subtle_driver Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Hi, i have a 240z that i swapped a ka24de. I installed some used Blue lowering springs but have no idea what kind they are. I installed the ones with the thicker windings on the rear, and the thinner coils on the front. Is this correct? both springs look the same and have the same hight so i just assumed this was the right way. Am I being retarded? Can you help me identify these blue springs? Someone told me they might be suspension techniques. Second, The ride hight is about 3-1/4" inches in front, and 1-1/2" inches measuring wheel well gap from tire to the fender well. Is this because of the lighter weight of the ka24de, or is this because i installed the springs backwards? thank you! the ka is mounted towards the firewall. and the body is stripped. thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Swap the springs. Blue springs are either MSA or older Suspension Techniques. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtle_driver Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 thanks man! i was just confused as to why the thicker springs seem to be less stiff. and i thought maybe the engine being different would make the nose light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtle_driver Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 well i swapped the springs despite my common sense. and it raised the nose another inch. so i swapped back, and cut the front coils. now it sits level and has equal travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau M Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Let us know how it drives, I would like to see some pics as well. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtle_driver Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 im taking it to autox tomorrow that will tell all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtle_driver Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 i don't want to post pix till after completion. gotta keep this project under wraps. we already have copy cats from some leaking information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 You have done nothing that some body else has probably already done. Imitation is the highest form of flatter/compliment. Chances are you learned to do something on your build by reading what others have shared on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00STDZ Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Whats wrong with having 2 cars of the same style in the world? lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtle_driver Posted March 8, 2009 Author Share Posted March 8, 2009 just have one 1/2 month till deadline. maybe i'll leak some info here when i have some free time. if you want to see it, we are testing at qualcomm stadium san diego tomorrow between 11am and 5pm, just look for the rustbucket 240z that sounds like a 240sx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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