Will G37 Coilovers Fit the 370Z? Maybe not.

M.Bonanni · 01-12-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Skaterbasist

What do spring rates have anything to do with the coilovers being compatible with one another?

The V35 G's and Z33 Z's were always used the same coilovers. The difference in weight is significant between the V36 & Z34, but I don't see how that has anything to do with them not being compatible with one another.

It has a lot to do with one another. It doesn't have anything to do with fitment, but it has everything to do with ride quality and performance. For instance, if you can bolt your G35 coilovers up to the 370Z like you want, you will notice a much stiffer ride.

Skaterbasist · 01-12-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

It has a lot to do with one another. It doesn't have anything to do with fitment, but it has everything to do with ride quality and performance. For instance, if you can bolt your G35 coilovers up to the 370Z like you want, you will notice a much stiffer ride.

That was what I was getting at. It has nothing to do with fitment. Manufactures didn't seem to pay too much attention to that with the previous G's/Z's since they all had the same product.

If my HKS Hipermax III sports would bolt right up into the Z34, I would go ahead and do it since the weight difference between the 06 G35 Coupe doesn't seem to be much from a Z34 touring. But I don't think it'll be possible since it seems that HKS might go with a true coilover in the rear for the Z34 as they did with the G37.

Fries · 01-14-2009, 03:52 AM

I'm interested in seeing what the design difference is. Would definitely be funny if they end up just needing to change out the bottom mount =]

Sharif@Forged · 01-19-2009, 10:50 PM

DD, part numbers for Infiniti and Nissan are oftentimes very different, but for the same part. And most of the guys at Nissan parts don't know how to properly cross reference parts.

It would be very out of the norm, if Nissan created completely different suspenson parts for the 370Z. To keep costs low, Nissan has always shared suspenson and drivetrain components with it's Infiniti counterpart.

I have no doubt they will bolt on. But as for spring rates, they will be off...maybe better...who knows.

Just covering my ***...I havent test fit anything yet.

M.Bonanni · 01-19-2009, 10:57 PM

I thought it unlikely too, but the fact that some part numbers are the same and some are different throw me off.

makstraw · 08-15-2014, 10:12 AM

I don't know if this ever got an answer… I did a lot of research and I couldn't find anything definitive. Maybe I just missed it. I believe since the G37 is heavier, it will have different spring rates. I talked to Taylor at BC RACING and he stated that the G37 uses taller shocks and springs, but didn't answer my original question of "do they have different valving and springs rates?" So, I decided to buy a set of G37 BC BR coil overs to see if they work for myself. I will post a reply once I install and find out if this is just BS they use to cover their own butt.

-Mark

Megan370z · 08-15-2014, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by makstraw

I don't know if this ever got an answer… I did a lot of research and I couldn't find anything definitive. Maybe I just missed it. I believe since the G37 is heavier, it will have different spring rates. I talked to Taylor at BC RACING and he stated that the G37 uses taller shocks and springs, but didn't answer my original question of "do they have different valving and springs rates?" So, I decided to buy a set of G37 BC BR coil overs to see if they work for myself. I will post a reply once I install and find out if this is just BS they use to cover their own butt.

-Mark

another very old thread that is brought back !1 whats going on !!

yes G37 will fit on the 370z. well Kw3 had only the g37 in 2009 and alot of guy bought that kit for the 370z in the very beginning.

zilverbullet · 08-15-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Megan370z

another very old thread that is brought back !1 whats going on !!

yes G37 will fit on the 370z. well Kw3 had only the g37 in 2009 and alot of guy bought that kit for the 370z in the very beginning.

Lol I just started researching this today as well!what are the odds. ..

01-14-2009, 03:52 AM	#18 (permalink)
Fries Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fort Riley, KS Posts: 14 Drives: Kouki S14-Zenki S13 Rep Power: 17	I'm interested in seeing what the design difference is. Would definitely be funny if they end up just needing to change out the bottom mount =] __________________

01-19-2009, 10:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
Sharif@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 840 Drives: 2009 GT-R, 2010 370Z Rep Power: 18	DD, part numbers for Infiniti and Nissan are oftentimes very different, but for the same part. And most of the guys at Nissan parts don't know how to properly cross reference parts. It would be very out of the norm, if Nissan created completely different suspenson parts for the 370Z. To keep costs low, Nissan has always shared suspenson and drivetrain components with it's Infiniti counterpart. I have no doubt they will bolt on. But as for spring rates, they will be off...maybe better...who knows. Just covering my *...I havent test fit anything yet. __________________ Sharif@Forgedperformance.com General Manager/Certified Tuner/NASA-PCA-BMWCAA Instructor JRZ RS1's Available NOW...PM me Cobb ProTuner, Uprev ECU Flash, FCON Vpro, Haltech, Motec Certified**

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08-15-2014, 10:12 AM	#21 (permalink)
makstraw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ft Walton beach FL Posts: 446 Drives: 09 Black 370z Sport Rep Power: 13	I don't know if this ever got an answer… I did a lot of research and I couldn't find anything definitive. Maybe I just missed it. I believe since the G37 is heavier, it will have different spring rates. I talked to Taylor at BC RACING and he stated that the G37 uses taller shocks and springs, but didn't answer my original question of "do they have different valving and springs rates?" So, I decided to buy a set of G37 BC BR coil overs to see if they work for myself. I will post a reply once I install and find out if this is just BS they use to cover their own butt. -Mark __________________ \|ARK\|STILLEN G3\|BC\|FORGESTAR\|GARAGELINE\|QUAIFE\|

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