Forged Performance: TEIN Flex Install 370Z Complete

Sharif@Forged · 02-02-2010, 11:00 AM

Just finished installing a set of TEIN Flex on a customer's 370Z. The TEIN Flex runs a 12KG (670lb) spring all around, vs. the 14KG (780lb) spring of the TEIN Mono Flex, which gives the car a little bit softer ride. I am running the Mono Flex's on my 370Z, and its hard for me to tell the difference in firmness when driving down the street, but a subtle difference does exist. We are also running the RE11's 265/305 on his OEM wheels with some spacers.

Here are some pics I thought I would share.

Iceman · 02-02-2010, 11:52 AM

Nice! Stock wheels painted black? Looks sweeet!

Sharif@Forged · 02-02-2010, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Nice! Stock wheels painted black? Looks sweeet!

Yeah, it's a medium smoke color. Looks really nice.

Ryan@Forged · 02-02-2010, 02:52 PM

The quality of these is amazing.

We have plenty of these in stock if anyone wants a set.

PM us for pricing!

jmlenz · 02-02-2010, 03:27 PM

^ Damn! Great looking setup

B1nks · 02-02-2010, 05:28 PM

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 !

stormcrow · 02-02-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Nice! Stock wheels painted black? Looks sweeet!

Stock wheels painted K11 (Nissan color code) which is very similar to the stock GT-R wheels color. Since I came from the GT-R, I wanted a similar look on the white. Of course, I had Volk G2s in High Metal Bronze on the GT-R, but this color wasn't an option for these wheels as matching that paint would be extremely difficult. No color code to be had.

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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 !

Rubbing is nominal on the front, but this is due to two reasons. 1) I hadn't trimmed the small protrusion on the front of the fender liner that covers the bumper/fender connection and 2) I have the front's offset a bit too agressive. I went with 18mm spacers on the front and in truth, 15mm is going to be perfect. I thought of lessening it by 5mm to a 13mm, but my measurements show this is going to be too wimpy. Rubbing shouldn't be an issue with the new spacers and after having trimmed the front liners. The rear doesn't touch anywhere.

I will post up the height from ground to fender once I have a free moment to measure this for you guys.

Mike · 02-02-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by stormcrow

Stock wheels painted K11 (Nissan color code) which is very similar to the stock GT-R wheels color. Since I came from the GT-R, I wanted a similar look on the white. Of course, I had Volk G2s in High Metal Bronze on the GT-R, but this color wasn't an option for these wheels as matching that paint would be extremely difficult. No color code to be had.

Rubbing is nominal on the front, but this is due to two reasons. 1) I hadn't trimmed the small protrusion on the front of the fender liner that covers the bumper/fender connection and 2) I have the front's offset a bit too agressive. I went with 18mm spacers on the front and in truth, 15mm is going to be perfect. I thought of lessening it by 5mm to a 13mm, but my measurements show this is going to be too wimpy. Rubbing shouldn't be an issue with the new spacers and after having trimmed the front liners. The rear doesn't touch anywhere.

I will post up the height from ground to fender once I have a free moment to measure this for you guys.

WTH???? You still have the GTR?????? You switch cars more often than I do!!!!!

stormcrow · 02-02-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

WTH???? You still have the GTR?????? You switch cars more often than I do!!!!!

*lol* No crap, right?

No, no longer have the GT-R. Loved the car, but missed the build process and had a disconnect since I didn't track the car. I need a manual. Plain and simple.

Sharif@Forged · 02-03-2010, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by stormcrow

*lol* No crap, right?

No, no longer have the GT-R. Loved the car, but missed the build process and had a disconnect since I didn't track the car. I need a manual. Plain and simple.

He will in love with his stick, all over again.

Minicobra1 · 02-13-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by stormcrow

Stock wheels painted K11 (Nissan color code) which is very similar to the stock GT-R wheels color. Since I came from the GT-R, I wanted a similar look on the white. Of course, I had Volk G2s in High Metal Bronze on the GT-R, but this color wasn't an option for these wheels as matching that paint would be extremely difficult. No color code to be had.

