introspect Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 You do realise that the rear suspension on a Zed doesn't use coilovers, it uses a separate spring and damper? From the look of that set of XYZ's they look like true coilovers on all four corners. If you're converting the rears to true coilovers I think you'll need to do some additional strengthening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 I don't see why it would need strengthened in any way, plus when doing the research there's plenty of z's with this kit in the states and then Chris_uuc here also runs them with no problems. The most expensive kits run full coilovers setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
introspect Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I don't see why it would need strengthened in any way, plus when doing the research there's plenty of z's with this kit in the states and then Chris_uuc here also runs them with no problems. The most expensive kits run full coilovers setup Have a look here http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=43743 Abbey Motorsport posted in this thread about converting the rear to true coilovers and they reckon you need to strengthen the rear top mounts to take the increased load. Might be worth a chat with them to see what's needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisUUC Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Fit coilovers job done mate. Ive had mine fitted all summer with no issues. XYZs are the best coilover on the market for the price range noce purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Great looking Zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 Fitted the coilovers last weekend so everything has pretty much settled and took some pics today after a hose down. Adapters arrived the other day and tried the new wheels on, i'll need to change the tyres for something with a lower width and profile that what is on them. Hoping Morgan tyres will do some sort of p/x for me with the ones that are on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 That is one gorgeous looking Zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Thats sweet mate, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
introspect Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Wow, that's low Looking great though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Lovely! Funny I didn't think you'd like it Nice car bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 Thanks guys, looks a little lower than it is. Theres a small dip for a drain where you can see the snow foam collecting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 You just need some black Nismo 19", red Brembo callipers and black door handles to make it the PERFECT nismo 350z! Love the colour! Nice car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Wish I could get away with lowering mine, but my bumper would last about 2 minutes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 any more pictures of the wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 Here they are, huge concave It'll look, something like this. More suited to our uk roads height wise though I shall prepare for the haters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 will look truly awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 i like the concaveness of them, as for the design i don't know, for me i think i'd class them as a grower, at the moment i don't mind them, but if i see them enough times i think i'll really like them. possibly best seen in real life to truly appreciate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 Havn't update this in a good while but a few things have gone on Bought the Nismo system off Chris when he was putting his back to standard, it is by far the best exhaust sound I have ever heard so I had to have that off him. Nice polished backbox on it too so looks well from behind ooooh err Took the rear wiper off just to clean up the lines a little bit, barely used the wiper anyway so notice zero difference without it Wheels are in after rolling the arches and trying to find the right size of tyre to fit under there. Perfect fit now and thanks to Simon for sorting out the rear tyres for me, top bloke I'll get a good pic of the wheels over the next couple of days or at showerks. They look awesome now the tyres are sorted and I lowered the rear a little bit, hope they go down well. Just coming up with ideas for wheel centre caps at the minute, could go boring and put a nissan or z badge in but i'll see if I come up with something a little more fun What guy doesn't love a curvy ass! Got a few pics of the car at a local show One before: And after the new wheels: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I actually quite like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 that looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Cheers guys, slowly getting there. Probably a 2 digit N.Ireland plate to finish off the exterior and then the usual light engine mods, sports cats to go with the nismo etc Love the concave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Eddy Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Very nice indeed...Looking forward to how this develops. (Also, a bit curious about how your clio looked before you got rid of it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Lovely Z, lovely pic Cro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobears Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I like those wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Cheers guys, here are a few pics of what was my clio. Built it from scratch and all the work was done by me miss it but economy says otherwise Was always badged as a 1.2 it was properly properly quick and unbelievable fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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