Installing Coilovers on My 370Z (COMPLETE GUIDE)
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- Опубликовано: 21 июл 2024
- When drivers look at a set of springs, they concentrate mainly on the spring rates, but the material and manufacturing process is equally important. There are 4 factors that manufacturers must consider when producing a spring;
A consistent spring rate throughout the entire stroke
The largest amount of stroke
Durability against loss of spring height
Being as lightweight as possible
If you’re looking to stance your car, most of these criterion do not apply as you’re typically looking for a very high sprint rate to reduce the amount of travel, so you can keep the wheel as close to the fender as possible. That is basically the complete opposite of what I am looking for.
A properly designed shock and spring setup will allow the tire to stay connected with the road to increase traction and in result, a shorter lap time. Having a longer stroke with a bit of coilover sag is actually ideal for racing. Take note of how much sag a vehicle has with its stock struts.. its there for a reason.
I will let you know how these new coilovers are for me after I get the ride height and other specifications in order. Right now, it is too low, and these springs have settled another half in inch in the first 24 hours. Time to raise the car…
///// LINKS TO PRODUCTS /////
Fortune Auto Coilovers ▶︎ goo.gl/TZBH4i
Swift Springs (Metric) ▶︎ goo.gl/TqsFeJ
Dewalt Cordless 20V Impact Gun ▶︎ goo.gl/uNDUKC
Aluminum 3-Ton Jack ▶︎ goo.gl/axuUaS
Aluminum 3-Ton Jack Stands ▶︎ goo.gl/mpFGbQ
Race Ramps ▶︎ goo.gl/dN24jL
SPL Titanium Rear Camber Arms ▶︎ goo.gl/STQ8c2
SPL Titanium Rear Toe Arms ▶︎ goo.gl/LqeGyX
SPL Titanium Rear Traction Arms ▶︎ goo.gl/8fDKXk
SPL Titanium Front Upper Control Arms ▶︎ goo.gl/tRpNUd
SPL Eccentic Lockout Kit ▶︎ goo.gl/yFJ14C
Camera Used for this Video ▶︎ goo.gl/Tnxgj1
///// TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS /////
Front End Link Nut Through Control Arm (163 ft. lbs)
Front Top Hat Nuts [6] (30 ft. lbs)
Front Tower Brace Nuts [6] & Bolts [2] (52 ft. lbs)
Rear Upper Coilover Nuts [4] (28 ft. lbs)
Rear Lower Coilover Bolt & Nut [2] (123 ft. lbs)
Rear Control Arm Bolt & Nut (73 ft. lbs)
Wheel Lug Nuts [20] (80 ft. lbs)
If you guys pick up some amazing coilovers from Fortune Auto just like I did, be sure to tag them on instagram and use the following hashtags; #fortuneauto #handbuilt4me #bespoke #modular
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
(0:00) Introduction
(0:49) Fortune Auto Coilovers
(1:32) Coilover Unboxing
(3:12) Swift Spring Upgrade
(4:52) Stock vs. Fortune Auto Coils
(5:56) Front Coilover Install
(9:33) Rear Coilover Install
(10:48) Install Notes
(12:02) Post Install Fitment & Remarks 
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I have the Fortune Auto 500's on my 2014 370Z Nismo. Love the way it handles. I got 13K/11K custom Swift springs, but am considering just a slightly stiffer springs. Even now though, its handles great. Probably my favorite aftermarket addition so far! Also, another fantastic addition to these coilovers is a front sway bar from Hotchkis (great bang for the buck). I have the simple install on my channel in case anyone is interested.
Thanks for the install video. Lots of people (including myself) found it really handy!
-Justin
Nice video, I’m looking at getting some Fortune Auto 500’s for my 350z, how do you like yours? Any issues? I’m still trying to decide if I want to go with swift springs or standard springs (my car is a DD for me, I never track it or anything).
