Tein basic coilovers
11-01-2011, 03:07 PM
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Tein basic coilovers
I've had my Tein coilovers for close to 2 years and they're all the way down. Does anyone else have an issue with the rear still being higher? And if so what's the best and safest way to get the rear to drop a little more. If there's already a thread about this please let me know, I didn't come across anything. So sorry in advance if there is and I missed it. Thanks!
11-01-2011, 03:15 PM
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sorry, it's not an answer to your question, but hows the car riding with your 2 year old tein's? Still smooth over bumps? Just curious how they've held up.
And btw, I think it looks way better when the rear is slightly higher than the front. That's how mine sits. Hate the saggy look in the rear.
And btw, I think it looks way better when the rear is slightly higher than the front. That's how mine sits. Hate the saggy look in the rear.
11-01-2011, 03:42 PM
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What you're referring to is "rake", gentlemen 
To get the rear lower, you need to adjust the spring perch. Since you say yours are all the way down, you are referring to the spring perch in the rear and not just the shock, correct? You can remove a locking collar from the rear spring perch, and just lock the perch against the Hi/Lo Kit. Keep in mind that lowering the car beyond what Tein engineered the suspension for may void the warranty on your coilovers. Also, make sure you understand WHY you're doing something and make sure it's safe.
To get the rear lower, you need to adjust the spring perch. Since you say yours are all the way down, you are referring to the spring perch in the rear and not just the shock, correct? You can remove a locking collar from the rear spring perch, and just lock the perch against the Hi/Lo Kit. Keep in mind that lowering the car beyond what Tein engineered the suspension for may void the warranty on your coilovers. Also, make sure you understand WHY you're doing something and make sure it's safe.
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11-01-2011, 04:51 PM
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They ride pretty good. I bought them from a friend so they are more like 4 or 5 years old. But in my opinion they still ride great and make they car look 100% better.
I was thinking about taking one of the rings out, I was curious to see of anyone else had done it already. And no warranty so I'm good there lol.
Thanks for the help!!
I was thinking about taking one of the rings out, I was curious to see of anyone else had done it already. And no warranty so I'm good there lol.
Thanks for the help!!
11-03-2011, 10:50 AM
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All of Teins coilovers for the 350Z use the factory spring mounting location afaik. They don't mount the same as an OEM spring, though. They use an adjustable spring perch (Hi/Lo kit) to adjust the cars height.
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11-22-2011, 10:19 AM
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As long as the perch is tightened against something, it's fine.
EDIT: I found the DIY. That part that is cut is actually completely removed when installing coilovers and replaced by an adjustable metal sleeve. Check the pic below, it's the gold part. You use the green collars and perches on the gold sleeve to adjust ride height.
Some coilovers use a "true coilover" aka "full coilover" in the rear, which completely bypasses the stock mounting of the spring and places the spring right on the damper, like the fronts.
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11-22-2011, 11:00 AM
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EDIT: I found the DIY. That part that is cut is actually completely removed when installing coilovers and replaced by an adjustable metal sleeve. Check the pic below, it's the gold part. You use the green collars and perches on the gold sleeve to adjust ride height.
Some coilovers use a "true coilover" aka "full coilover" in the rear, which completely bypasses the stock mounting of the spring and places the spring right on the damper, like the fronts.
11-22-2011, 11:13 AM
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well i am low but not slammed...ill edit with a pic in a second
this is slammed with one collar remover from the rear but with the rubber piece up top...havent done the front yet
275/35/19 on 19x10 +5 with spacers
Also this tire runs big and you cant tell it but it is really wide in the sidewall...
this is slammed with one collar remover from the rear but with the rubber piece up top...havent done the front yet
275/35/19 on 19x10 +5 with spacers
Also this tire runs big and you cant tell it but it is really wide in the sidewall...
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04-04-2012, 07:57 PM
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Got a link to this? The only Z's I've worked on were on coilovers. I have no experience modding OEM suspension. I've ridden in and driven Zs on lowering springs, but never installed them on the Z.
EDIT: I found the DIY. That part that is cut is actually completely removed when installing coilovers and replaced by an adjustable metal sleeve. Check the pic below, it's the gold part. You use the green collars and perches on the gold sleeve to adjust ride height.
EDIT: I found the DIY. That part that is cut is actually completely removed when installing coilovers and replaced by an adjustable metal sleeve. Check the pic below, it's the gold part. You use the green collars and perches on the gold sleeve to adjust ride height.
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So is it wise to remove the OEM rubber spring mount to lower the rear further? I have a set of monoflex and not happy with the drop at the rear. Its currently at its lowest and still has roughly 0.8" of gap between the tyres and the fender.
I guess i can do the springmount mod and that would solve my issue but if its not necessary to have the OEM spring mount there, its probably easier to remove it than cut it.
I guess i can do the springmount mod and that would solve my issue but if its not necessary to have the OEM spring mount there, its probably easier to remove it than cut it.
04-23-2012, 04:00 PM
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Can anyone comment on the ride quality of the TEIN Basic Coilovers compared to the stock suspension? I am considering purchasing a set of these, running 19x9.5/10.5 w/285/35/19 in the back and 245/35/19 in the front. Not looking to roll my fenders or make any modifications of the sort, but I am looking to lower a little bit just to sit about flush with tires and get rid of the gap.