coilovers vs. other
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Re: coilovers vs. other
IMOH Coilovers are mainly benificial for the folowing reasons:[*] They are adjustable (meaning you can adjust the height)[*] You can run wider tires (Springs are skinnier)
I know there's more but I'm not sure what. I wanted to put them on my car but ended up not doing it because of the modifications required to be done to the strut housings and the cost. I ended up going with the Adjustable Tokikos struts instead.
The problems I see are mainly[*] cost[*] Struts housings need to be modfied (Either by you or someone else)[*] Adjustments are done by?? And how are they done?
Heres an image of simons Coil overs at http://zbuild.net
<img src=http://www.usq.edu.au/users/degroot/240z/images/car/hpc/hpcfstruts.jpg>
I know there's more but I'm not sure what. I wanted to put them on my car but ended up not doing it because of the modifications required to be done to the strut housings and the cost. I ended up going with the Adjustable Tokikos struts instead.
The problems I see are mainly[*] cost[*] Struts housings need to be modfied (Either by you or someone else)[*] Adjustments are done by?? And how are they done?
Heres an image of simons Coil overs at http://zbuild.net
<img src=http://www.usq.edu.au/users/degroot/240z/images/car/hpc/hpcfstruts.jpg>
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Re: coilovers vs. other
In essence, a stock Z comes with a set of coilover springs as OEM. When you hear the term "coilover" people are generally referring to a racing suspension modification which takes the stock struts and:
1. Removes the stock spring, upper spring perch, and lower spring perch.
2. Cuts a 1 to 2" section out of the center of the strut tube and rewelds the separated peices, making the strut tube shorter.
3. Installs a threaded adjustable lower spring perch.
4. Installs racing 2.25" or 2.5" diameter coil springs (in various spring rates).
5. Installs MR2 length shock inserts in front and the 240Z shock in rear.
6. Installs adjustable camber plates on top and spring percehs on top.
The whole intent of installing "coilovers" is to gain ride height and corner weighting adjustability, reduce unsprung weight, allow a wider choice in spring rates, and allow of wider rims and tires.
IMHO putting "coilovers" on a street driven Z is a waste of time and money. There is no way to safely drive a Z on the street to the level of performance allowed by a well designed and tuned racing coilover suspension. All you get is the harshness and noise with little of the "fun."
John Coffey
johnc@betamotorsports.com
1. Removes the stock spring, upper spring perch, and lower spring perch.
2. Cuts a 1 to 2" section out of the center of the strut tube and rewelds the separated peices, making the strut tube shorter.
3. Installs a threaded adjustable lower spring perch.
4. Installs racing 2.25" or 2.5" diameter coil springs (in various spring rates).
5. Installs MR2 length shock inserts in front and the 240Z shock in rear.
6. Installs adjustable camber plates on top and spring percehs on top.
The whole intent of installing "coilovers" is to gain ride height and corner weighting adjustability, reduce unsprung weight, allow a wider choice in spring rates, and allow of wider rims and tires.
IMHO putting "coilovers" on a street driven Z is a waste of time and money. There is no way to safely drive a Z on the street to the level of performance allowed by a well designed and tuned racing coilover suspension. All you get is the harshness and noise with little of the "fun."
John Coffey
johnc@betamotorsports.com
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