Just a quick question, how long would oem shock with z h-tech will last? I have 45k miles on the car right now, so i guess my shock is quite old.
I'm thinking of getting z h-techs [or g s-tech] but i don't know how long oem shock will last with this spring. If my oem shock could only last for a couple month, then i should get tein basic instead of z h-tech. I just don't want to blow my old shock and paid another shock installation labor again.

 

Shocks decline from the first undulation cycle, usually [depending on road] the are acceptable until 60k or 4 years. They are not as rebound stiff as new just that owner gets use to slow decline. Obviously stiffer more energetic springs will wear any shock faster.

 

You're probably correct, with 45K miles on the OEM shocks and installing the
350Z H Tecks now would be the time to install the complete package. Last
time I looked www.everythingg35 was offering the package you're looking for
at a discount price.......check their site!

 

Stiffer springs should impose less wear and tear on a shock should they not? Less travel for the shock to absorb. Just thinking intuitively here - not really certain. Hmmm....

 

In my experience, it's the opposite - while lowering springs have less travel, they're also signficantly stiffer so the shock has to exert more force on the springs.

 

i dont know if my shocks have gone back or my sway bar bushings..but i hear squeaking sounds if i go over the smallerst bumps

 

I have the same problem... whats the deal? I also would like to know the difference in ride quality between stock and tein basic..

 

i was looking into tokico d spec.

 

Correct. Just as Q45tech also said. There is a lot more force the shock has to work with.

 

now, i'm thinking to put s-tech + coupe/Z oem shocks [with low miles] to replace my current shocks. I'm wondering if Z n g coupe have the same shocks? I guess z-shocks will last longer as it's shorter than g's shock, isn't it?

 

I have been running G s-tehcs with z-shocks for over 2 years and have not had any problems. The shocks are as good as i first got them.

 

Mileage is more important than time.

 

about 40k on mine.

 

Is it unrevised or revised z-shocks?

 

I am running H-Techs (w/ the rear spring mount cut 1/2 inch) with stock shocks.

It has been a little more than 20,000 miles and they are about done. Trust me, you will know when they need to be replaced. My G is not fun to drive anymore, very unsettled, and bounces like a pogo stick.

I'll be installing some D-Specs later this month. Although, everyone I ask suggests Koni or Bilstein.

BTW the stockers are made by Tokico.