G35/350Z aftermarket coilover, springs and shocks spec's w/updates

[jasonpetras]

Hi all. I have been eyeing the 2009 370Z Nismo suspension kit and would like your feedback. I have an 06 6MT sedan. My goals for the setup is rather simple: less roll in the corners, less squat when accelerating, not completely give up compliance to performance (but definitely some). My friend has an Audi S4 with 600lb springs. The car is pretty incredible in the corners, but is beyond my personal harshness upper limit. I have also looked at some of the well-liked coil overs through this thread, pss and the like. They all offer quite a bit of adjustability/flexibility. However, I am interested in understanding how the 'out-of-the-box' Nismo's would compare with some of the higher sprung (and higher cost) adjustable coil overs. I know what 600lb springs feel like on a *different car*. But, given this and what my stock spring rates (314/342) the nismo numbers seem to fit well with what I want (492/336-672). I know well enough that different cars feel/work differently and linear increases in spring rates do not equate in a linear difference in cornering/compliance. That said, I am interested in your opinions and a bit of hard numbers for the following:

1. Will these bolt in? Will I need toe/camber adjusters?

2. What will be the adjustment in ride height with them? It would be great to go down 0.75" to 1", but my heart is not set on it.

3. Anything to keep in mind if I put in a set of the coupe's 19" rays?

4. Thoughts on the S-specs vs some of the good coilovers?

5. This is perhaps the most important: can you point me to a few good resource pages to answer some of the above questions myself? Teach a chap to fish, and all... the more technical the better...

Thanks!

[jasonpetras]

alright, how about a different approach....

... does anyone know if there are any mounting differences between the S-tune suspension kit and an 06 sedan? Basically, will these work? Should I be aware of anything?

... Should I expect any different of a drop from what Gsedan35 says about typical 350Z springs (about 1 inch)?

Thanks! Jason

[jimmykce1]

I am planning on getting the Tein S-Techs for my 2006 Sedan and would like to know if I am going to need adjustable toe arms? I already have SPL Ajustable Front A-Arms and Stillen Rear Adjustable Camber arms.

[OCG35]

no info anywhere on Tanabe coilovers specifically Pro S-OC

several people asking - but no real reviews (here or anywhere)... very minor response in another thread.

I wonder why no one has tried these coilovers?

[tkedch]

I wish I got around to this forum and especially this thread earlier. I am new to moding G's but this car has way more products support than a lot of other cars I've seen, which is great and bad at the same time. I have an 04 X, and I noticed that not a lot of people have the specs on the awd version. I read somewhere that the front shocks are different than all other G's and Z's. I am thinking of a Z/couple spring drop. Just wondering if using the stock shocks would be good enough in the long haul. And also, does anyone know what spring rates are for the OEM X? Feel free to make suggestions on the springs. I am open to any suggestions.
Thank you!

[Tian]

G35 Coupe (V35) 03-06 Spring Rate 5.5 / 6.3 Down Rate 1.7 / 1.3
G35 Sedan (V35) 03-06 Spring Rate 5.1 / 5.0 Down Rate 1.7 / 1.5

Not sure if this covers the X

[tegraphile]

This helped me out with my decision process, thanks.