Tokico HP vs OEM shocks/struts (review)
#31
06-03-2010, 12:58 PM
I think I understand what your asking. All oem G and Z shocks are manufactuered by Tokico. Shock color is meaningless on coupes since they are all colored black. The only way a coupe has a legit sports suspension is to have been a 2005 or latter model and was delivered from the factory on oem 19" wheels. 2003 to I believe 2005 sedan's with the sport suspension have red colored shocks. We've been getting conflicting reports of 2006 sedan's with the sport suspension having black colored shocks, honestly don't know if that also extends to 2005 cars.
The only reason I said black was to distinguish OEM vs. Blue.
I didn't know tokico did this...
#32
06-03-2010, 07:26 PM
#33
07-10-2010, 01:55 PM
#36
10-22-2010, 11:56 PM
350z shocks will probably be stiffer than the G35 shocks staying within the HP series, really all of the components for the 350Z are stiffer than G35. So from what I've seen, I think I could logically conclude that the Z HP shocks will be stiffer than the G HP shocks.
BTW, I did this exact swap as well, however I stayed on stock springs throughout the transition and my shocks are still in great condition. Car responds a little bit quicker, and the ride is a little bit stiffer. Got it all from Yoparts about 6 months ago, 200 for the whole set I believe.
EDIT: BTW, the HP's dropped me about 1/2 an inch.
BTW, I did this exact swap as well, however I stayed on stock springs throughout the transition and my shocks are still in great condition. Car responds a little bit quicker, and the ride is a little bit stiffer. Got it all from Yoparts about 6 months ago, 200 for the whole set I believe.
EDIT: BTW, the HP's dropped me about 1/2 an inch.
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10-23-2010, 08:31 AM
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Guys,
Please listen to me. Do not run Tokico HPs for the 350z on your G35. It ruins the ride of the G. My car now drives like a 350z with the track set up. It handles amazing, but at a great cost for ride comfort. And yes, THE SHOCKS ALONE ARE SHORTER AND WILL DROP THE CAR MORE THAN WITH JUST SPRINGS AND G SHOCKS....
Please listen to me. Do not run Tokico HPs for the 350z on your G35. It ruins the ride of the G. My car now drives like a 350z with the track set up. It handles amazing, but at a great cost for ride comfort. And yes, THE SHOCKS ALONE ARE SHORTER AND WILL DROP THE CAR MORE THAN WITH JUST SPRINGS AND G SHOCKS....
#38
10-23-2010, 10:55 AM
#39
10-26-2010, 01:23 AM
#40
10-26-2010, 02:05 AM
Or because his springs weren't fully seated in the shocks. (That sounds ignorant, please don't take it as such). Every time I've dropped a car, the springs seated and dropped a little bit more (4 spring installs to date)
#41
10-26-2010, 08:22 AM
I would say it was due to my stock shocks being done. My car looked more like it was on S-techs with the stock shocks. I used to have like maybe a pinky finger gap in front and one finger gap in rear...now i have about 1 1/2 finger gap all around. looks nice and even thats for sure but just wish it was lower :/ anyone want to trade S-techs for H-techs?
#42
10-26-2010, 08:27 AM
Also springs have been on there for about a month now, they are settled in. In fact the rear did not need to settle considering the spring was never removed from the bucket. the fronts have settled a tad bit and im sure thats as low as they will go...until these new shocks start to wear out lol
#43
10-26-2010, 11:44 AM
Also springs have been on there for about a month now, they are settled in. In fact the rear did not need to settle considering the spring was never removed from the bucket. the fronts have settled a tad bit and im sure thats as low as they will go...until these new shocks start to wear out lol
#44
10-28-2010, 09:38 PM
#45
11-10-2010, 12:51 PM
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