Forged Performance: TEIN Flex Install 370Z Complete

stormcrow · 02-04-2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ

Looking good!

thanks!

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Originally Posted by earwicker7

Dude, I was laughing so hard I almost puked when I read this! Nice

glad i could make you chuckle. Sharif's always poking at me...i finally got him back!

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Originally Posted by Mike

can't wait to put Stormcrow's Nismo suspension on my car! Maybe tomorrow if I get caught up.

i sure hope it helps out on the track. i just wonder if it's going to raise your car a bit more than what it is now on the Eibachs.

ArtVandaleigh · 02-04-2010, 11:21 AM

Mean look now! Cant really ever go wrong with TEIN stuff.

Sharif@Forged · 02-04-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by stormcrow

verbs. who needs'em.

I can't be troubled with those things.

NISMO_Z · 02-07-2010, 05:17 PM

wow, that looks great!

Mike · 02-07-2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by stormcrow

i sure hope it helps out on the track. i just wonder if it's going to raise your car a bit more than what it is now on the Eibachs.

Its a bit higher but looks better, imo, as the back end is now looking more proportional to the front with a little bit of rake. Need to tow it somewhere for an alignment before I can really drive it though, as I had a hard time lining up one of the rear lower control arm bolts and wound up having to basically disassemble all the links on one side.

BLUESLATE · 02-07-2010, 06:09 PM

Beautiful ride. I love the OE wheels on the NISMO models.

Togo · 02-07-2010, 06:36 PM

Wow nice ride, looks great! I love the color of hte wheels

stormcrow · 02-07-2010, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

Its a bit higher but looks better, imo, as the back end is now looking more proportional to the front with a little bit of rake. Need to tow it somewhere for an alignment before I can really drive it though, as I had a hard time lining up one of the rear lower control arm bolts and wound up having to basically disassemble all the links on one side.

glad the assembly went well. and i am very glad that you like the looks of the suspension. i would be willing to bet that the springs are going to settle a bit once you get it out on the track.

my exhaust should be here soon. can i meet up with you on a saturday or sunday for some powder?

B1nks · 02-08-2010, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by B1nks

I really like the stance on that. There isn't any rubbing ? Could you pm me the height from ground to fender on the front and rear ? Looks great !

Any update on this question ? Thanks

stormcrow · 02-08-2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by B1nks

Any update on this question ? Thanks

Damn. Apologies. I forgot to get this info for you. The car is now at the body shop having headlights, tail lights and door handles smoked/painted. As soon as I have her back, I will take a measurement for you.

Mike · 02-08-2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by stormcrow

my exhaust should be here soon. can i meet up with you on a saturday or sunday for some powder?

sure, let me know.

jmlenz · 02-11-2010, 07:10 PM

^ any squeeks/rattles from the Teins? I had a set on my Z33 (Flex) and they had this annoying squeek from the rear that I never could remedy. Are the collars on the adjustable rear springs all aluminum or is there a rubber material to absorb some NVH?

Sharif@Forged · 02-11-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jmlenz

^ any squeeks/rattles from the Teins? I had a set on my Z33 (Flex) and they had this annoying squeek from the rear that I never could remedy. Are the collars on the adjustable rear springs all aluminum or is there a rubber material to absorb some NVH?

Totally 100% silent. Love em...we've installed two sets so far and dead silent.

cab83_750 · 02-12-2010, 04:39 PM

Stormcrow,

How is the ride compared to the stock Nismo? Is the sway/cornering the same? When braking, same amount of nose-dive/travel?

I guess what I am pursuing is, 'Do you have the same performance (if not better) with the coil-overs WITHOUT the bumpy/harsh ride of the stock Nismo?'

Thanks.

stormcrow · 02-12-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cab83_750

Stormcrow,

How is the ride compared to the stock Nismo? Is the sway/cornering the same? When braking, same amount of nose-dive/travel?

I guess what I am pursuing is, 'Do you have the same performance (if not better) with the coil-overs WITHOUT the bumpy/harsh ride of the stock Nismo?'

Thanks.

The ride is less kidney bruising. Depending on how you adjust the damper settings, it can be very smooth or very stiff...but, still not as 'bouncy' as the stock Nismo suspension.

The sway is the same, but this won't be controlled by coilovers; you need sway bars to help here. Cornering is spectacular, but I really can't compare it to the OEM Nismos because I only had 100 miles on the car when I took them off. I had never put the car into a hard turn. Same goes for nose travel on hard braking. I can't compare the two.

If I had to *guess* on performance comparison, then I would say the Teins would win hands down. The shocks on the OEM Nismo are made by Tokico. Though excellent quality, I don't think they can compare to the Tein Flex setup.

Hope this helps you a bit.

02-07-2010, 06:09 PM	#21 (permalink)
BLUESLATE Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Top Secret Posts: 390 Drives: 13' Subaru BRZ Rep Power: 16	Beautiful ride. I love the OE wheels on the NISMO models. __________________ Special Thanks to Counterspace Garage, RareJDM LLC, and Dave's Garage. Rota wheels give me nightmare. Thus, it makes Rota wheels the wheels of my dreams. barf

02-07-2010, 06:36 PM	#22 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 657	Wow nice ride, looks great! I love the color of hte wheels __________________ This will decimate all after you put about fifteen grand in it or more, and if we have to, overnight parts from Japan. Joe Clem and Koeppel Nissan

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cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	Stormcrow, How is the ride compared to the stock Nismo? Is the sway/cornering the same? When braking, same amount of nose-dive/travel? I guess what I am pursuing is, 'Do you have the same performance (if not better) with the coil-overs WITHOUT the bumpy/harsh ride of the stock Nismo?' Thanks.