coilovers...
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coilovers...
did rears last saturday, just a few pictures...
well, the thing is actually MUCH shorter then i expected... i used a jack to lift the rear beam up in order to get the lower bolt in.
even with this drop the front end on teins is like 10 mm lower then the back.
but this was the first try, i ended up with unscrewing the lower part of the strut; takes 10 full turns to make it 20 mm longer, so now it seats a bit less then an inch higher, but still not as high as it was when i had teins in there.
i can't really comment the handling at this point, the front is not done yet.
well, the thing is actually MUCH shorter then i expected... i used a jack to lift the rear beam up in order to get the lower bolt in.
even with this drop the front end on teins is like 10 mm lower then the back.
but this was the first try, i ended up with unscrewing the lower part of the strut; takes 10 full turns to make it 20 mm longer, so now it seats a bit less then an inch higher, but still not as high as it was when i had teins in there.
i can't really comment the handling at this point, the front is not done yet.
#6
HELL YEAH MAN!!! i just did mine last night and my car is frikin slammed....i was in a hurry so i didn't take the tiime to adjust them, but i'm tuckin little less than quarter tire in the rear.
o and i am not sure where you picked these up from, but i got mine from jlbmotorsports.com. i paid a little less than 700 SHIPPED
o and i am not sure where you picked these up from, but i got mine from jlbmotorsports.com. i paid a little less than 700 SHIPPED
#7
I've spent the last three weeks adjusting my D2's so that the ride was perfect. Something I noticed was that on the rear's, I had to pre-load the springs with the locking nuts by a good 1/2". Now that I did that and don't have the front too low, my car is as smooth as stock, but as stiff as anyone in their right mind would want it. Just some advice.
#8
While your at it I strongly suggest that you buy some Energy Suspension coilover insulator, there like 8$ per pair but it make a whole world of difference. Once install properly your coilover will be much quiet and it also soften the ride, because there is no more metal on metal. How do I know ? I've been running the D2 for almost 2 year now and trust me your happyness will quickly become a nightmare. PM me if you want details.
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Originally Posted by steven88
i love ksports...did vasily give you his rims? or you have a pair of SSRs as well?
do not know what rates the springs are...
rears have rubber insulators on the top of the springs, but nothing on the bottom. I have not heard any noises tho. As for the ride, the rear feels firm/a bit harsh (i still have s-techs in front), the car turns with less effort, i would say it's almost neutral in balance .
here is another angle:
#14
Originally Posted by maxS
those are 5th gen, why would i get 4th?!
it's always been like that...UNLESS, ksports recently changed the design...but as far as i know, they are still the same old design...and you must reuse your rear hats....the one you have in your picture already includes a rear hat so I asked if you got a 4th gen kit (cuz 4th gens come with the hats)
#16
Originally Posted by maxS
they must have changed it, since 1. they came with the top plates/hats, 2. 4th gen hats are way different from 5th gen and can not be used here unless machined/modified. well, that can be done
#18
Originally Posted by steven88
there was a case where someone received the 4th gen strut...and he has a 2k...its in the big ksports thread IIRC...check it out...he said its a direct bolt on
#19
Originally Posted by whazzzzuup
So based on the information from this thread, either that is a 4th gen rear coilover or a revised 5th gen rear coilover with top hat? Will the front/rear 4th gen coilover fit a 5th gen with no modifications? That just gives the 5th gen guys more buying options.
i'm not sure if the fronts would fit...but its an issue going on with the ksports thread...check it out
#21
I would send ksport an email or call them or something to ask about the struts.
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Originally Posted by ak_max02
That looks good man where do you pick those coilovers at? I've been lookin everywhere.
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Originally Posted by steven88
you are correct....it could possibly go either way....either ksports have UPDATED their 5th gen coilover lineup...and now include top hats for the rear...or he could have gotten a 4th gen setup...which is a direct fit according to that one guy in the thread...
i'm not sure if the fronts would fit...but its an issue going on with the ksports thread...check it out
i'm not sure if the fronts would fit...but its an issue going on with the ksports thread...check it out
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maxS, check this out:
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...postcount=1133
and this:
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...postcount=1139
and he actually installed it.
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...postcount=1133
and this:
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...postcount=1139
and he actually installed it.
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Originally Posted by DrKlop
maxS, check this out:
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...postcount=1133
and this:
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...postcount=1139
and he actually installed it.
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...postcount=1133
and this:
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...postcount=1139
and he actually installed it.
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Originally Posted by DrKlop
but he said that he did not use his stock hats.
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Originally Posted by OH2kblackMAXX
o and i am not sure where you picked these up from, but i got mine from jlbmotorsports.com. i paid a little less than 700 SHIPPED
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