Rubbing is nominal on the front, but this is due to two reasons. 1) I hadn't trimmed the small protrusion on the front of the fender liner that covers the bumper/fender connection and 2) I have the front's offset a bit too agressive. I went with 18mm spacers on the front and in truth, 15mm is going to be perfect. I thought of lessening it by 5mm to a 13mm, but my measurements show this is going to be too wimpy. Rubbing shouldn't be an issue with the new spacers and after having trimmed the front liners. The rear doesn't touch anywhere.

I will post up the height from ground to fender once I have a free moment to measure this for you guys.

Looks great, I was actually at the powder coaters yesterday picking out color samples to do the Nismo wheels I'm getting, was looking at a gun metal too

Would you say that color is about the same darkness as the stock brake calipers, lighter/darker??

Also, you said you were running 18mm spacers, front, was that on the rear too?
I have 15mm all around, running 255/305 tire set up, you think that will be ok?

Thanks

stormcrow · 02-13-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cab83_750

Though not professional, Rebuilding performance cars, which includes suspension and engine, and bikes is my hobby.

Having said so, I always screw around with different setups. It has always been very gratifying to 'upgrade' then upgrade again and again .....

I was just offering you and out... *haha* Trying to save you some money.

But, trust me, you will like the coils better.

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Looks great, I was actually at the powder coaters yesterday picking out color samples to do the Nismo wheels I'm getting, was looking at a gun metal too

Would you say that color is about the same darkness as the stock brake calipers, lighter/darker??

Also, you said you were running 18mm spacers, front, was that on the rear too?
I have 15mm all around, running 255/305 tire set up, you think that will be ok?

Thanks

The K11 color is lighter than the calipers. It's roughly the same color as the 09 GT-R wheels. Of course the 10 GT-R is a darker blackish color that is probably very close to the calipers on our cars.

I am now running 15mm spacers in the front and thinking of going with 15mm in the rear. The 18mm was a tad bit too agressive and some rubbing occured. The 13mm is good, but I think I want it a tad more aggressive in the rear. But, my spacer sizes can be drastically different than yours unless you are running the OEM Nismo wheels and not the S-Tune ones from a dealer.

Minicobra1 · 02-14-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by stormcrow

The K11 color is lighter than the calipers. It's roughly the same color as the 09 GT-R wheels. Of course the 10 GT-R is a darker blackish color that is probably very close to the calipers on our cars.

I am now running 15mm spacers in the front and thinking of going with 15mm in the rear. The 18mm was a tad bit too agressive and some rubbing occured. The 13mm is good, but I think I want it a tad more aggressive in the rear. But, my spacer sizes can be drastically different than yours unless you are running the OEM Nismo wheels and not the S-Tune ones from a dealer.

Cool, thanks for the info

So in the pics, you have 13mm spacers in the rear and will switch out for 15mm? I have the same factory Nismo wheels (not installed yet) and I have a set of 15mm Ichiba spacers mounted with my sport wheels.

The sample I picked up from the powder coater is slightly lighter then the calipers, it was Cardinal GR-02. My car is Platinum Graphite, so I just want a slightly darker shade for contrast. I think I will cruise over to the Nissan dealer and check out the GTR wheels for comparison. Thanks

Those Teins are definitely a consideration for a future mod, I just have Eibach springs on right now, but looking to get about 1/2 more drop.

B1nks · 02-07-2010, 11:48 PM

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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, 08:10 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.

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Sharif@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 840 Drives: 2009 GT-R, 2010 370Z Rep Power: 18	Forged Performance: TEIN Flex Install 370Z Complete Just finished installing a set of TEIN Flex on a customer's 370Z. The TEIN Flex runs a 12KG (670lb) spring all around, vs. the 14KG (780lb) spring of the TEIN Mono Flex, which gives the car a little bit softer ride. I am running the Mono Flex's on my 370Z, and its hard for me to tell the difference in firmness when driving down the street, but a subtle difference does exist. We are also running the RE11's 265/305 on his OEM wheels with some spacers. Here are some pics I thought I would share. __________________ 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 Last edited by Sharif@Forged; 02-02-2010 at 11:08 AM.

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