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Awesome Zahy, those look great on that color G, and when lowered should be the perfect fit.
Please post a review on the Conti tires, you're one of the first on site to get them and would be nice to have some feedback. From all I've read they are right there w/ the new Michelin Pilots. I just picked up a couple 285 conti extreme contact DW for the rear on mine and looking forward to putting them to work!
I'll post a review by the end of next week, they should be broken in by that time. I currently have the OEM chrome center caps on the wheels until I decide what I want to do with them.
Originally Posted by Dembflyr
Sweet!! That looks awesome!!
It's gonna all come together once it's lower.
And a lip.
Of course! In due time (so probably like tomorrow)
A little teaser for you guys... Stance XR1 true type coilovers with 12/8k Swift springs, SPL FUCA, rear camber, and rear toe arms with the eccentric lockout kit. Should be finished by tomorrow. Has to cut off the front passenger end link to free the shock, Moog replacements are on the way.
You know, I never spent any time researching the pros/cons of going with a true CO in the rear, as compared to the OEM design of a separate shock and spring. How did you come to this decision, Z?
I agree with blnewt. Those wheels look great with that color G. Didn't really like those Nismo wheels until now!!
That's what I've been told by several people! I think these wheels were an excellent choice.
Originally Posted by Rochester
You know, I never spent any time researching the pros/cons of going with a true CO in the rear, as compared to the OEM design of a separate shock and spring. How did you come to this decision, Z?
Going with a true-type coilover in the rear allows you replace the OEM spring bucket with a toe arm. I went with SPL, and also threw in a lockout kit. This allows for much better to adjustment vs a toe bolt and nearly no chance of the adjustments slipping. Also cleans up the rear end of the car and allows for easier height adjustment.
True type also means I'll have to upgrade the lower shock mount bushing in the hub assembly because the extra weight will wear down quicker on the OEM rubber bushing. I've decided to go with Whiteline poly bushings over SPL since it's a daily.
I get that you ditch the bucket, and have a less sloppy toe-arm. Other than reduced weight sans-bucket, is there a consideration for improved handing of the true-type CO over the OEM design? My thinking is there's a reason for the OEM design.
I get that you ditch the bucket, and have a less sloppy toe-arm. Other than reduced weight sans-bucket, is there a consideration for improved handing of the true-type CO over the OEM design? My thinking is there's a reason for the OEM design.
A lot more guys on the 370Z side run true-type coils than the G37 side of things. The Nissan NISMO 380RS ran a true-type rear suspension from the factory and that car was 100% performance oriented, so I'm gonna go ahead and say, yes, there is improved handling but a slight loss in ride comfort.
Car is finally lowered!!! Just need to figure out this slight clunk in the front driver area while going over speed bumps, probably just have to tighten down the upper shock bolts some more.
Other than that, these Stance coils ride GREAT. I drove 30 miles back home from the alignment shop and enjoyed every moment of it. No unnecessary noises, rattling or anything like that. Even on rough roads.
Here are some pics I took with my Canon EOS 80D using my 17-55mm F2.8 USM lens.
Couldn't ask for a better wheel to go w/ that body color, that charcoal inner and machined outer combo is perfect right there, and now that it's lowered that fit couldn't get much better.
Really looking forward to reviews on the coilovers & the tires once you get time with them.
