SPL rear titanium mid links, springs???

sixpax · 03-30-2014, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

But then the car would be at stock height no?

nope you can adjust up or down about 2.5 inches ... a 7" spring just gets you to the same starting point as the stock spring. 6" spring is too short, as you have proven

synolimit · 03-30-2014, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sixpax

nope you can adjust up or down about 2.5 inches ... a 7" spring just gets you to the same starting point as the stock spring. 6" spring is too short, as you have proven

But then the link won't be mid way. I can't see how it will help. If I put a 7" in ill have to lower the coil an inch to get back to 26 3/16th. Then the spring will be right back where it was.

Megan370z · 03-30-2014, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

I'm worried about something if someone can help...

I installed the spl mid links and the 6" swift 10kg springs. The car is at a ride height of 26 3/16th on both sides. I don't remember where the car sat before the install with the swift spec-r's. I know it was 26 something, I think high 26. The spl mid link is about half way to get to that height and where spl said it should be.

What do I do? Buy an adjustable length shock ?

to adjust the pre-load on the spring ,, yeah adjustable shock will get you there.

synolimit · 03-30-2014, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Megan370z

to adjust the pre-load on the spring ,, yeah adjustable shock will get you there.

Figured. FA better hook it up.

binary0x01 · 08-28-2014, 11:56 PM

Synolimit I got your setup off you bro, so should I sell off the 6" springs and get 7" ones or does me having Koni Yellows make a diff?

I have no problems getting 7" spring. I'm just asking because synolimit's setup was with stock shocks, whereas I got the Koni Yellows.

Thanks in advance guys.

synolimit · 08-29-2014, 01:40 AM

Like I've said before...a different length spring isn't going to do anything. If you put a 7" spring in there all you're going to do is raise the car 1". If you want it 1" higher than just raise the adjustable perch up 1".

John11 · 09-21-2014, 03:58 PM

I have the 7" 11kg 65mm springs and I have the mid link threaded all the way down as low as I can go and it is pretty much the same height as stock. I'm gonna try a 6" 11kg 65mm spring and see if I get the height I want. FYI I talked to SPL about the spring being wobbly or loose before there is load on it and they said that is fine and perfectly normal.

Zauskycop · 09-22-2014, 12:06 AM

IF I have a stock spring suspension, and (for the time being) only want to have a "stock spring" in back...what rate and size would need to be ordered for that with the titanium midlinks?

Tracy Ramsey

synolimit · 09-22-2014, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Zauskycop

IF I have a stock spring suspension, and (for the time being) only want to have a "stock spring" in back...what rate and size would need to be ordered for that with the titanium midlinks?

Tracy Ramsey

7" since it seems you stay around stock height or 6" if you want an inch drop or more. the rear rate stock is like 7-8k but remember the stocks are a progressive spring while these types of swifts are linear.

Zauskycop · 09-22-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

7" since it seems you stay around stock height or 6" if you want an inch drop or more. the rear rate stock is like 7-8k but remember the stocks are a progressive spring while these types of swifts are linear.

Hmmm...great..progressive. I just want to keep the rear from slipping around during the One Lap of America. Time to do some research and figure out the best rate to go with. Eventually, there will be coilovers, but the budget, for now, dictates otherwise.

Tracy Ramsey

John11 · 10-06-2014, 11:40 AM

I installed the 6" springs and got the drop I was looking for and everything is sturdy and rides great! I really like this set up!

DR_ · 10-11-2014, 07:20 PM

Installed 8" springs that I already had but will switch to 6".

Rangerz · 10-11-2014, 08:08 PM

Look pretty sexy

ban25 · 01-20-2016, 06:40 PM

Sorry to bump an old thread, but I'm considering the SPL midlinks and I'm trying to determine the best springs to pair with the NISMO S-Tune struts/springs. I'm thinking 7" Swift Race Springs, either 9 or 10kgf/mm spring rate. What have others gone with?

Thanks!

PEPI · 01-20-2016, 08:27 PM

Actually I'm just wondering the actual difference with handling etc between mid-link and standard set up?

Anyone throw me a bone?

Cheers

08-28-2014, 11:56 PM	#20 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 14	Synolimit I got your setup off you bro, so should I sell off the 6" springs and get 7" ones or does me having Koni Yellows make a diff? I have no problems getting 7" spring. I'm just asking because synolimit's setup was with stock shocks, whereas I got the Koni Yellows. Thanks in advance guys. __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

08-29-2014, 01:40 AM	#21 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	Like I've said before...a different length spring isn't going to do anything. If you put a 7" spring in there all you're going to do is raise the car 1". If you want it 1" higher than just raise the adjustable perch up 1". __________________ 13 370z-

10-06-2014, 11:40 AM	#26 (permalink)
John11 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Posts: 44 Drives: 2013-370z-Black-M6 Rep Power: 13	I installed the 6" springs and got the drop I was looking for and everything is sturdy and rides great! I really like this set up! synolimit likes this.

10-11-2014, 07:20 PM	#27 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	Installed 8" springs that I already had but will switch to 6". Rusty and Rangerz like this.

10-11-2014, 08:08 PM	#28 (permalink)
Rangerz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northern Utah Age: 59 Posts: 476 Drives: 2012 370 Nismo Rep Power: 12	Look pretty sexy __________________ Stillen Gen III/ NST/ Fast Intentions Non-Res HFC & 12" Resonated CF TDX/ Setreb series 9 OC/ SPL upper control arms/ Whiteline front & rear swaybars/ Uprev tuned by Seb@specialtyZ/ 319HP 262TQ/ Z1 PS Cooler/ Z1 SS Premium break lines/ CJM Road Race pump/Carbotech F:XP10 R:XP8 Nismo OC DIY

09-21-2014, 03:58 PM	#22 (permalink)
John11 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Posts: 44 Drives: 2013-370z-Black-M6 Rep Power: 13	I have the 7" 11kg 65mm springs and I have the mid link threaded all the way down as low as I can go and it is pretty much the same height as stock. I'm gonna try a 6" 11kg 65mm spring and see if I get the height I want. FYI I talked to SPL about the spring being wobbly or loose before there is load on it and they said that is fine and perfectly normal.

09-22-2014, 12:06 AM	#23 (permalink)
Zauskycop Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hinckley IL Posts: 228 Drives: 2012 370Z, '16 Miata Rep Power: 14	IF I have a stock spring suspension, and (for the time being) only want to have a "stock spring" in back...what rate and size would need to be ordered for that with the titanium midlinks? Tracy Ramsey

01-20-2016, 06:40 PM	#29 (permalink)
ban25 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 339 Drives: 17 C7 Z06 M7 Rep Power: 66	Sorry to bump an old thread, but I'm considering the SPL midlinks and I'm trying to determine the best springs to pair with the NISMO S-Tune struts/springs. I'm thinking 7" Swift Race Springs, either 9 or 10kgf/mm spring rate. What have others gone with? Thanks! __________________ 2017 Corvette Z06 7MT \| 1LE \| Stage 3 \| DSCSport

01-20-2016, 08:27 PM	#30 (permalink)
PEPI Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Darwin NT Australia Posts: 152 Drives: 2009 370z Sports 6MT Rep Power: 14	Actually I'm just wondering the actual difference with handling etc between mid-link and standard set up? Anyone throw me a bone? Cheers __________________ Chicane Yellow 370z 6MT Touring + Yellow THE ZED .... functional motoring with attitude.

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