frank280zx Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I did search bot nothing came up.. I have replaced my rear hubs and fronts with z31 stuff, in the front i run the complete strut assembly, mainly because i could still get a good damper for it over here ( i run re valved koni yellow adjustable in it and koni yellows for the rear aswel.) , and it is thicker etc. to do this and clear any camber issues involved with that strut you need to extend the front control arm of the s130 by 25mm.. however a z31 is 5MM thicker in diameter over a s130 from what i measured quickly... Are there coil overs made for a z31 front? as i don't get enough camber plate use to my likings with a stock spring. Or do i need to go radical and just adapt a set? from what i have measured a z32 front it seems the same diameter. (don't know what year or if it is NA or turbo) Ebay does have the el cheapo sets for z32 ( generic).. question would be if the spring rates are anything to my likings (To speak in US set ups i would be more of an east coast liker) Anyhow from what i can tell now trying the ebay route would be the best way to test before sinking in serious cash for a custom set up (intrax) http://www.intraxracing.nl/ What do the z31/z32 guys here use? where do you find ' bump steer' spacers or better roll center adjusters. and am i right that z31 have the same diameter? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
76s30 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Currently there is only one person designing coil overs for z31 stuff. My friend with a turbo z31 has been awaiting these, but alas they are still not avalible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank280zx Posted April 9, 2007 Author Share Posted April 9, 2007 Well i decided to buy some generic eaby crap... Advantages: - More or less universal sleeve ( these are stated to be a good fit) - Springs can be bought of reputable brand like Ground control orso after fitments and trail runs. - 70 USD shipped to Europe ( 50 to US) - You don ot pay for a brand name. Disadvantage: -stated spring rates might be inaccurate or differ from spring to spring -They way they are supposed to mount is just crappy. -Not the best material in the world. I will mount it differently with a cnc'd tube that slides in ( when fitments are not tight, so the fit is good) and have a sleeve holding it up welded to the original strut housing. Next thing is either make treads in in the top of the original strut so i can tighten it or just weld a sleeve so the coil over sleeves stays put and does not move up and down, also i can still get to the damper easily. Well lets see what it brings spring rates are 350 front and 300 rear .. not to bad for my likings, though it might get bouncy on the nordslieffe well ill show you pictures in the next weeks depending on when the mailman comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank280zx Posted April 12, 2007 Author Share Posted April 12, 2007 WOW !!!! paid on Sunday and got them WENSDAY!!:038: that is FAST considering Easter and all.. Well they are like one would expect for el cheapo crap, but for my test set up it will do, next upgrade will be some custom struts etc. Anyhow they need some TLC ( sleeves are not cut in the nicest way) And the stock set up for mounting them is far from trustworthy.. But i will make my own set up.. However like said some TLC and they will give me full control.. spring rates checked out pretty close only 2LBS difference I feel confident that they will be a good set up for the time being, to much cost at this point on other stuff so next year i can upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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