Pirates coilovers
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Pirates coilovers
Arr, pirates, tis a scurvy scheme ere (to some on this forum) but it can earn ya a one way (oh and $520 cheap, was $450 when I pulled the trigger) reliable passage to DIY coilovers. Yarr
So squidy's yer "sticker shocked" and thinkin yer a "lost soul" and don't belong Narrr, Narrr.
As you be needin a "laugh" tonight read this:
https://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-...coils-get.html
Now, here is a report and some follow-up,
alas matee's "no private shame"
'fer now let us batten down the missenmast, Matees.'
Enjoy this report.
I'm the 1st to admit rolling with these $450, G350 coilovers on this forum, I think.
Maybe someone else has them but I'll take the "sword" for being truthful about it.
So squidy's yer "sticker shocked" and thinkin yer a "lost soul" and don't belong Narrr, Narrr.
As you be needin a "laugh" tonight read this:
https://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-...coils-get.html
Now, here is a report and some follow-up,
alas matee's "no private shame"
'fer now let us batten down the missenmast, Matees.'
Enjoy this report.
I'm the 1st to admit rolling with these $450, G350 coilovers on this forum, I think.
Maybe someone else has them but I'll take the "sword" for being truthful about it.
Last edited by toro12; 10-26-2011 at 02:31 PM.
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G35 sedan w/ too much money in mods
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Here is a report,
alas matee's "no private shame"
'fer now let us batten down the missenmast, Matees.'
Enjoy this report.
I'm the 1st to admit rolling with these $450, G350 coilovers on this forum, I think.
Maybe someone else has them but I'll take the "sword" for being truthful about it.
alas matee's "no private shame"
'fer now let us batten down the missenmast, Matees.'
Enjoy this report.
I'm the 1st to admit rolling with these $450, G350 coilovers on this forum, I think.
Maybe someone else has them but I'll take the "sword" for being truthful about it.
Ive been waiting for your initial review, Longevity is next.
I have little doubt that you will have issues.
Last edited by 4D05G35; 03-12-2011 at 01:22 PM.
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"True" yes, the rear spring, height adjustment collar and locking collar can be mounted on the shock tube as a 2nd arrangement or "truecoilover". The lower control arm assembly would then be without spring in the "spring bucket" and function only as a structural lever. That could be further modified with aftermarket lighter weight control arm.
I do not see any problem doing either OEM or truecoilover assembly on the G35 sedan.
As to the working purpose the compression/rebound loading points on the rear axle/wheel hub assembly are the same close coupled location in either arrangement.
As to noise isolation.
In truecoilover, with the spring on top of the shock and 3 inches away from the high (head/ear level) backrest of the seat passenger compartment this could be a resonant issue that could be heard as unwanted noise in certain driving conditions.
It is my guess that the OEM spring bucket arrangement by design moves the rear spring below the trunk floor and an additional 5" further away from the back seat (butt level) bench.
With this kit you have your choice.
I do not see any problem doing either OEM or truecoilover assembly on the G35 sedan.
As to the working purpose the compression/rebound loading points on the rear axle/wheel hub assembly are the same close coupled location in either arrangement.
As to noise isolation.
In truecoilover, with the spring on top of the shock and 3 inches away from the high (head/ear level) backrest of the seat passenger compartment this could be a resonant issue that could be heard as unwanted noise in certain driving conditions.
It is my guess that the OEM spring bucket arrangement by design moves the rear spring below the trunk floor and an additional 5" further away from the back seat (butt level) bench.
With this kit you have your choice.
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I will be buying a set of these April 1
How long did the shipping take? I went looking back through the thread and couldn't find the post where you had said how long they took to arrive.
Do you think a different company's aftermarket spring in the rear would help out? I'm anxious to see your thoughts on the rear when set to a sitter dampening rate. I've read several reviews from suspension engineers having put adjustable shocks on a shock dyno, only to show that the adjustability wasn't worth a flying poo..
How long did the shipping take? I went looking back through the thread and couldn't find the post where you had said how long they took to arrive.
Do you think a different company's aftermarket spring in the rear would help out? I'm anxious to see your thoughts on the rear when set to a sitter dampening rate. I've read several reviews from suspension engineers having put adjustable shocks on a shock dyno, only to show that the adjustability wasn't worth a flying poo..
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"Thar she blows"; Narrr, April fools be it yer day!
The g35/350Z racingfirst coilovers are upon us!
...arrived this morning.
12 days S&H tis quite efficient travel to Georgia from China.
Here tis o' link o' pictures to answer most questions of appearance.
Thar's nuttin wrong here maties. I can tell you they have the medium weight yellow/gold coating paint and the black thread coating. Rubber mount pads and boots are all pliable rubber. 18 clicks o'damper set points on knurled thumb screw front and rear.
Ahoy maties, heerz thy sea dogs,
Don' yee forget, pleeze squint o'lot at thy photo album, yarrrr, harrr
http://s905.photobucket.com/albums/a...ete/coilovers/
...arrived this morning.
12 days S&H tis quite efficient travel to Georgia from China.
Here tis o' link o' pictures to answer most questions of appearance.
Thar's nuttin wrong here maties. I can tell you they have the medium weight yellow/gold coating paint and the black thread coating. Rubber mount pads and boots are all pliable rubber. 18 clicks o'damper set points on knurled thumb screw front and rear.
Ahoy maties, heerz thy sea dogs,
Don' yee forget, pleeze squint o'lot at thy photo album, yarrrr, harrr
http://s905.photobucket.com/albums/a...ete/coilovers/
Last edited by toro12; 03-15-2011 at 12:32 PM.