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zeitgeist · 12-07-2014, 11:29 AM

After a good long month, finally picked them up for fedex. Im stoked

Nick@Fortune-Auto · 12-23-2014, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e1_griego

If you already have the radial bearing, you don't need to add torringtons.

Correct, the radial bearings work way better:
http://www.fortune-auto.com/apps/web...s/show/3772489

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer240

What's the ID and OD of your nylon rings terry?

They are 60mm ID

corkscrew · 12-23-2014, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry@Fortune-Auto

We can make you lay frame if that is what you want

What height and stiffness swift spring would I need to achieve this on gen 1 500 series s13 coils?

Nick@Fortune-Auto · 12-28-2014, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corkscrew

What height and stiffness swift spring would I need to achieve this on gen 1 500 series s13 coils?

You will not be able to go that low, but running a 6 inch spring and flipping the lower mount on Gen 1's will get you pretty low!

corkscrew · 12-28-2014, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry@Fortune-Auto

You will not be able to go that low, but running a 6 inch spring and flipping the lower mount on Gen 1's will get you pretty low!

What will happen if I run a 5 inch spring?

TheRealSy90 · 12-29-2014, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corkscrew

What will happen if I run a 5 inch spring?

You'll be sitting on the front subframe with the tires off of the ground...

I was able to set my sway bar on the street with Gen 1's with their taller 12k springs and flipping the front mounts... You don't need 5" springs.

Terry, is there any way I could get my hands on some S13 super down lows?

slideslidegnarslide · 12-30-2014, 03:41 PM

^^ the new series is now the super down low. at least that is what i was told when ordering from him.

TheRealSy90 · 12-30-2014, 04:29 PM

So the current s13 generation is the same as the last gen super down lows?

killer240 · 12-31-2014, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

So the current s13 generation is the same as the last gen super down lows?

No it's not.

TheRealSy90 · 12-31-2014, 01:27 PM

I didn't think so either...

killer240 · 12-31-2014, 01:41 PM

They said the super down low was just too much.. the new ones could go pretty low though

yomisiu · 12-31-2014, 04:08 PM

2015 super down low group buy?

Nick@Fortune-Auto · 01-01-2015, 09:23 PM

Super Lows will do this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

You'll be sitting on the front subframe with the tires off of the ground...

The Gen 5 regular spec can get you ridiculously low. We can do a SDL spec, since everything we make is custom built to order. But the SDL spec is really not necessary unless you want to lay frame and drive around like that lol. But we can make it if you want it!

Nick@Fortune-Auto · 01-01-2015, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

Terry, is there any way I could get my hands on some S13 super down lows?

yes!

Quote:

Originally Posted by corkscrew

What will happen if I run a 5 inch spring?

It wont work because the shaft is to long. The shortest spring you can run is a 6 inch.

xfgjjgyj · 01-02-2015, 12:47 AM

Good to know, thanks.

zeitgeist · 01-02-2015, 08:22 AM

Got mine mounted and everything and am enjoying them on my s14

However there was some confusion as i received s13 coils. It would have been fine but the z32 mounts were half the length they should be. Worked it out with chris to get lower mounts off from another car mailed which were the required length and a few mm wider. I still need to find a longer mounting bolt as the original is too short. But I would much rather send these back and get some lower z32 mounts that are extended

But just to clarify with him or anyone else, the s13 and s14 mounting points are the same, the s14 coils just normally have longer strut housings. But with the lower mount extended you can still use them like you guys have done. Just providing this so it doesnt happen to anyone else

Following pics show maximum height with first pair of z32 mounts. And the size compared to original rear mounts

Nick@Fortune-Auto · 02-02-2015, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeitgeist

Got mine mounted and everything and am enjoying them on my s14

However there was some confusion as i received s13 coils. It would have been fine but the z32 mounts were half the length they should be. Worked it out with chris to get lower mounts off from another car mailed which were the required length and a few mm wider. I still need to find a longer mounting bolt as the original is too short. But I would much rather send these back and get some lower z32 mounts that are extended

But just to clarify with him or anyone else, the s13 and s14 mounting points are the same, the s14 coils just normally have longer strut housings. But with the lower mount extended you can still use them like you guys have done. Just providing this so it doesnt happen to anyone else

Following pics show maximum height with first pair of z32 mounts. And the size compared to original rear mounts

Glad you enjoying them. I noticed that on the Z32 mount. I think we are going to officially not offer the Z32 mount on the S14 application. If you are not happy with your purchase overall please let me know and I can take care of you. You can email me at [email protected]

SHIFTrl240 · 03-23-2015, 09:18 AM

So this weekend I installed radial bearings on my fairly old (don't know which gen) FA500's. Did I do something wrong? Left is without the new bearing, right is with the new bearing installed. Note the amount of thread left on top.

