C34 Series 2 Rs Suspension

[WT297]

Hey guys,

New to the stagea game and I'm sure this is probably a dumb question but any help would be great.

Recently bought a c34 series 2 RS RWD. Looking for coilovers for it and have no idea what fits for the rears, the fronts are the same as s14/s15, was told I could use s14/s15 front and rear so bought a set of coils, the fronts fit fine but the rear top hat is different, holes don't line up, the rear is a eye type bolt at the bottom.

Any help to clear up confusion would help, cheers guys

[KiwiRS4T]

Logical that a suspension for a small sedan will not suit a 1700kg wagon built to carry a load in the back.

You need to buy Stagea suitable suspension. Have a read of (some of) the suspension thread.

[joe26f]

I went shock and spring route. BC do make coilovers though to suit the RS if you're keen on them. When you do you're searches make sure its for a WGC34 (WGNC34 being 4wd)

Coilovers

http://bcracing.com.au/nissan-stagea-2wd-wgc34-coilovers

Shock Absorbers

http://www.rhdjapan.com/kyb-new-sr-special-shock-absorbers-rear-nissan-stagea-c34.html

http://www.rhdjapan.com/kyb-new-sr-special-front-strut-shock-absorber-suspension-wgc34-kouki.html

Springs: Tein

SKN80-G1B00

Nissan - Stagea - WGC34

These have to be made and takes about 3 weeks, Fulcrum suspension in Aus is the Tein dealer, helpful blokes. Theres another part number for the 40mm drop springs on this page too, mine were 25mm.

http://www.tein.co.jp/srch/pricelist_fromtekigo.php?maker=NISSAN&carmodel=STAGEA&chassis=WGC34&skg=N80&gno=1

[WT297]

So I have to find stagea coilovers, I can't use anything else, example r32 Gtst or what?

[Stick180]

So I have to find stagea coilovers, I can't use anything else, example r32 Gtst or what?

You don't have to, but its not worth the effort. Using suspension from a 1300kg car in a 1600kg car isn't the smartest move. Spring rates will be wrong, valving will be wrong and over feel like a bag of dicks.

Save your coin and buy something vehicle specific. MCA make the best coilovers available for the C34.

[Stick180]

Also, rear suspension in the RS should be eyelet and the RS4s is fork

[KiwiRS4T]

Or you can buy a couple of springs and shocks.

I got some second hand recond Bilsteins (Stagea specific labelled Nismo) and some (new) Tein springs from a local suspension shop.

Rear Teins were Tein R - SIN79-010382HCC (although mine is AWD).

There are suitable Eibach springs and other brands which will do the job as well.

I see HKS sets for the Stagea from time to time.

[WT297]

Yeah the resr is an eyelet, I've been looking at teins or bc coilovers, don't really want to go bc as they wear out too quick, what would be an ideal Spring rate for the stagea?

[KiwiRS4T]

Yeah the resr is an eyelet, I've been looking at teins or bc coilovers, don't really want to go bc as they wear out too quick, what would be an ideal Spring rate for the stagea?

Stock is 165 LB/in front and 170 rear. My Teins are 172 front and 213 rear but they are a little on the hard side.