Apparently I’m one of your boys, I clearly remember that badass 240👍💯
That's what I like to hear!! 🙌🙌
@Abdullah Boston definitely, have been watching on flixzone} for months myself =)
How have the Fortunes been holding up for you since its been almost 2yrs? This video definitely have me thinking of doing this along wit the Swifts instead of the KW V3 (pretty pricy to be honest). Thanks again for the videos - your install videos on the Z are top notch - thanks again.
bro i want to buy a 370z next year for my 18th birthday and you legit have my dream 370z look man subscribed without even watching the video, amazing car cant wait to look through your previous videos about this car
How about Kw v3 compare with this coilovers? Which can improve handling maximize?
Love the videos so much on this channel, they’re so detailed
I really digg your thinking on what mods should be done, keep up the good work 🔥💪
Thanks man!! I don't want to overdo this car, but there are for sure some things that I still want to change up 😁
How is the rear suspension different from genuine?
Is the rear spring attached to you?
Are you going to do an alignment because you changed the suspension or you are Good to go ? I want to know for my ride as well lol.
It looks simply marvelous I have a 2016 Nissan 370z looking to get rims what rim size would you recommend information ℹ️ appreciate it 👍
Thanks Richee!! Depends what you're looking for. 18's are amazing for the track, 19s are a good mix or performance and looks, while 20s look sweet for the street.
Man I got 370Z sport with 275/35/20 front
And 315/30/20 rear and my front scrubs when I hit heavy bumps. Do you think fortune auto 500s or 510s will help? Also do you like the ride? I’m going to get the remote damper controller if I do it let me know your thoughts please thank you.
how are the fortune auto holding up so far ?
Are those Rays 57FXX Gram Lights? I need to get me some of those... goes well with the Gun Metal Z. What are the specs for your wheel set up? You got me sold on the coilovers...maybe my next mod. Thanks for an awesome video.
Nice work
I have been watching ur videos since u had 7000 subs and u had a lot of detailing stuff, good for you, ur a smart man keep up the good work and keep the videos cmg.
Thanks Steve!! I appreciate the support 🔥🔥
What size are your rims and tires??
Hello sir,, I own like you a 370z I need 2 information: the 1: must be disassembled from the covers of the trunk to disassemble the rear Coilovers or is it done from below? and 2: I’m amazed at your wheels on the car which is in video .
Could you give me the references of your wheels and tires (their diameter, width and offset ) I love the very wide tires at the rear and I would also like large tires at the rear but nobody advises me perfectly to have a wide wheels at the rear ! very nice car excuse me for my English, I am French and I use a translator thank you
Nice! What after market control arms did you end up replacing the stock for?
I ended up getting SPL arms both front and rear 👍
Does all that have to be tighten to a certain torque setting?
Diminish In Eternity that’s what I was looking for
Great info. Thanks!
Random question but what kind of impact Dewalt are you using 1/2? 3/8?
It is a 1/2". I made a video about the two
ruclips.net/video/jzoeQEvz_bU/видео.html
great video, please show us what to tell the alignment shop after a coilover job, also what should we do if we have trouble with those big bolts holding the coilovers to the end links
That one looks like mine. Love the gunmetal gray with black wheels.
How was the handling afterwards? I may opt out of the swift springs
Awesome! I just wish I went with a bit stiffer springs. I am switching it up this year to 14k fronts and 11k rears from Swift.
My cars already on coils, just watched the video so you get the ad money 🤘🏽
^^ the real MVP 👊
did you pick your rates or did fortune cause not alot of people get those correct on a true coilover setup. and those are spot on for ur tire setup and a true rear coil
I picked the rates based on the weight of the vehicle, along with what FA recommended. So far it drives nice, but I need to raise the rear because its a bit too low.. I'll let you know what I think of them after they settle in
Because your brother had a vw golf, do u have any reccomendations on a good set of semi cheap coilovers? Something that sits good but doesn't ride to firm.
To be honest, the cheap eBay coilovers that Luca bought (the Tieferlegungsfederns) turned out to be quite good, and they're still in great condition.. That doesn't mean that all cheap coilovers are good, but we were quite impressed with them, especially for the price. They ran Luca $250 or something along those lines. They did not have any dampening though. If you ask me, BC's are the best bang-for-buck, fully adjustable coilovers on the market. They are $1000 and are well worth the money.
milanmastracci heard they ride ruff as fuhh
Always assuming that Nissan know a thing or two about their suspension design and set up, I'm puzzled about the rear suspension placement of the spring - meaning the ''bulky' lower arm arrangement and the upper body location which supports the loads at the top of the spring. This aftermarket coil over requires the same body location designed to take the loads of the damper only but now is expected to also take spring loads. I trust that someone has done the math on this design change?
