Need help w/ S-tune install ASAP.....
#1
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Plano (Dallas), TX
Posts: 671
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://my350z.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I am installing the s-tune suspension kit, and I have a question for anyone who has worked on it.
The pillow mounts on the front shock/spring assy. are backwards so the only way to mount the assy. is backwards. I could disassemble the spring from the shock and spin the top mount around, but it looks like there is loctite on it and I do not have a compressor to remount.
I am considering mounting it backwards, which should not matter other than the speed sensor tab being on the back (and switching sides to get the brake line mount on the correct side).
Anyone know what the deal is? I looked at pictures of KSJ's install and it looked to be mounted normal, and raceboy ade no mention of it. Any ideas? HELP.....
The pillow mounts on the front shock/spring assy. are backwards so the only way to mount the assy. is backwards. I could disassemble the spring from the shock and spin the top mount around, but it looks like there is loctite on it and I do not have a compressor to remount.
I am considering mounting it backwards, which should not matter other than the speed sensor tab being on the back (and switching sides to get the brake line mount on the correct side).
Anyone know what the deal is? I looked at pictures of KSJ's install and it looked to be mounted normal, and raceboy ade no mention of it. Any ideas? HELP.....
Trending Topics
#9
Twisty addict
![](https://my350z.com/forum/images/ranks/premier.gif)
iTrader: (6)
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Upper Nor_Cal
Posts: 2,427
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://my350z.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I'd take them apart and turn it around. You may not need a spring compressor since they are shorter springs and the pressure is probably fairly light. I didn't need one when I put my Eibachs in, just to get the stock ones off.
#10
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Plano (Dallas), TX
Posts: 671
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://my350z.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Cool... Thanks a lot raceboy and zwindsor. That was what I needed to know. I may fix them but I will see, I am pretty lazy and already have one mounted opposite, so we shall see. Thanks again....
#14
New Member
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Charlotte NC
Posts: 1,115
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://my350z.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Mine just arrived yesterday from Gruppe-S as well...and they were also both backwards. I'm a bit agitated, since I don't have access to a spring compressor.
At any rate, I'm definitely fixing mine before install...shouldn't be too much of a problem.
Also, my 350Evo sways arrived the other day as well. I can't wait to get everything on the car.
I guess everyone had the same idea when they saw the US NISMO prices. Why pay $1500, when you can get them for $1200 delivered to your door from Japan? And who needs a long-term warranty on performance dampers? When they wear out, they wear out. Also, specualtion that they actual US spec for the dampers would be different from the Japanese version was enough to seal the deal. We know the Japanese version works, so I went with it.
![Frown](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Also, my 350Evo sways arrived the other day as well. I can't wait to get everything on the car.
![Big Grin](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I guess everyone had the same idea when they saw the US NISMO prices. Why pay $1500, when you can get them for $1200 delivered to your door from Japan? And who needs a long-term warranty on performance dampers? When they wear out, they wear out. Also, specualtion that they actual US spec for the dampers would be different from the Japanese version was enough to seal the deal. We know the Japanese version works, so I went with it.
![Big Grin](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
#15
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Plano (Dallas), TX
Posts: 671
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://my350z.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Mine are going on backwards most likely.... Droid what's up, when you plan to fix yours. If you can help me out I may fix mine, but I would like to finish the install Sunday ( I will also finish my Stoptech install).
#16
New Member
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Charlotte NC
Posts: 1,115
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://my350z.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I just did some looking around for a spring compressor...a friend told me the local autozone rents them for free with a returnable deposit.
Sears carries a Craftsman model for about $40 as well. Should be easy enough to fix before install.
Sears carries a Craftsman model for about $40 as well. Should be easy enough to fix before install.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Extreme Dimensions
Southern California
0
09-24-2015 03:35 PM