camber correction kit for the f/r if you want. but that's about it.

 

does the hks rs make a popping sound from the rear when you go over bumps?

 

thanks for the help everyone, i just placed an order online for the hks rs coilovers from intense motorsport. still undecided on what brand of camber kit to get. also does anyone think i will need the rear toe bolt as well if i am not planning on lowering the car more than 1.5".

 

yes, get the SPC/eibach kit for the rear, which comes with the arms and toe bolts

 

dont mean to hijack the thread but when I tried to order the RS they said they were out of stock but offered the LS for the same price. I dont see much difference (1kgf/mm higher in front than rs). He didn't specifically say LS+ and I would kinda of like the dampening adjustability. Ill have to call back to see. Any advice?

 

^ as long as there is dampening adjustability, i say go for it.

right now, i have the HKS hipermax II coilovers with 9 kgf/mm spring rates for both front and rear. needless to say, they're not stiff at all; they're really comfortable and do not bounce around. also, the dampening adjustability helps stiffen and soften the ride when i need it (soft for driving my mother lol, mid for everyday driving and hard for the backyard mountain runs). i am VERY content with them...

 

yes!! my hks coils make that popping noise from my right rear only!! any clue?? i tried everything (i think). that's probably my only gripe. two thumbs up other than that.

 

have you retorqued everything?

this could be a possible solution, even though the HKS is not a true rear coilover... might want to check it out:

http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthre...coilover+noise

 

Hello,

When you purchase coilovers, everything you need for install is included. As for the camber kit; it is always recommended that you use them on the Z and the G. For the fact that from the factory both vehicles have slight negative camber already. My PERSONAL rule of thumb is if you lower a car more then 1/2" then use a camber kit. It'll save you a ton in tires.

-Mike

 

Hello,

The "popping" sound you hear is one of two things. In some cases the popping noise is the actually spring un-binding itself. This usually happens in the front. The way you check for it is. Have a friend sit in your drive seat with the car still. and turn the wheel end-to-end. While he is doing that look into the wheel well and look at the upper perch. You should see the spring either moving fluidly with the strut, or it'll be catching and snapping back into place. The other thing it could be is bolts on the lower perch or the bolts on the upper hat.make sure they are all tight and properly torqued. If you have done these things and the problem continues. Contact HKS or whom ever you purchased them from.

-Mike

 

^--- i actually got it from you guys (intensepower) about a year ago. i had it installed professionally at a local shop. it's defenitely not that "unbinding" of the spring noise. it sounds more like a hollow thunk when going over imperfections. the other 3 corners feel/sound very solid, but not the rear passenger. does anyone have pics of under the car with specific things to check for?? thanks

 

not to intrude, but whats defined as a true coilover system?

spring over shock? rather then the rears be spring seperated from the shock?

is that even possible? to have the rears on G's with a spring over the shock?

thanks for the info!

 

no popping sound...something like a puffing sound (like air getting let out) if i let the back over a speed bump too fast.

the only problem i have is that my fronts make a ringing noise on settings 16-25 or so... not a huge deal since i like 15 and thats silent... and i only turn it up to 25-27 rarely (and thats silent too).. and dont think id drive everyday on 20 (where the noise would be)... but still..

 

true coilover is with the coil "over" the shock body. it's possible and done. i think stance makes true coilover rears for our cars and the z.

 

the puffing sound is normal, zeals have it too.