Nissan engineered the Z (350 and 370) with this same rear suspension design. What is interesting is that Nissan's high performance race Z's have suspension setups just like the aftermarket one I installed.
Maybe its a more comfortable design? Maybe it was cheaper to do it that way? Maybe they designed it to be repaired easier? If you can find out that answer, I'd love to hear it.
You have some serious rubber on the rear! Love the wheels you pick out. I notice they change from video to video. :-)
Recently upgraded the transmission mount... wish I would have done this long ago. 70% improvement on the drivetrain slop. Looking forward to the motor mounts arriving.
Cool video. I luv your wheels. What type are they and are you using spacers or is there a specific wheel offset? Also, what size tires are you running in rear /front. Thx.
Thank you! They're 20" Rays 57FXX. They're discontinued now, but they were 20x10 and 20x11 with 265/325 tires.
any tips on how to improve the 370 gearbox?
Alex LaFreniere i put a short shifter in my 370 and also put a stage two clutch and the short shifter made a drastic difference
Great video, very informative
What’s the wheel and tire specs ? Just got a 2017 and have no clue but I like this set up please help
what spacers did you use?
How many inches is the wheel?
What happens to the front rear offset?
They're 20x10 and 20x11. The offset of the wheels doesn't change with lowering or raising your car.
Very Cool Milan ..dont stop EVER!!!
Thanks Matt!! 👊 I appreciate it
What size wheel and tires? Rubbing issues
I love your rims. What are the specs on your rims and tires. it sits beautifully.
I think they are great too. Hope he reply
Dude that camera quality is way too clear!
Happy to see those camera angles were noticed 😁
James Hatfield I heard he sold his soul for that camera
What size tires🤔?
heyyy, i bought those green springs for my Subaru, they ride nice!
amazing! glad you bought a VQ platform, any plans for the front bumper?
Thanks Mario!! I've been contemplating the Nismo front bumper, but I'm also on the fence with the idea of picking up a Spec-V Carbon Fiber Lip and then paint match the top of it.. Both routes are not cheap though which sucks, but oh well
That's my favorite lip! I love the idea of paint matching the top, I think it would compliment the build so well. I have a G35 Coupe the same color as your 370Z and carbon fiber matches perfectly with the grey in my opinion! @Mario_G35 is my Instagram if you wanna see my build, my next plan is too get a carbon fiber splitter and carbon fiber TS diffuser!
Can you give me the full detailed list on the Wheel set up! Cant be bothered to spend money on lowering it. And i like how the wheels look on stock suspension! 😄
Awesome video milan. 👍👍
The z now looks dope but did it feel any different on the road ?? It feels more solid now ???
I will let you know when I raise the car and adjust the ride height lol
nah milan, color does effect performance 🤣
ZepTob Gurning red is 10+ bhp
Nice! Looks way better.
Thanks man!! :)
Your steering column is the reason the other side was lighter, It caught me out too.
did you do torque specs for them when tightening the bolts and nuts on the control arms and coil overs?
The torque specs in the description are nm not ft.lbs, except the wheel nuts
Just when I thought the Z couldn't get any better....Milan comin in strong
You just wait man, there's more coming 😁
Before installing the coilovers y dont u see if both the front threads match with each other so you get same ride height and not varied ones ...its a no brainer right ??
That is a great way to do it, but they usually need to be turned a bit to ensure the top hat lines up into the strut towers, and the lower cup of the coilovers needs to be slightly turned to get it to fit in the lower control arm. Bottom line is that it almost ALWAYS needs to be adjusted again
Hermon Basil
Very nice!
Hey man this gonna be great help for me . The 370z is gonna be my first car so I’m tryna get all the help I can get
You have one?
