I've got a 2005 G35 Coupe 6MT and the ride is too harsh around town for my wife - so I'm looking at getting the adjustable shocks. Hopefully, improves the ride quality a lot, and I can easily change them when needed for fun or racing.
How hard to install the Tokico D-spec adjustable shocks? Any installation guides online?
How difficult to adjust them once they're in?
How hard to install the Tokico D-spec adjustable shocks? Any installation guides online?
How difficult to adjust them once they're in?
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The install isn't too bad if you have a good jack and jackstands. There is a FAQ guide here: https://g35driver.com/forums/showthr...hlight=springs
I don't think I had to put the compressor on the springs to get them off, just used the compressor once the front shock assemblies were off the car.
The fronts are simple to adjust, just pop the hood, remove the little caps and adjust. The rears are a little tougher. If you jack up the rear (I jack on the rear diff) and put stands underneath, it takes about 20 minutes - no you don't have to take off the rear tires. Once jacked up, you take the two nuts out of the top of the fender that secure the rear shock body, compress the shock, and adjust the top just like the fronts. Thats about it! I adjust mine before/after each autox (monthly) b/c the roads are pretty rough out where I work. Good luck!
Oh yeah - here's the jack I use: http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...Lift+Equipment it was well worth the investment!
I don't think I had to put the compressor on the springs to get them off, just used the compressor once the front shock assemblies were off the car.
The fronts are simple to adjust, just pop the hood, remove the little caps and adjust. The rears are a little tougher. If you jack up the rear (I jack on the rear diff) and put stands underneath, it takes about 20 minutes - no you don't have to take off the rear tires. Once jacked up, you take the two nuts out of the top of the fender that secure the rear shock body, compress the shock, and adjust the top just like the fronts. Thats about it! I adjust mine before/after each autox (monthly) b/c the roads are pretty rough out where I work. Good luck!
Oh yeah - here's the jack I use: http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...Lift+Equipment it was well worth the investment!
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the dampers might soften it up for you, but the harsh ride could be coming
from your stock springs and even your tire pressure.
the d-specs are easy to install if you've worked on cars before. it might
be challenging for a newb to do the front, but just take your time. it's
pretty much self explanatory.
if you want to do it right, i would recommend getting progressive rate
springs and d-specs. but not sure if you're wanting to drop the ride.
from your stock springs and even your tire pressure.
the d-specs are easy to install if you've worked on cars before. it might
be challenging for a newb to do the front, but just take your time. it's
pretty much self explanatory.
if you want to do it right, i would recommend getting progressive rate
springs and d-specs. but not sure if you're wanting to drop the ride.
No, the ride is low enough for me. ('05 6MT with sport package, 19" rims, etc). Just wanted to improve ride quality for road trips and to silence my wife 
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Will D Specs give a smooth ride, I am lookign to dfrop my car a little over an inch and want to get something with the best ride? Would these be my best bet?
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Yes these will give you good ride quality. Mine are getting in on friday, can someone please tell me how to adjust the rear shocks from inside the car on the sedan with reclining rear seats. Someone must know an easy way, thanks!
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This thread was from the old board so the pictures are gone. But the instructions should be self explanatory.Originally Posted by blackonblackG
Yes these will give you good ride quality. Mine are getting in on friday, can someone please tell me how to adjust the rear shocks from inside the car on the sedan with reclining rear seats. Someone must know an easy way, thanks!
https://g35driver.com/forums/g35-sedan-v35-2003-06/35882-pictures-how-adjust-rear-shocks-sedan.html
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We are currently sending a free set of rear shock extensions with every D Spec to the next 10 buyers, what this extension allows you to do is adjust the rear dampening without removing the rear shock everytime. You simply just adjust from the rear trunk.
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Sounds great. How much are these normally? Is it a Tokico item? How are they installed?Originally Posted by CreativeAutoworks
We are currently sending a free set of rear shock extensions with every D Spec to the next 10 buyers, what this extension allows you to do is adjust the rear dampening without removing the rear shock everytime. You simply just adjust from the rear trunk.
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I wouldn't say the install is easy... it's do-able but just a PITA for the fronts. The rears are SO easy! Getting the compressed assembly out was a bee-hotch!
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Are shocks/springs better than a coilover system?
D specs roughly cost around $600.Originally Posted by Dan_K
How much for these shocks? Are shocks/springs better than a coilover system?
Can't intelligently answer the second question but I believe it depends on the purpose...
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Can't intelligently answer the second question but I believe it depends on the purpose...
Used as a daily driver with some auto-x involved from time to time.Originally Posted by sage
D specs roughly cost around $600.Can't intelligently answer the second question but I believe it depends on the purpose...
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Originally Posted by w@ntonsoup
Sounds great. How much are these normally? Is it a Tokico item? How are they installed?
Yes its a tokico item, list price is 29 bucks, install is very straight forward, just screw it on top of the shock, where the adjustment **** is. I can have 4 sets of Dspecs here, that I can speical price at $510 shipped. If anyone is interested.