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M35 Suspension Upgrade Assistance

James Hamilton

By James Hamilton,
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James Hamilton

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Hey guys,

My suspension is just about to die. i would like to upgrade it to something a little more sporty.

I don't want anything too stiff it is my daily.

So far i have found two kits that say they fit. anyone have any experience with either of these kits.

Tanabe - NF Kit Coilover

http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/part/tanabe/nf-kit-coilover/stagea-nm35-vq25det

BC Racing Coilover Suspension Kit

http://justjap.com/index.php/manufacturers/bc-racing/bc-racing-coilover-suspension-kit-nissan-stagea-nm35-awd.html

Also quite inexperienced with suspension.

any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Z33Fairlady

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Hi Jerry,

I have the Tanabe Sustec NF coilover on my M35 Stagea (this was already on the car when I purchased it).

If I had stock suspension, I would be going for the BC based on other owner's recommendation. The Tanabe NF Coilover is not damper adjustable and is more suited towards comfort

Daleo Grand Master

Daleo

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Thanks guys I'll order them today.

Does anyone have any idea how much they will cost to get fitted?

Most places will charge $500 and upwards to fit & set heights. This would also include a wheel alignment, and possibly corner weighting.

The reason is; most places will have to do a bit of trial & error to get it right, so it will be up and down a few times once the shocks/springs are fitted to ensure everything is hunky dory.

  • 7 months later...
conan7772 Mentor

conan7772

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Ok time to get rid of the stock suspension.

Man the car drives nice but I think my 95 Camry wagon had less body roll.

I think my springs are fatigued ,14 years old if they're the originals.

Looks like BC's are a good choice from all the +1s

I've driven 4 M35s, 2 of which had Nismo springs, according to the owners.

The ride was much more direct, still comfortable too.

The springs were yellow progressive. I'm not sure what spec these were as the S tune are red.

The S-tune are advertised as 20% stiffer.

Anyone know what the BC BRs are %.

I've also noticed quite often people are selling their S-tunes.

It would be good to know what people didn't like about them.

Also looking for some solid sway bars.

Anyone still making them for 250t RS Four

Any input would be great.

Cheers

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Brick Mentor

Brick

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Ok time to get rid of the stock suspension.

Man the car drives nice but I think my 95 Camry wagon had less body roll.

I think my springs are fatigued ,14 years old if they're the originals.

Looks like BC's are a good choice from all the +1s

I've driven 4 M35s, 2 of which had Nismo springs, according to the owners.

The ride was much more direct, still comfortable too.

The springs were yellow progressive. I'm not sure what spec these were as the S tune are red.

The S-tune are advertised as 20% stiffer.

Anyone know what the BC BRs are %.

I've also noticed quite often people are selling their S-tunes.

It would be good to know what people didn't like about them.

Also looking for some solid sway bars.

Anyone still making them for 250t RS Four

Any input would be great.

Cheers

Yellow is what I have, they were a nissan factory option that lowered the car 2" from stock. I would say your issue is more the shocks the springs, but if you are doing shocks you may as well do it all.

zelda Enthusiast

zelda

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Most places will charge $500 and upwards to fit & set heights. This would also include a wheel alignment, and possibly corner weighting.

The reason is; most places will have to do a bit of trial & error to get it right, so it will be up and down a few times once the shocks/springs are fitted to ensure everything is hunky dory.

$500? I had all that done at Bridgestone in nz with a second free wheel align a month later for $180 and it didn't budge after a month of heavy testing lol

Daleo Grand Master

Daleo

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$500? I had all that done at Bridgestone in nz with a second free wheel align a month later for $180 and it didn't budge after a month of heavy testing lol

It's good that they did that for you; but in my experience in NSW this is a pretty standard charge.

Over here, it's pretty normal to pay $90 just for a wheel alignment.

Even just the removal of the old, and install with no adjustment on a set of coilovers would take at least 1.5hours, and at the average $90-$120 p/h that's still a decent expense.

Adjustment would be at least another hour on top, so I still stand by my estimate.

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DrLui Collaborator

DrLui

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How do people find the BC Spring rates?

Ive been looking at the TEIN Street flex and they have 10k/9k front and rear respectivly, and at the moment RHD Japan have them discounted and put them at the same price as the BC

http://www.rhdjapan.com/tein-street-flex-coilover-suspension-nm35-pnm35.html

Daleo Grand Master

Daleo

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For a little bit more than BC's, I would recommend talking to Josh at MCA.

They make an excellent NM35 specific product that can be sprung and valved to suit your specification.

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