s12 coilovers

[s13eater]

i've ordered a set of 7 inch springs just in case, perhaps my 9 inch ones would be use to someone if they get hold of some longer tubes.

[umpkin]

firstly, i would just like to say m8, they look fab, really impressed.

secondly, i see alot on here about s13 front legs, whats the deal with fitting these to the s12, doing the coilover conversion on the s12 legs as shaun has looks great, but it dont get around the biggest prob, front shocks, seem to be hard to get, and only std ones avail.

it would cost about the same to do coilover conv to s13 legs, but all the parts are available.

shaun, why didnt you go for s13 legs, just wondered if you had your reasons and what they are , i dont have much spare cash for my car, but when i do i want to make it worth while, suspension is one of its let downs atm.

[s13eater]

Originally Posted by umpkin

firstly, i would just like to say m8, they look fab, really impressed.

secondly, i see alot on here about s13 front legs, whats the deal with fitting these to the s12, doing the coilover conversion on the s12 legs as shaun has looks great, but it dont get around the biggest prob, front shocks, seem to be hard to get, and only std ones avail.

it would cost about the same to do coilover conv to s13 legs, but all the parts are available.

shaun, why didnt you go for s13 legs, just wondered if you had your reasons and what they are , i dont have much spare cash for my car, but when i do i want to make it worth while, suspension is one of its let downs atm.

tbh, i never thought of doing s13 coilovers, no need for what i need, theres plenty of wheels out there on 4 stud fitment that are good enough for me, z32 calipers fit and are good enough, kyb gas inserts are good enough for me and theres no hassle with the track rod ends , i'am only gonna be straight lining anyway, it should be good enough with full polly bushes.

[umpkin]

can you still buy kyb gas inserts????

and s13s are same 4 stud fitment arent they, im sure i saw a set of s13 alloys on an s12

[s13eater]

yep you can still buy them, they are same as 280zx inserts, oh i was thinking of the 5 stud ones.

[umpkin]

any idea where from and what year 280zx, mine are fubbered, my main reason for s13 legs was coz of inserts, my springs are already uprated. just trying to weigh up pros and cons for the conversion.

do you have the kyb part numbers too, just been on the kyb webby, and they specify 2 diferent part nos for the 280zx and the s12, is it just luck they are the same?

[s13eater]

the number on the insert is 365013 d126 kyb.

[30psi]

Umpkin

When you come to get the instrument panel I'll show you the Datsun coz the S13 coilovers are in. I reckon front coilovers with Z32 brakes will cost about £350-400. You should be able to find S13 fronts for about £200-250, and a set of Z32 discs and calipers for £150.

The issue with the homebrew coilovers is that you are running the KYB at the very bottom of its travel. With S13 ones, they're designed so the travel is correct, and therefore they wont bottom out. The height and preload adjustments are seperate on proper coilovers as well