How many are using a true type coilover in the rear?

merkil · 06-30-2014, 02:04 PM

Hey everyone,

Wanted to get an idea of how many of you are using a true type coilover in the rear.

I'm looking at coilovers and can't decide if I should go with an oem style or a true style. I know a true style will be cheaper and easier to align but am afraid the car won't have the support in the new location of the spring.

Any thoughts? Anyone use both types before?

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synolimit · 06-30-2014, 03:49 PM

Race teams use true type. That answer your question?

I've got money down on true type 2 ways. I can report back soon though.

Why do you think it will be easy to align a true type? The suspension has nothing to do with it. In OEM type you need to get spl mid links so you have complete toe control and true type you need spl toe links for full toe control. Granted toe links are way cheaper! Long as you have camber arms you'll be all good to align.

Masterbeatty · 06-30-2014, 07:10 PM

No problems here after 4 months of autox and 2k miles of daily driving.

cv129 · 06-30-2014, 11:15 PM

Haven't heard anybody having problem with true type in the back in the 350, 370, genesis coupe community. If you worry about having the shock mount carry the weight load of the car, you can strengthen the rear shock mount, experienced chassis/suspension type shop can do that.

merkil · 07-01-2014, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by synolimit

Race teams use true type. That answer your question?

I've got money down on true type 2 ways. I can report back soon though.

Why do you think it will be easy to align a true type? The suspension has nothing to do with it. In OEM type you need to get spl mid links so you have complete toe control and true type you need spl toe links for full toe control. Granted toe links are way cheaper! Long as you have camber arms you'll be all good to align.

Thanks for the reply. That is what I was thinking of going with. SPL Toe links and SPL camber arms in the rear and possible SPL cambers arms up front (going to see after if its needed). Do you recommend the lockout kit? I know you made your own but are any of these necessary?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Masterbeatty

No problems here after 4 months of autox and 2k miles of daily driving.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cv129

Haven't heard anybody having problem with true type in the back in the 350, 370, genesis coupe community. If you worry about having the shock mount carry the weight load of the car, you can strengthen the rear shock mount, experienced chassis/suspension type shop can do that.

Good to hear. Ya, I have read that ppl say its fine but others say they don't recommend it cause it wasn't originally designed that way. Thanks for the reply.

synolimit · 07-02-2014, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by merkil

Thanks for the reply. That is what I was thinking of going with. SPL Toe links and SPL camber arms in the rear and possible SPL cambers arms up front (going to see after if its needed). Do you recommend the lockout kit? I know you made your own but are any of these necessary?

yes i do. you dont want all that work to only leave a weak link in the chain. once you have mid links or toe links, you have full control of toe so leaving the oem or having aftermarket toe eccentric bolts is a waste.

06-30-2014, 02:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
merkil Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Brantford, Ontario Posts: 63 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 12	How many are using a true type coilover in the rear? Hey everyone, Wanted to get an idea of how many of you are using a true type coilover in the rear. I'm looking at coilovers and can't decide if I should go with an oem style or a true style. I know a true style will be cheaper and easier to align but am afraid the car won't have the support in the new location of the spring. Any thoughts? Anyone use both types before? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	Race teams use true type. That answer your question? I've got money down on true type 2 ways. I can report back soon though. Why do you think it will be easy to align a true type? The suspension has nothing to do with it. In OEM type you need to get spl mid links so you have complete toe control and true type you need spl toe links for full toe control. Granted toe links are way cheaper! Long as you have camber arms you'll be all good to align. __________________ 13 370z-

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Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122867	No problems here after 4 months of autox and 2k miles of daily driving. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

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cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,235 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	Haven't heard anybody having problem with true type in the back in the 350, 370, genesis coupe community. If you worry about having the shock mount carry the weight load of the car, you can strengthen the rear shock mount, experienced chassis/suspension type shop can do that. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

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