tein monoflex too stiff!!! help!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Mar 23, 2008 | 10:54 PM
  #1  
streetxtreme's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
tein monoflex too stiff!!! help!

hi, i have the monoflex made for the nissan 350z installed on my 2004 infiniti g35.
i find that the springs are too hard for daily driving.
do you have another spring that will fit on my shocks that are softer?
can i just buy lowering springs made for the g35 and install them on the monoflex shocks?

i know the rears i can just get any spring and install them since the shock and springs are separate.
but the fronts are a shock / spring unit. so just wondering if a spring like the skunk2 will fit?
 
Reply
Old Mar 23, 2008 | 11:00 PM
  #2  
Nismo G's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (21)
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 7,244
Likes: 23
From: Austin, Texas
Buy my comfort sport coilovers and edfc!

-Sean
 
Reply
Old Mar 23, 2008 | 11:25 PM
  #3  
streetxtreme's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
how much?

how much for just the edfc and shipping to toronto/canada?
 
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 12:05 AM
  #4  
5150DS's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 3,984
Likes: 162
From: So Cal
Originally Posted by streetxtreme
hi, i have the monoflex made for the nissan 350z installed on my 2004 infiniti g35.
i find that the springs are too hard for daily driving.
do you have another spring that will fit on my shocks that are softer?
can i just buy lowering springs made for the g35 and install them on the monoflex shocks?

i know the rears i can just get any spring and install them since the shock and springs are separate.
but the fronts are a shock / spring unit. so just wondering if a spring like the skunk2 will fit?
I don't think you can use a progressive spring in a coilover and Skunk2 are progressive.
 
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 12:07 AM
  #5  
streetxtreme's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
what kind of spring would fit?
or should i replace it with a coilover sleeve?
 
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 12:07 AM
  #6  
GLuXuRy's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 5,970
Likes: 0
From: LaLa LaNd, KiLLa Cali
no such thing as too stiff
 
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 03:38 PM
  #7  
Nismo G's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (21)
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 7,244
Likes: 23
From: Austin, Texas
Originally Posted by streetxtreme
how much?

how much for just the edfc and shipping to toronto/canada?
Not parting out just the edfc. Not sure on shipping to canada ill have to check.

-Sean
 
Reply

Trending Topics

Old Mar 24, 2008 | 04:03 PM
  #8  
kenchan's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,288
Likes: 3
tein should offer serveral spring rates for their coilovers.

check with them.
 
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 08:49 AM
  #9  
idrive_MD's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (9)
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,922
Likes: 12
From: Belcamp, MD
you can also source different rate springs from Swift...only problem is it sounds like you bought the wrong set of c/o's for your car and should have gone with the comfort specs instead.

I suggest selling and getting something else!
 
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 11:08 AM
  #10  
streetxtreme's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
its bearable...but you lose the luxury feel since every crack in the road is felt inside the cabin
the monoflex spring rate is 780, i should've gone with the typeflex which is about 580 area
 
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 03:53 PM
  #11  
kenchan's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,288
Likes: 3
are the two model springs compatible?

and yah, for a 3500lbs car to feel luxurious and smooth, you need to be
under 500lbs/in (ideally around 400lbs/in). 580lbs/in is still pretty
stiff especially running higher psi on summer tires.
 
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 12:00 AM
  #12  
streetxtreme's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
yeah..the monoflex are liek 780 lbs/in

can i play with the spring preload to adjust the stiffness ?
 
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 12:52 AM
  #13  
06PlatinumG's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 274
Likes: 8
From: NE Tacoma, WA
You can contact Tein and they should be able to supply you with a 12kg spring. The valving on most coilovers is good for +/- 2kg and the monoflex is 14kg. I wouldn't get the reg flex, most reviews say the monoflex is a better ride due to the better valving. You will still get a firm ride with a 12kg spring. If you want a comfortable ride I would look at selling the Tein and getting the New HKS hypermax III.

Also I would not mess with the spring preload.
 
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 09:50 AM
  #14  
oooooooooooooq's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 568
Likes: 0
From: NJ
Nismo G how much for the tein cs and edfc, ill take off your hands for free if you wnat, ill even pay shipping.
 
Reply
Old May 11, 2008 | 01:36 AM
  #15  
Jamaica2G's Avatar
Florida G35 Club, General Member
iTrader: (31)
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,198
Likes: 29
From: Jacksonville & Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Originally Posted by GLuXuRy
no such thing as too stiff
That's what she said
 
Reply


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 1 votes, 5.00 average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:37 PM.