marzman Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 So i know i've put a little bit of weight on recently... but over the last 6 weeks or so i've noticed that my OSR suspension appears to be bottoming out over bumps, that it didnt used to bottom out over. I've only done about 100 miles during that time, but i'm definitely noticing it a lot at the moment. I've just checked my last MOT from March this year, and it said the OSR shock absorber has a light misting of oil on it... so i'm guessing im now starting to see the result of this? I've never had a shock absorber go on a car before... are they repairable or is it just a straight replacement jobby? And do i have to replace them in pairs? Lastly... im not one for replacing with stock parts where i can help it... can anyone recommend anything a little more fun? Obviously i'd have to look to replace all 4x springs/dampers to go down this route, but what would people recommend (not after a drop particularly... im very happy with my ride height and handling currently) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 If you we're replacing all four corners then coilovers would be a good move, means you get a complete refresh of both shocks and springs... The BC Racing that we offer will allow you to maintain stock height too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete87 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Coilovers :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteman35 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) Bc racing coilovers are the way to go. They are gold and shiny Got mine from Cougar stores (Mick) Edited July 1, 2013 by peteman35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC350Z Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 or if you just want oem he sorted me one out cheap but if jdm make sure you replace it with jdm shock as I had to as uk ones are set up different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Or replace all the Shock absorbers with KYB shock absorbers Would need to confirm a price but under £300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Go on a diet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Or make a decision for yourself rather than listening to those with a vested interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 replacement shocks or coil overs, just need to decided what suits you/your wallet better there are a range of coil overs out there, some around the same price as the BC, have to say only heard good things about them, also HSD are supposed to be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Id personally recommend HSD's, still really impressed with them :nod: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Id personally recommend HSD's, still really impressed with them :nod: But do you have a vested interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I replaced the passengers side rear on my 350z at 23k miles from new. Easy to check - if you look at the shock you can usually see if its leaking oil and the suspension will feel soft & bouncy. Basically you have just 1 shock doing the work of 2! Replacing it was a peace of cake, nice easy job. Normally if you replace with new its recommended you replace the pair rather than just the leaking one. I bought a low mileage one from Alex, so figured id be okay replacing the one and I was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Id personally recommend HSD's, still really impressed with them :nod: But do you have a vested interest Not in the slightest, I dont run a shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 Thanks for the responses everyone. I've got some time to think about my decision... im off to Mexico next week for my honeymoon! I'll look to get something sorted in August and i'll be doing the work myself. Cheers Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bems Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/72446-new-hks-hipermax-rs-coilovers-half-rrp/ ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 Just a quick update. I ordered a standard shock from ZMANALEX and swapped it over this morning. Took me all of 25 minutes to do the work - very easy job! Been out for a blast in the car today and it's cured the problem, so job jobbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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