Smoother ride
Smoother ride
Hi everyone my 06 G has 62k miles on it now. I have noticed the ride quality starting to deteriorate i believe it is time to get the G some new shocks. The problems is i don't know what kind.i currently have 20 inch DPE rims, Tein S techs (G35), Spc camber kits, and 06 sport suspension. Ive heard great things about the Tokico D spec but i'm looking for more of a smoother ride does anyone out there have any recommendations
Thank you in advance
Thank you in advance
Last edited by cubanaso696; Oct 18, 2009 at 01:48 AM.
Bilstein makes good shocks if you're concerned with ride quality with a bit of performance. I'm getting Bilstein PSS9 coilovers next spring, but if you're looking to keep it limited to shocks Bilstein still may fit your needs.
I've also heard a lot of good things about Koni's, but don't know anything about them. You may want to look into them.
I've also heard a lot of good things about Koni's, but don't know anything about them. You may want to look into them.
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https://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-...w-updates.html
the sticky..
with a direct quote of
Shocks
Tokico D-spec twin tube 8 way double adjustable (bump and rebound) gas shocks 2 fitment's are sold DSP-7 for the G35 and DSP-9 for the 350Z.
The only difference between the DSP-7 and 9 is that the rear shocks on the DSP-9 350Z fitment feature's shocks that have shorter bodies by 3/8" and piston shafts that are 1 7/8" shorter The 2 fitment's are both valved the same. These shocks can be set from softer then oem G35 shock to stiffer then the oem 350Z shock, your choice depending on how you set them.
$489
Side note: Do not run them with any spring that is beyond 450lbs, cannot be revalved, serviced by Tokico USA only.
Koni Sport SA twin tube shocks Single adjustable for rebound.
Side note: IMO, do not run spring rates above 400lbs in the front and 450lbs in the rear, without having them revalved. Can be serviced, revalved, shortened, even converted to double independent adjustablity for seperate rebound and compression control by several authorized Koni service providers.
Side note 2: Better choices exist, this shock works well for many, however it's twin tube construction is it's own enemy. It has a fair amount of hysteresis, which does cost the owner grip and a lose of ride quality.
$700-$800+
Bilstein H.D. Monotube, non adjustable
The best shock out at a respectable price, provided your not asking it to run with springs that are too much stiffer then oem. However, they can be revalved, even converted to be adjustable, doing so will deliver a superior shock vs the Koni sport because of how the valving can be done and because of better internal pressure balanceing (lvery little hysteresis).
$670
JRZ twintube DA shocks
$3500+
May or maynot have been a one off custom shock, call JRZ
sidenote: Do not let the twin tube construction fool you, this likely have the R&D power applied to overcome that design, much as Ohlins Twin tube for other apps would also.
TcKline Racing DA shocks $419 each
These shocks are a double adjustable version of regular Koni SA shocks custom made for Tckline by Koni. They seperate adjustability for compression and rebound dampning via to seperate adjustment systems. They have their own valving specs totally seperate from Koni SA valving. They have a second spring perch grove cut on the front shocks that is 1" lower vs the front Koni SA shock that has a second grove cut 1/2" higher. Can handle up to 800lbs spring rates. Just like Koni SA shocks, these are a low pressure twin tube design.
http://www.tcklineracing.com/nonbmw.htm
Update note: I have shock dyno's on the TcKline shocks, after reviewing them myself and speaking with the shop that did the dyno, spend your money on something else.
Koni Race 2812 series
Mono tube shocks, double adjustable for rebound and compression seperately, front shocks have threaded bodies for height adjustment, Race-Valved Custom Damper Option, Limited Street Use, No Warranty, Lead Time approx 4wks. $3980 Retail Read pages 5 and 6 detailed infohttp://www.koni-na.com/pdfcatalogs/KONIMotosportCatalog.pdf
Penske coilovers (monotube construction, your choice of single adjustable, double, even trible adjustble.
http://anze.biz/applications.cfm
Side note: Not cheap, but penske makes some of the best dampers you can buy,....period. If you invest in the parts, you can revalve these yourself, training classes are even offered. And that's the other side of things, Penske makes a wide selection of parts for different valving setups.
https://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-...w-updates.html
the sticky..
with a direct quote of
Shocks
Tokico D-spec twin tube 8 way double adjustable (bump and rebound) gas shocks 2 fitment's are sold DSP-7 for the G35 and DSP-9 for the 350Z.
The only difference between the DSP-7 and 9 is that the rear shocks on the DSP-9 350Z fitment feature's shocks that have shorter bodies by 3/8" and piston shafts that are 1 7/8" shorter The 2 fitment's are both valved the same. These shocks can be set from softer then oem G35 shock to stiffer then the oem 350Z shock, your choice depending on how you set them.
$489
Side note: Do not run them with any spring that is beyond 450lbs, cannot be revalved, serviced by Tokico USA only.
Koni Sport SA twin tube shocks Single adjustable for rebound.
Side note: IMO, do not run spring rates above 400lbs in the front and 450lbs in the rear, without having them revalved. Can be serviced, revalved, shortened, even converted to double independent adjustablity for seperate rebound and compression control by several authorized Koni service providers.
Side note 2: Better choices exist, this shock works well for many, however it's twin tube construction is it's own enemy. It has a fair amount of hysteresis, which does cost the owner grip and a lose of ride quality.
$700-$800+
Bilstein H.D. Monotube, non adjustable
The best shock out at a respectable price, provided your not asking it to run with springs that are too much stiffer then oem. However, they can be revalved, even converted to be adjustable, doing so will deliver a superior shock vs the Koni sport because of how the valving can be done and because of better internal pressure balanceing (lvery little hysteresis).
$670
JRZ twintube DA shocks
$3500+
May or maynot have been a one off custom shock, call JRZ
sidenote: Do not let the twin tube construction fool you, this likely have the R&D power applied to overcome that design, much as Ohlins Twin tube for other apps would also.
TcKline Racing DA shocks $419 each
These shocks are a double adjustable version of regular Koni SA shocks custom made for Tckline by Koni. They seperate adjustability for compression and rebound dampning via to seperate adjustment systems. They have their own valving specs totally seperate from Koni SA valving. They have a second spring perch grove cut on the front shocks that is 1" lower vs the front Koni SA shock that has a second grove cut 1/2" higher. Can handle up to 800lbs spring rates. Just like Koni SA shocks, these are a low pressure twin tube design.
http://www.tcklineracing.com/nonbmw.htm
Update note: I have shock dyno's on the TcKline shocks, after reviewing them myself and speaking with the shop that did the dyno, spend your money on something else.
Koni Race 2812 series
Mono tube shocks, double adjustable for rebound and compression seperately, front shocks have threaded bodies for height adjustment, Race-Valved Custom Damper Option, Limited Street Use, No Warranty, Lead Time approx 4wks. $3980 Retail Read pages 5 and 6 detailed infohttp://www.koni-na.com/pdfcatalogs/KONIMotosportCatalog.pdf
Penske coilovers (monotube construction, your choice of single adjustable, double, even trible adjustble.
http://anze.biz/applications.cfm
Side note: Not cheap, but penske makes some of the best dampers you can buy,....period. If you invest in the parts, you can revalve these yourself, training classes are even offered. And that's the other side of things, Penske makes a wide selection of parts for different valving setups.
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