ditchs14 · 03-25-2015, 06:23 AM

Just wondering if you guys still sell the super lows? i know only 25 sets where originally made. can i get a set built?

adamhanna · 05-12-2015, 11:15 PM

i bought some gen 4's brand new with 7/6 rates. ride was awesome but after some drifting they turned out to be a little too soft for me so i went to 10/9 springs with no revalving. the 10/9 setup was awesome, perfect for the track and not too harsh to daily. these were more comfortable than any other coils ive ridden on(isc,tein super drift,megan,bc racing, isis, ebay). and they go as low as you ever need to.

that picture is collars removed but i could get lower in the front by adding preload or using a shorter spring, and lower in the back by using a shorter spring.

they also go pretty high if thats what youre into

first set was s good i just ordered another but with 11/9 springs this time

c-los13 · 06-05-2015, 12:53 PM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^ dammmmmnnnnn

since I found this thread

Terry, Will I be able to get this kinda fitment ( pic above ) with the 5 GENs?
( http://www.importimageracing.com/for...san-240sx.html )

Thank you so much

white95zenki · 07-01-2016, 12:24 AM

What spring rate would you guys recommend for s14?Its my daily.

Yellow4g63 · 07-01-2016, 12:28 AM

Get the swift springs.

12-31-2014, 01:41 PM	#791
killer240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pair of dice, Norcal Age: 33 Posts: 2,621 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	They said the super down low was just too much.. the new ones could go pretty low though __________________ REVIEW

03-23-2015, 09:18 AM	#798
SHIFTrl240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cincinnati Age: 38 Posts: 138 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	So this weekend I installed radial bearings on my fairly old (don't know which gen) FA500's. Did I do something wrong? Left is without the new bearing, right is with the new bearing installed. Note the amount of thread left on top. __________________

07-01-2016, 12:28 AM	#803
Yellow4g63 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Socal Posts: 1,454 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Get the swift springs. __________________ 95 240sx RB20 415whp 91 Nx2000 VVL yo

12-07-2014, 11:29 AM	#781
zeitgeist Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cross Country Posts: 494 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	After a good long month, finally picked them up for fedex. Im stoked

12-30-2014, 03:41 PM	#787
slideslidegnarslide Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: philly area Age: 34 Posts: 1,408 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	^^ the new series is now the super down low. at least that is what i was told when ordering from him.

12-31-2014, 04:08 PM	#792
yomisiu Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 1,675 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	2015 super down low group buy?

01-02-2015, 12:47 AM	#795
xfgjjgyj Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mr Age: 37 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good to know, thanks.

01-02-2015, 08:22 AM	#796
zeitgeist Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cross Country Posts: 494 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Got mine mounted and everything and am enjoying them on my s14 However there was some confusion as i received s13 coils. It would have been fine but the z32 mounts were half the length they should be. Worked it out with chris to get lower mounts off from another car mailed which were the required length and a few mm wider. I still need to find a longer mounting bolt as the original is too short. But I would much rather send these back and get some lower z32 mounts that are extended But just to clarify with him or anyone else, the s13 and s14 mounting points are the same, the s14 coils just normally have longer strut housings. But with the lower mount extended you can still use them like you guys have done. Just providing this so it doesnt happen to anyone else Following pics show maximum height with first pair of z32 mounts. And the size compared to original rear mounts

03-25-2015, 06:23 AM	#799
ditchs14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: seaford de Posts: 475 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Just wondering if you guys still sell the super lows? i know only 25 sets where originally made. can i get a set built?

05-12-2015, 11:15 PM	#800
adamhanna Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Nanaimo,BC,Canada Age: 29 Posts: 120 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i bought some gen 4's brand new with 7/6 rates. ride was awesome but after some drifting they turned out to be a little too soft for me so i went to 10/9 springs with no revalving. the 10/9 setup was awesome, perfect for the track and not too harsh to daily. these were more comfortable than any other coils ive ridden on(isc,tein super drift,megan,bc racing, isis, ebay). and they go as low as you ever need to. that picture is collars removed but i could get lower in the front by adding preload or using a shorter spring, and lower in the back by using a shorter spring. they also go pretty high if thats what youre into first set was s good i just ordered another but with 11/9 springs this time

06-05-2015, 12:53 PM	#801
c-los13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Edinburg, Texas Age: 35 Posts: 446 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^^^^^^^^^^^^ dammmmmnnnnn since I found this thread Terry, Will I be able to get this kinda fitment ( pic above ) with the 5 GENs? ( http://www.importimageracing.com/for...san-240sx.html ) Thank you so much

07-01-2016, 12:24 AM	#802
white95zenki Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: CA Posts: 112 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What spring rate would you guys recommend for s14?Its my daily.