a friend that has Stance coils installed on a G35 and the stiffness and ride is about the same. The rears of the Stance definitely go lower, but I would like to see if shorter rear springs make a difference on the Racelands. I will explore that and keep everyone updated. And at $500, half the price of what the Stance go for, it is a solid option if your short on money, want your Z low, but don't want to blow out your OEM shocks with lowering springs. I'm ultimately happy with them.
Also, first post
They are a McPherson conversion, so the rears are a true coilover.
(and, of course, I forgot to take a picture of the rears so I will update this post later today).
The rears don't go that low. I have about a half inch of coils left, but I think I may purchase a shorter spring.
The fronts go very low. I could sit the rails on the ground if I wanted to. I have about an inch and a half more and only about an inch between my bumper and the ground.
I'm pretty sunk, but that will change soon. I also need an alignment.
They are also 12kg front and 7kg rear as far as spring rates go.
In my opinion these are a good stiffness for daily use. I've driven in Jettas and other VW's with Racelands and they do not feel how those do. In my experience, Racelands have been known to feel Civic-like, but these DO NOT at all feel like that. Instead, they make the car handle like it is on rails with little body roll, while still being relatively forgiving. While large bumps and potholes are obstacles, but that is not out of line for the average coilover setup. The only disadvantage is the lack of dampening adjustablility, which is understandably important to many people. Personally, I feel that that would be vital on a more track oriented setup, but for daily use, you can get by without it.
I will go out on a limb and say that these would rival the Stance setup barring the dampening adjustablility, of which the Racelands currently lack. I have a friend that has Stance coils installed on a G35 and the stiffness and ride is about the same. The rears of the Stance definitely go lower, but I would like to see if shorter rear springs make a difference on the Racelands. I will explore that and keep everyone updated. And at $500, half the price of what the Stance go for, it is a solid option if your short on money, want your Z low, but don't want to blow out your OEM shocks with lowering springs. I'm ultimately happy with them.
Also, first post
How have they held up the past couple months? Any issues?
07-28-2013, 12:05 PM
#145
You have no rebound adjustment, you have a single adjustable shock that does a little of compression and rebound. If I remember right the bump stop is removed in the rear when you install the spring adjuster, you have to set the shock length to where the bump stop engages where you need it to ( if its not properly set this can lead to harshness )
Starting to think I should have spent the extra few hundred on a better setup....
Last edited by kyle22; 07-28-2013 at 12:28 PM.
01-13-2014, 07:11 AM
#151
Actually they are only 6k. I was mistaken. And it's a true which equates to around 11ish or 12ish k for stock setup. Just as a reference the stock Nismo suspension is 8k front, 12k rear. And it doesn't hurt at all either. It feels pretty good. I've got it to the stiffer setting too.
04-21-2014, 12:52 PM
#158
And adjust it through the first hole.
Fronts are in your engine bay.
Counter clockwise until it stops is full stiff.
Try messing with the settings, I'm sure your left to rights are all off.
I'm going to be putting in some rear extenders to lessen the hassel this weekend. You should look into these.
Last edited by Nismo350z#0310; 04-21-2014 at 12:56 PM.
04-21-2014, 01:40 PM
#159
^^^ Thanks for the input
Already have my trunk stripped and holes widened. Was able to adjust the rear without a key wrench, a normal allen was able to fit since I widened the holes enough. They were all already at full stiff, clicked 3 clockwise on all 4 corners. Will adjust again soon after a good drive.
Already have my trunk stripped and holes widened. Was able to adjust the rear without a key wrench, a normal allen was able to fit since I widened the holes enough. They were all already at full stiff, clicked 3 clockwise on all 4 corners. Will adjust again soon after a good drive.
Last edited by pyshin; 04-21-2014 at 01:55 PM.