I have same colour 350z with the same wheel setup. Tripped me out, thought I was looking at my own car on youtube
Do u buy swift springs separate and you have swap them by urself🤔
I bought the swift spring upgrade when I bought my coilovers. I just ended up switching the spring rates on them with slightly stiffer swift springs. My latest video regarding the Z has them in there if you're interested 👍
@@milanmastracci is it easy to swap the springs on coilovers never seen a video how to swap them ?
How is the riding with those coilovers bro. Smooth, bumping ride!
It depends how the car is driven. They're a bit harsher than the stock setup, but they feel amazing when you're beating on the car.
@@milanmastracci thanks for replying brotha, I have some on my coupe but its super stiff and bumpy, and I already went to almost the softest settings and have the springs barely almost nothing compressed just like the way fo did it... I think I choose the racing style instead of the street ones 😩😬😩😬
I might go with the ones you have or the BR Racing
Question: are the wheels too big ?
Depends which way you look at it. The tires have a bit larger circumference than stock, but I don't find it to be an issue
Looks great Milan 👍👍👍
Thanks man!! 👊👊 It drives really nice now too
Must be nice to be sponsored to get a set of FREE coilovers
Wheels spec pls???
Does coil overs require proper torque specs?
The torque on each of the collars? There might be a torque spec but I am unsure of how you would measure that accurately. I just go until it is tight
You absolutely should have a baseline preload and ride height set before installation, even if it matches stock.
Drew Mestel this "preload" Thing is soooo wrong , on this Type of coilovers.
this is a liniar spring you can set the one springcollar on a complete other hight than the other , it changes nothing over the stiffness of the spring.
For this Style of coilovers (BC, Fortune and others )the Preload and hight adjusment thing that someone invented only for Marketing reasons for selling their Shit.
Don't get ne wrong "preload" on Springs exist but only on progressive springs.
Progressive Springs change there stiffness at a Higher preload.
But on Fortune Coilovers or BC Coilovers or any Manufacturer that builds this Style of coilover uses Linear springs.
And the "hight" adjusment on this Coilovers is also not for adjusments of the ridehight. 😉
Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
freakyRunner I stand by what I said. You're explaining something to me that I've done already and understand. The preload is a predeterming factor when setting your ride height therefore is is important to measure or minimally be aware of. And who said that preload affected spring rate lol??
No new Tool Tuesday :\
I promise.. next week :)
Great videos dude, but some of the torque specs you mention are not ft-lbs. Specifically the "Rear Lower Coilover Bolt & Nut [2] (123 ft. lbs)" in the service manual that 123 is n-m, which converts to ~90 ft-lbs. "Rear Control Arm Bolt & Nut (73 ft. lbs)" should actually be ~54 ft-lbs.
Looking clean! I just put on my Fortune Autos on my S2000!
That's awesome!! I wanna see it :)
its on my channel!
Can't describe with words how much i like your RUclips channel! Very nice work Millan! Keep on going! You have the car of my dreams.. The Z is looking better week after week!
I look forward to comments like this!! 👊 Thank you so much!! Just stay tuned for next week 😉
Spring rates?
11k front, 8k rear
11 kilograms of presssure
*engineers crying*
Paused the video at that point just now to make sure someone brought that up...and I am crying...
@@WilliamPauley Can you explain what yall mean by this?
@@ghostsmoke11 Basically, "Kilograms" is a unit of mass. In Physics and engineering, we use "newtons" and "pounds" as a unit of force applied, which is the preferable unit obviously for measurement. In the video where he says the spring is set for some amount of "kilograms", that would in the engineering and physics would imply that is the mass of the spring itself, rather than its rated load in a physics or engineering context.
@@WilliamPauley Ah I see, thanks!
What would happen if someone did this when financing ?
Than they would have a lowered car while they're still making payments..?
@milmast aren't those going to settle and you know.... rub fender? You better not be late to cars an coffee tonight.
RIP ME!!!
Luis Martell it was enough to put his fenders on tires 😂😂 I was there the day of install and the day after.
