Cut hole in interior so I can adjust rear coilovers

mike12002us · 05-11-2015, 12:14 PM

So for those of you with coilovers...I cut holes for the ability to adjust. I then put rubber molding in to make it look semi factory. Just an idea for y'all. Oh and the Harness is attached to a welded plate so it is safe. Also have a metal slug in the brace so it will not collapse in a wreck. Just so I dont get flamed for being unsafe with my harness.

darkphantom · 05-11-2015, 12:35 PM

You know, I've never had coil overs on any my cars because of the stupid pot holes in the cities I've lived in.

Pardon me for my noobness but why would you want to have easy access? Is it to adjust the sensitivity of the coil-overs?

mike12002us · 05-11-2015, 01:21 PM

Yes. It is so I can make quick adjustments to the car. I did this for when I went to the tail of the dragon. I had to make several quick adjustments. I would have had to take the wheel off and unbolt the coil overs, pull them down and adjust. This made the process a lot easier. I know that most people will not want to cut into the car but for those that track this is a great idea.

Silly Rabbit · 05-11-2015, 01:31 PM

I did the same, but only 1/2" holes. Similar to what Charles did for AXMEA?

I have a template I can scan and email if anyone wants it.

kenchan · 05-11-2015, 01:33 PM

silly wabbit, tricks are for kids!

GJ

kenchan · 05-11-2015, 01:34 PM

mike- i recommend u finding a trim for tweeters to give you that clean full circle.

gomer_110 · 05-11-2015, 01:47 PM

Better option, just get inverted shocks so the adjustment is down near where the shock connects to the wheel hub.

kenchan · 05-11-2015, 05:38 PM

or get teins with edfc..

RyanWest · 05-11-2015, 06:33 PM

I mean its not even that hard to pull the entire plastic piece off and dial in what you need.

kenchan · 05-11-2015, 07:36 PM

you do risk breaking the tabs each time though...

on my G i use tokico d-specs and the rears are tucked away in the metal as well. for that car i didnt want to cut holes so each time i raised the car, pulled down the damper and turned the dial.

yes it was a pita but then once i got the setting i wanted i haven't changed it. probably did 5-6 trials total.

Masterbeatty · 05-11-2015, 08:12 PM

I did the same thing and haven't looked back. I adjust mine quite frequent because of different roads and when my wife drives the car to school.

kenchan · 05-11-2015, 08:21 PM

Eww..

sandersd · 05-11-2015, 08:59 PM

Wow! Those holes are massive!

IMG_0871.JPG

Masterbeatty · 05-11-2015, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Eww..

I know right, my golden doesn't ride in that car his hair follows me everywhere. Since this pic the interior has been detailed thoroughly.

DavidZ370 · 05-11-2015, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Masterbeatty

I know right, my golden doesn't ride in that car his hair follows me everywhere. Since this pic the interior has been detailed thoroughly.

are you sure those are dog hairs?

05-11-2015, 12:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
mike12002us Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 40 Posts: 189 Drives: 2010 Sport 370z 6mt Rep Power: 13	Cut hole in interior so I can adjust rear coilovers So for those of you with coilovers...I cut holes for the ability to adjust. I then put rubber molding in to make it look semi factory. Just an idea for y'all. Oh and the Harness is attached to a welded plate so it is safe. Also have a metal slug in the brace so it will not collapse in a wreck. Just so I dont get flamed for being unsafe with my harness. BRM3D1NA and ABUNAI NISMO like this.

05-11-2015, 01:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Silly Rabbit Track Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brookston, IN Age: 54 Posts: 683 Drives: '12 PW Touring Sport Rep Power: 619	I did the same, but only 1/2" holes. Similar to what Charles did for AXMEA? I have a template I can scan and email if anyone wants it. kenchan, dP3NGU1N, JARblue and 4 others like this. __________________ NISMO R Tune Intakes \ Fast Intentions RHFC \ Borla CBE \ EcuTek Tuned\ SPL Camber Arms \ Powertrix Coilovers \ Swift Springs \ Avant Garde \ Wicked CAS \ Morimoto XB Halos \ Custom Fenders \ Hotchkis Sways \ NLP Splitter

05-11-2015, 01:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	Better option, just get inverted shocks so the adjustment is down near where the shock connects to the wheel hub. JARblue, GaleForce and ABUNAI NISMO like this. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

05-11-2015, 08:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122867	I did the same thing and haven't looked back. I adjust mine quite frequent because of different roads and when my wife drives the car to school. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

05-11-2015, 08:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Eww.. Masterbeatty likes this.

05-11-2015, 12:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
darkphantom Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 425 Drives: 13 Z34 PW M6 Rep Power: 243	You know, I've never had coil overs on any my cars because of the stupid pot holes in the cities I've lived in. Pardon me for my noobness but why would you want to have easy access? Is it to adjust the sensitivity of the coil-overs?

05-11-2015, 01:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
mike12002us Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 40 Posts: 189 Drives: 2010 Sport 370z 6mt Rep Power: 13	Yes. It is so I can make quick adjustments to the car. I did this for when I went to the tail of the dragon. I had to make several quick adjustments. I would have had to take the wheel off and unbolt the coil overs, pull them down and adjust. This made the process a lot easier. I know that most people will not want to cut into the car but for those that track this is a great idea.

05-11-2015, 01:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	silly wabbit, tricks are for kids! GJ

05-11-2015, 01:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	mike- i recommend u finding a trim for tweeters to give you that clean full circle.

05-11-2015, 05:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	or get teins with edfc..

05-11-2015, 06:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
RyanWest Track Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tamp, Fl Posts: 714 Drives: 2009 Nissan Rep Power: 33	I mean its not even that hard to pull the entire plastic piece off and dial in what you need.

05-11-2015, 07:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you do risk breaking the tabs each time though... on my G i use tokico d-specs and the rears are tucked away in the metal as well. for that car i didnt want to cut holes so each time i raised the car, pulled down the damper and turned the dial. yes it was a pita but then once i got the setting i wanted i haven't changed it. probably did 5-6 trials total.

05-11-2015, 08:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
sandersd Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 280 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Wow! Those holes are massive! IMG_0871.JPG axmea? and Zbrah like this. __________________ 2014 370Z NISMO -- HKS Hi-Power Exhaust -- Swift Springs -- BC ER Coilovers -- SPL Suspension Components -- Nismo R-Tune Intake -- Seibon BD CF Hood

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