Cut hole in interior so I can adjust rear coilovers

mike12002us · 05-11-2015, 11:14 AM

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, 11:35 AM

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, 12:21 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, 12:31 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.

tlaird · 04-03-2020, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Silly Rabbit

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.

I see this is a old post but would you still happen to have the template for location of drilling the holes

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Jhill · 05-02-2020, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tlaird

I see this is a old post but would you still happen to have the template for location of drilling the holes

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I just went through my emails trying to find the template and it looks like I deleted it. You should reach out the Charles at powertrix he’s who I got the template from for my powertrix coil overs. Start small when making the holes so you can correct if needed, I started with 1/2 inch and then the other sides plug fit loose so I ended up with 5/8 each side. I think it came out pretty clean.

redondoaveb · 05-02-2020, 12:29 PM

The measurement are:
2-3/4" from front of cover

2-1/2" from inside edge

I just did mine and they were perfect. Only 3/8" holes.

redondoaveb · 05-02-2020, 12:35 PM

Better picture

kenchan · 05-11-2015, 12:33 PM

silly wabbit, tricks are for kids!

GJ

kenchan · 05-11-2015, 12:34 PM

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

gomer_110 · 05-11-2015, 12:47 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, 04:38 PM

or get teins with edfc..

RyanWest · 05-11-2015, 05:33 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, 06:36 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, 07:12 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.

05-11-2015, 11:14 AM	#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, ABUNAI NISMO and nasm like this.

05-11-2015, 12:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Silly Rabbit Track Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brookston, IN Age: 55 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

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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

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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	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. nasm likes this. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

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05-11-2015, 11:35 AM	#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, 12:21 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, 12:33 PM	#9 (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, 12:34 PM	#10 (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, 04:38 PM	#12 (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, 05:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
RyanWest Track Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tamp, Fl Posts: 714 Drives: 2009 Nissan Rep Power: 34	I mean its not even that hard to pull the entire plastic piece off and dial in what you need.

05-11-2015, 06:36 PM	#14 (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.