jmai86 Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 http://www.serialnine.com/product_info.php?cPath=104&products_id=47 The serial9 adapters are not universal. They were made to fit Stance coils. You'll have to verify that the threads are correct for your specific coils. And anyway, why pay $500 for 4 tubes of steel? It's insanity.. these adapters were really made for cressida owners who just need 2 to do their specific conversions.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xylemer Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I just got off the phone with EMUSA and they will not sell just the perches. The perches that were picked up were more than likely off a damage set, of which they do not currently have. I did however mention buying two front pairs and this is something that could be done, however it would have to be a group buy to make it happen. I do not have an exact number that would be needed to make a purchased. How many people would be interested in something like this? One concern I have, is using a front coilover in the rear. Considering we are using China crap, there maybe no difference. I know the spring rate will be the same as the front, but I am considering going with a different spring anyhow. Let me know what you think, or if there is a better alternative (with a budget in mind). Thanks, -Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmai86 Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 I just got off the phone with EMUSA and they will not sell just the perches. The perches that were picked up were more than likely off a damage set, of which they do not currently have. I did however mention buying two front pairs and this is something that could be done, however it would have to be a group buy to make it happen. I do not have an exact number that would be needed to make a purchased. How many people would be interested in something like this? One concern I have, is using a front coilover in the rear. Considering we are using China crap, there maybe no difference. I know the spring rate will be the same as the front, but I am considering going with a different spring anyhow. Let me know what you think, or if there is a better alternative (with a budget in mind). Thanks, -Andy Hm that may be the case, as the pair I ordered had some scratches on them. You can try contacting my guy to see if you he can get them for you. I forgot his number but here's his craigslist ad email: sale-84kmy-1547950594@craigslist.org (hope this is ok per forum rules). If you can't source another pair of fronts, you can always try to find s13 coilovers with steel perches all around. Just make sure the ID is 2". You will also need to cut off the mounting portion on the rear perches too. The trouble with this though, is that most coilovers with steel perches all around are much more expensive. However, with this route you'll have a much better set of coilovers with dampening adjustment and etc, and you'll still pay less than the available z coilover conversion kits. I'm sure EMUSA is made in taiwan just like all the other megan copies, which are not necessarily crap for street use. Track use, I'm not sure. But I have seen megan coils tracked. You COULD use front coilovers all around, but the height adjust ability may become disproportionate front to rear due to the difference in shock body length. (ie the rears wont go as high as the fronts, etc). However you could work around this by cutting LESS of the strut tube in the rear, so that the coilover sits higher than the front. The reason I didn't do this is because I didn't want to risk having my welds fail mid-strut and having it all drop. By having the perches pressed all the way down to the spindle, there is extra protection as the load is directly applied to the spindle, as it was designed to be. That and the spring rates would be the same around. *EDITED with more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xylemer Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I might give him a call. Thanks for the info. About the difference in coilover body length, couldn't this be remedied by leaving more of the existing strut tube? Oh, and what are the specs on your wheels? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmai86 Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Wow, looks great. Off topic, but what is the specs on you rims, i.e. offset/width? Also, hows the ride quality? Those coilovers prolly have some high spring rates. I am thinking cheap ebay coilovers and replacing the springs for a more streetable set-up. Also, where did you find the extra front lower mounts used for the rear? Sorry I missed your inquiry. The wheels are 15x8 -25 Eagle wheels. This size won't fit without rubbing in the rear if you're as low as I am, you'll need flares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmai86 Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 I might give him a call. Thanks for the info. About the difference in coilover body length, couldn't this be remedied by leaving more of the existing strut tube? Oh, and what are the specs on your wheels? Thanks in advance I edited the post with more info. You could leave more of the strut uncut, but you'll have to be sure your welds will hold as the coilovers won't be sitting on the base of the spindle anymore... Edit - oh and you could use the s13 top hats if you do some cutting I think. I just didn't need to do it for my street purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MREDDLE Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Can you drive to my house so I can take and post up pictures? Or would you like to take care of this by yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmai86 Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Can you drive to my house so I can take and post up pictures? Or would you like to take care of this by yourself? What photos would you all like? I don't see much else to take photos of, unless more photos of the disassembly/re-assembly is wanted, which I won't do haha since it was such a laborous ordeal to remove the rear assembly with only hand tools and no help. *Also my setup is now welded on so I can't disassemble anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MREDDLE Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I sure I know how you went about this. But if its not to much troble could you take off a wheel in the front and rear, take pictures of the suspention ie.. Were the coilovers are welded to the hubs, were they blot to the body and overalls? Im not trying to be an a$$, Im just trying to have some closure. Thank you for your time and good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmai86 Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 I sure I know how you went about this. But if its not to much troble could you take off a wheel in the front and rear, take pictures of the suspention ie.. Were the coilovers are welded to the hubs, were they blot to the body and overalls? Im not trying to be an a$$, Im just trying to have some closure. Thank you for your time and good day. Oh no worries. My camera sucks and turns on when it feels like it. But, the weld is just like seen here, in this serial9 adapter install found at http://www.zcar.com/forums/read/2/2006740 (this isn't an install into an s30, but the idea is exactly the same) Pressed down to spindle: Welded: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrenHLS3083301 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 hay, just a thought, this kit would be perfect for an s130 as you could use the rear coil overs and just press on the front ones, or are the front strut tubes on a 280zx larger than 2" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I sure I know how you went about this. But if its not to much troble could you take off a wheel in the front and rear, take pictures of the suspention ie.. Were the coilovers are welded to the hubs, were they blot to the body and overalls? Im not trying to be an a$$, Im just trying to have some closure. Thank you for your time and good day. Looks like the best your going to get right now is pics copied from this thread http://z31.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8487 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmai86 Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Looks like the best your going to get right now is pics copied from this thread http://z31.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8487 Yes lol. The install is very similar. Just follow those pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MREDDLE Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Yes lol. The install is very similar. Just follow those pics. LOL.... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypertek Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Yuta has done similar to his car, and his car is considered the lowers S30 ever lol http://yuta-akaishi.blogspot.com/2009/09/i-got-pics.html *just wait til he paints that thing This is a pretty cool thread, yeah i bet you can clean those up real nice if you have the time, cut off the s13 mounts and paint them. Yes please weld them though, the vibrations from driving will knock those right out if they are just pressed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NismoZ Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Anybody know if there is a patent on those sleeves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmai86 Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Yuta has done similar to his car, and his car is considered the lowers S30 ever lolhttp://yuta-akaishi.blogspot.com/2009/09/i-got-pics.html *just wait til he paints that thing This is a pretty cool thread, yeah i bet you can clean those up real nice if you have the time, cut off the s13 mounts and paint them. Yes please weld them though, the vibrations from driving will knock those right out if they are just pressed in. Yeah I saw his car in person and I followed his blog, and did it myself after lookin at what he did, but with a few alterations to his method (my goal was not super dumpage). I have since welded em Fitted some new wheels, lowered it a bit more, and redid my steering wheel, and yes I am aware my fender is a different color, I'll be repainting soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris.Is.Awesome Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 What wheels are those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboHLS30 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Dang i love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypertek Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 real clean! i think i need to visit this forum more often, i got an rx7 now but always loved the z. =) Hows the handling feel with them? i had coilovers on my old s13 and my rx7 and it feels really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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