I just posted up a review in the Review Only section with some installation tips if anyone is thinking of getting the Tein Basis coilovers

 

^ for those interested:
https://www.myg37.com/forums/brakes-...edan-6spd.html

Nice review. I should have gone with these when blnewt recommended them over the swift springs I ended up with...
Oh well. Live & learn (again).

 

Add proper sport shocks (Koni) and you'll be very happy.. I just personally couldn't stand riding around on standard right height valved shocks and I shelled out the money to do the camber arms out back, toe bolts, shocks, and springs all at once (installed with a friend). There's a reason why Koni's are priced the way they are (and can be had for reasonable rates during their two month long annual sale in the Spring.

However, I give you that if I had to do it all over again -- I'd probably get the Basis setup for the crazy dirt cheap $650ish prices over the considerably more expensive Swift and Koni combo ($963 total shipped with getting both items on different sales). $650 is insanely cheap for Japan made coils from a proven name like Tein.. even if I don't need ride height to be adjustable.

My hesitation with coilovers setups and daily driving (I see the Midwest snow and salt) would be put to ease with some coilover socks (they actually work!).

https://www.tegiwaimports.com/tegiwa...ers-300mm.html

 

Pretty cool product, here's another version from Speedway, might be something to consider if you live with winter crud
AFCO OWSCR14 Coilover Shock Cover for 2-5/8 Spring, 14 Inch Length

 

They kept the KW's on my previous ride damn near spotless after seeing 2 winters. Compared to my first coilover setup, that saw 3 winters without coilover socks, it was like night and day. Although the first set was Megan's, so quality of materials/components could have factored into the wearing differences. I always drive about 10k miles a year, and that really hasn't changed over the years.

Just the fact of zero grit getting into the threads and keeping salt/chemicals off the collars alone was worth the money for them. They stay put and don't come undone-- a worry I had upfront.

 

The AFCO sock is nylon, the Tegiwa is neoprone. No judgement, just some info

 

Theses socks are not a bad idea. I usually get the height where I want it and put a bit of waterproof grease right above and below the lock collars. Seems to work ok, but if I were to do a lot of height adjustment, the socks would be nice.

 

Has anyone driven or ridden in a G37 with the Koni inserts on the street vs. the Tein Basis on the street? The Tein Basis are great on just about every type of road, but they can be a little bouncy on newer roads where the seams are not quite right. It has been a while since I had a car with Koni inserts. I think it is a rougher ride with the Koni's, but not sure.

 

The Koni application for the 370Z/G37 are replacement shocks, not inserts like the WRX. My car isn't bouncy, and at one turn from full soft, isnt too harsh. 2 turns was too rough for me

 

How would you compare the ride to Tein Basis?

 

Same experience here.. your past posts actually inspired me to soften up the rebound of my rear koni's a bit when I had the wheels off a couple weeks back. Previously I had them right in the middle of the settings (6 sweeps out of 12 total.. one sweep equals a quarter turn of adjustment) and I went 2 sweeps back towards soft. Although one would think that would be a minor change, improved comfort on daily commute roads was noticeable. Mind you I'm on 20" gtr wheels and 285/30/20's out back).

Earlier this summer, I dialed a half turn towards soft with the shocks up front. I had them previously splitting the difference between soft/firm up there as well. I do wish the rears were as easy to adjust as the front, but oh well, just happy they're top notch quality and have the ability to adjust rebound.

 

I was wondering about that. Where are the adjusters in the rear? Do either of you guys on Koni's notice any minor bouncing on newer roads that look smooth, but are actually a little wavy? Nothing major, just your headlights will go up and down a bit?

 

The adjusters are on the top of the shock. They are a PIA to get to on the car, but doable.

No bounce.

 

On top of the shock- like you have to unbolt the top hat to get to them or are they on the underside of the top hat? Got any pics?

 

No, you don't have to unbolt the top hat/bottom through bolt, although it might be easier

I don't have a picture of them on the car, but this should show you the adjustment window and where it is orientated on the shock body.