370Z springs experiment
#64
I couldn't find a shop willing to do an actual load test.
I'm going to have to use the old method of calculating using wire diameter, active coils & overall OD.
That will not be deadly accurate but should be fairly close.
& enough to get a ballpark comparison.
...should have it pulled together tomorrow.
I'm going to have to use the old method of calculating using wire diameter, active coils & overall OD.
That will not be deadly accurate but should be fairly close.
& enough to get a ballpark comparison.
...should have it pulled together tomorrow.
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#67
Spring data, ...post#50 updated.
spring rates are just a little firmer than the G, unfortunately the 370Z rears are too short![Frown](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
I decided to install fronts only to see how they work out.
I'm not sure how going slightly firmer on front only will be.![Dunno](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/dunno.gif)
Anyway....
After all the playing around with measuring etc... I didn't get finished bolting her back together.
More pics tomorrow.
If the spring rates are OK, I'll do the rear perch mod to drop the rear a tad.
spring rates are just a little firmer than the G, unfortunately the 370Z rears are too short
![Frown](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
I decided to install fronts only to see how they work out.
I'm not sure how going slightly firmer on front only will be.
![Dunno](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/dunno.gif)
Anyway....
After all the playing around with measuring etc... I didn't get finished bolting her back together.
More pics tomorrow.
If the spring rates are OK, I'll do the rear perch mod to drop the rear a tad.
Last edited by InTgr8r; 06-12-2009 at 07:38 AM.
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03Sedan6MT (02-28-2016)
#69
How much is a set of 370z springs anyway? from the dealer.
Cuz if only the front will work, and if its not too expensive, I may consider just swapping out the fronts and keeping the rear stock.
I dont mind the rear gap, but the front gap is dreadful. Also, this will give the car a "raked" look. I think that'll look nice.
what is a "rear perch mod"?
Cuz if only the front will work, and if its not too expensive, I may consider just swapping out the fronts and keeping the rear stock.
I dont mind the rear gap, but the front gap is dreadful. Also, this will give the car a "raked" look. I think that'll look nice.
what is a "rear perch mod"?
#70
#71
Sorry, but Im still confused as to what that means...haha
Shave it down some? :S lol * I suck, I know * lol
#72
the coil springs sit on them Wes. What Ian is saying, is by altering the height of the spring pad you can change the height of the vehicle a bit.
Here is an example of different ones for sale on this page: http://www.jegs.com/p/Energy%20Suspension/743954/10002/-1?sendroicid=bbef8492-2d00-41d6-b158-38db0de2603c&sendroiad=3824027261&sendroikwd=Coil+ Spring+Isolators&gclid=CIz4w_OK6ZkCFQEhDQod820_Qw
Here is an example of different ones for sale on this page: http://www.jegs.com/p/Energy%20Suspension/743954/10002/-1?sendroicid=bbef8492-2d00-41d6-b158-38db0de2603c&sendroiad=3824027261&sendroikwd=Coil+ Spring+Isolators&gclid=CIz4w_OK6ZkCFQEhDQod820_Qw
#74
the coil springs sit on them Wes. What Ian is saying, is by altering the height of the spring pad you can change the height of the vehicle a bit.
Here is an example of different ones for sale on this page: http://www.jegs.com/p/Energy%20Suspension/743954/10002/-1?sendroicid=bbef8492-2d00-41d6-b158-38db0de2603c&sendroiad=3824027261&sendroikwd=Coil+ Spring+Isolators&gclid=CIz4w_OK6ZkCFQEhDQod820_Qw
Here is an example of different ones for sale on this page: http://www.jegs.com/p/Energy%20Suspension/743954/10002/-1?sendroicid=bbef8492-2d00-41d6-b158-38db0de2603c&sendroiad=3824027261&sendroikwd=Coil+ Spring+Isolators&gclid=CIz4w_OK6ZkCFQEhDQod820_Qw