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350z unrevised suspension question

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Old 07-27-2009, 03:57 PM
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use your unrevised full 350z setup, you have the revised sport shocks currently on your sedan, dont use that with the unrevised springs.

the 350z shocks are a bit shorter, it will not lower the car anymore, but will eventually last longer than the sport shocks + z springs setup.
 
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Old 07-27-2009, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by G SEDAN
use your unrevised full 350z setup, you have the revised sport shocks currently on your sedan, dont use that with the unrevised springs.

the 350z shocks are a bit shorter, it will not lower the car anymore, but will eventually last longer than the sport shocks + z springs setup.
they revised the sport shocks on the sedans? I thought they were the same all years 03-06 and only the Z and the G35 coupe saw revised shocks for 05+?
 
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Old 07-27-2009, 11:06 PM
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^ you know what you are correct, I had a brain fart and thought he had a coupe but yet I'm in the sedan secion. this is what happens when you post all over the boards

To clarify:

2003 to 2006 G SEDAN sport suspension spring rates - 314/342.

Revised spring rates on the 05+ Z and coupes, - 314/427.


With that said, still use the unrevised shocks from the z suspension as they are shorter and will last longer in the long run when compared to your g35 shocks (even though they have the same spring rates).
 
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Old 07-29-2009, 01:49 AM
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Here's my G's frankenstein setup:

350Z springs in the front
non-revised coupe springs in the back
Revised 350Z shocks (previously Sport shocks)

I've been running the 350Z shocks for about 2 months now. The ride is definitely firmer and more controlled. It's not harsher, but you wouldn't classify my car as having a luxury ride. The improved handling of the Z shocks is surprising, but it's definitely a sportier ride than that of the Sport shocks. The Z shocks have Tokico stamped on them and the housings are more robust than the Sport shocks. Numerous people have reported that the Z shocks had shorter shock housings to compensate for the 1" lower ride height. This isn't true. The housing are basically the same length as the G sport shocks, but valving and dampening is obviously tighter and the Z shocks run ~1" shorter bump stops.

The revised Z shocks are a great choice if you're looking for exception handling and control at a bargin price (~$50-100). If you're more concerned about ride quality, look elsewhere because your G will ride pretty close to that of a Z or E46 M3 (ie busy and firm).
 
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Old 07-29-2009, 09:58 PM
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Thanks guys for all the feedback but from what GSedan says I think I'll be trying out the full 350z suspension to see how I like it I'll probably be doing the install early next week sometime so I'll keep you guys posted on how I like the ride
 
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Old 07-31-2009, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveB
Here's my G's frankenstein setup:

350Z springs in the front
non-revised coupe springs in the back
Revised 350Z shocks (previously Sport shocks)

I've been running the 350Z shocks for about 2 months now. The ride is definitely firmer and more controlled. It's not harsher, but you wouldn't classify my car as having a luxury ride. The improved handling of the Z shocks is surprising, but it's definitely a sportier ride than that of the Sport shocks. The Z shocks have Tokico stamped on them and the housings are more robust than the Sport shocks. Numerous people have reported that the Z shocks had shorter shock housings to compensate for the 1" lower ride height. This isn't true. The housing are basically the same length as the G sport shocks, but valving and dampening is obviously tighter and the Z shocks run ~1" shorter bump stops.

The revised Z shocks are a great choice if you're looking for exception handling and control at a bargin price (~$50-100). If you're more concerned about ride quality, look elsewhere because your G will ride pretty close to that of a Z or E46 M3 (ie busy and firm).

I got the G35X BTW... I am looking to lower my car no more than 1-inch, and I definitely value ride quality... Where would you suggest looking (what set-up)?
 
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Old 08-05-2009, 05:34 PM
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Well guys just put the springs on went with 350z shock and spring up front and g sport shock with 350 spring in the rear I now love how the car sits and I hear everyone on here complaining about the rear looking lower then the front but I think it looks even now all I need are some 20's and I'll be in love
 
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