Fortune auto's are a quality brand they cater to aspiring car guys
Wheel and tires specs please
did you ever change your rear spring rate? true type coilovers should be around 12/5k ration not 11k/8k iirc
What do you mean they should be in that range? True rear spring rates are typically higher for the same spring rates on a divorced setup. I was running 11/8, but switched to even stiffer 14/11 👍
@@milanmastracci So the geometry of the suspension for a 370z means that 5k springs on true type are equal to about 10k springs on divorced. 8k in the rear seems like a lot to me for 11k in front. Feal for instance base spring rate for their 441 for the 370z is 12k/5k
i'd be surprised if your setup doesn't oversteer too much, maybe not, depends on lots of factors i guess.
www.the370z.com/track-autocross-drifting-dragstrip/131384-aero-suspension-tuning-true-type-coilovers.html
@@milanmastracci saw you insta story, are you doing 14k/6k now?
Looks BEAUTIFUL!! Good job thoroughly explaining the proses, and great camera angles. How’s she drive tho😉
Thanks Holland 👊 We'll soon find out..
most beautiful 370z ive ever see
Nice job bro love my zzz
I never noticed at the bigining of this video those wheels on the 370 look so big 😆 like if there were taken from a truck
I really hope you set the preload . Fortune autos does NOT come with the right preload setting right out of the box.
Preload first, then ride height 👍
How much better are fortune autos than BC with swift springs only problem fortune auto doesn’t make them for my car
When you lower the front end with coil-overs, be aware that you will experience front end scraping.
Been there done that 😉
Just a FYI about corner balancing - this car is pretty unbalanced from the factory and it's hard to corner balance this car well, as it requires different spring rates from side to side (I don't mean front to rear, but left to right). So adjusting the ride height by taking measurements from the ground or center of wheel to the fender should be just enough.
If you replace with "True Coilover", your rear damper top install point needs reinforcement to not crack and deform under load.
I know that happens with the 350 but is that the same on the 370
@@Smokeybear_j.b it's on every car with similar setup. BMWs suffer the same. Load is designed to be where spring sits. Dampers were put in separate place with less reinforcement.
Soravia What that’s also pertain to a G37?
@@swervv2957 Not sure how much reinforcement G37 and 370Z got. I wouldn't do it on any car. Some race ppl go to great lengths and weld in extra metal. Even on strut based BMW and so on crack front towers are a real thing. They had to reinforce them and later on added extra plates to distribute the load.
Soravia oh shit. Ok! So it’s needs to keep it oe as in make sure ur coilover kit is divorced rear set up
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Hard worker
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It reminds me of acc0rd79 car but on steroids
What happened to "New tool Tuesday"
Missed it this week.. Had alot of stuff going on, but next week's video will be coming 110% 😁
After each episode i am more and more convinced that Milan is tha GOAT 🐐
My guy!! 🤙🔥
problem with this car is the headlight go to shit very quickly, ive seen lots of 370z, fairly new ones with yellow ass headlights
Bro why did you go with coils instead of air bags
Bags are for groceries...
milanmastracci lol dude your crazy! So seriously why coils over air
LOL I like driving hard and I find that you can't really fine tune your ride quality with bags. I can't say I've wanted bags before.. maybe if I was going for more stance it would be more appealing to me..? Maybe one day :)
milanmastracci thanks man because it was a question I’ve been dying to ask someone. Ride looks sick
These or bc??
They're both very good coilovers! If you go with either, you will be happy. I have these on my Z with no issues, however I did change the spring rates, yet did not require a re-valve
What does the "11K" mean?
It refers to the spring rate for each strut. 11 kg/mm
@@milanmastracci So...higher the number means stiffer the ride?
The 370z should get a front lip to clean up the look, you should check out www.fly1motorsports.com/ they have got a couple 2013 plus 370z lips.
Where is the next video?
Oh no this kid again
How do you pay all this stuff Milan?
When work consists of playing with cars, its not hard to keep working..
milanmastracci So RUclips is doing you well, been here since the start. The videos were professional since the early beginning.
rip s14 :(
Good video, but too much continuous talk, need some breaks just to watch what is being done. take some breaks, trust me, listen to it back and you will see it's too much to follow and follow and follow the talk. But good job.
Holy crap there expensive 1,700$might as well go with airbags
Did I miss Tuesday this week?
No, I did lol