Villeman Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) Hi, since my car will hopefully arrive soon (76 model 2+2), and somebody offered me a parts car (EU spec 2+2, complete trash but low miles), I was wondering: can I transplant the EU springs (rated differently iirc) into my US spec car? The parts car has sub 50.000km on the clock but is completely rusted out. I just know that the Eu car is supposed to sit lower than the US version. Thanks in advance, Richard Edited July 6, 2016 by Villeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlejester Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 That used to be a fairly popular swap on Zcar so I want to say that is easily done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villeman Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) damn, so I really have to get the parts car..... thanks for pushing me to the right direction (zcar) "From the 2001 NISMO parts catalog: The Stage 1 European springs are a direct replacement and will significantly reduce body roll with minimal reduciton in ride height. The 54010-N3502 and 55020-N3502 springs are designed for Zs built after 9/74." given the condition of the car iteself, when are springs too far gone to be used? Edited July 6, 2016 by Villeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Yes they will be stiffer, I hope you're not just buying the parts car for the springs only. If all you want are springs, you could get those alone (unless it is a really good deal on that parts car). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villeman Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 parts car has R200 Diff, full drivetrain with 5 speed, perfect dash etc. Just every sheet metal part is gone and the engine stuck. Basically a german car that was left in a garage. I was just thinking that maybe even the springs are rusted out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlejester Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I think your 2+2 is also going to have an R200 if memory serves. Springs are gone once they stop supporting the weight or they fail from cracking etc. They will eventually start sagging, given their age I'm concerned that that may have already happened. Any pictures etc? It would be nice to know the condition of the parts car and the condition of your car to know if there is any other benefit to be had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villeman Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 well, he wants the dash paid and i get the rest free, so thats a no-brainer I guess. I was just wondering which parts could be usefull. Might take a month or two till I buy the parts car though... thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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