EndStar Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 looking into these, i know they are for 280z, and was told sold by a datsun specialist to current owner, said to be just as good if not better than GC. any leads on quality or brand? Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Just look like generic coilovers. Not seeing how they'd be better than GC, other than price. Quote Link to comment
EndStar Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Just look like generic coilovers. Not seeing how they'd be better than GC, other than price. would you trust them? Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 I've been running generic ones for years. Many people do. It's not like buying cheap bearings or head gaskets. If you have any doubts, just do a little Google searching of generic coil overs. Quote Link to comment
EndStar Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 I've been running generic ones for years. Many people do. It's not like buying cheap bearings or head gaskets. If you have any doubts, just do a little Google searching of generic coil overs. thanks, i decided to go for it, it has the double locking rings and everything, so they look reliable enough, im not tracking or anything. just really wish i had spring rates Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 My local machine shop has a spring compressor that measures tension as you compress the spring. Just compressed 1" and it came out to 250lbs. Perhaps somewhere close to you has something similar, that is if there are no specs to go with the springs. Often times there are numbers painted on the springs to tell you what rate they are. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 So what if it has 400 pound per inch springs????? Or 100??? If it isn't the rate you want you have to buy others. What's that sticker on the coil say? Measure the width across the coil and the thickness of the wire and I can tell you what you have. All they are right now is purdy. Quote Link to comment
EndStar Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 So what if it has 400 pound per inch springs????? Or 100??? If it isn't the rate you want you have to buy others. What's that sticker on the coil say? Measure the width across the coil and the thickness of the wire and I can tell you what you have. All they are right now is purdy. It says "R"I'll find out when I get them! Quote Link to comment
Guest Rick-rat Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Name them John, Paul, George, and Ringo :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
graveltrapp Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Definitely ebay specials, I would say it's safe to say that half the coilovers in the world started out as these $48.00 varieties. Springs are usually to short and stiff, but you can always run your stock springs and just use the adjustable perches after removing the factory perch and affixing the sleeve by your favorite means. (weld,collars) andI think it's Gene, Ace, Paul, and Peter. Quote Link to comment
EndStar Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 345 Quote Link to comment
EndStar Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Definitely ebay specials, I would say it's safe to say that half the coilovers in the world started out as these $48.00 varieties. Springs are usually to short and stiff, but you can always run your stock springs and just use the adjustable perches after removing the factory perch and affixing the sleeve by your favorite means. (weld,collars) andI think it's Gene, Ace, Paul, and Peter. Said he paid $345 thoughts? Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Doubt it. Seriously doubt it. I really hope you didn't buy them yet. How much is this joker asking? You could have the same thing off ebay for $45 shipped. http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRONT-REAR-ALUMINUM-COILOVER-0-3-SPRING-94-01-ACURA-INTEGRA-DC-DB-B18-B18C-BLUE-/381076817307?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AHonda&hash=item58b9f2c59b&vxp=mtr Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRONT-REAR-ALUMINUM-COILOVER-0-3-SPRING-94-01-ACURA-INTEGRA-DC-DB-B18-B18C-BLUE-/381076817307?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AHonda&hash=item58b9f2c59b&vxp=mtr Doesn't even list the spring rate. The zx is around 150 so earlier z ones would be close. I'm sure running a 400 pound spring would be a wake up. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 they look short? whats the length/ Most are 8 in tall. I run 7inch one to get it dialed lower as I use a 510 strut and a +25offset wheel so perch has to be above the tire line Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Doesn't even list the spring rate. The zx is around 150 so earlierz ones would be close. I'm sure running a 400 pound spring would be a wake up. True, but neither are the spring rates for the ones in question. Quote Link to comment
EndStar Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 didnt buy them thanks guys Quote Link to comment
EndStar Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 thinking of going 350 front and 250 rear in my z. good set up? Quote Link to comment
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