Springs

[shiv123]

hey guys jut recently i have noticed that when i go over a speed bump i hear the left hand side of the spring creaking and i think it might be time to upgrade the springs mabye put the car on coils, what do u guys think about these coils

http://justjap.com/store/product.php?productid=19810&cat=&page=1

[Nightcrawler]

The creaking is most likely your lower control arm bushes, which have been known to go from 50,000km onwards.

[shiva]

got a similar issue....where can i find the control arm bushes parts....is it too pricey and big job? Thanks Andrew

[V(35)Powarh!]

hey guys i recently replaced the same issue on my dc2r so im 100% sure its what andrew mentioned...id try online if not probably wreckers man unless you can source or want new?

[V(35)Powarh!]

also shivneel i had a mate purchase the bc coilovers from just jap couple months backl as well so far so good... these are pretty decent for what you are paying id say go for it aye and g/l with the decision.....

[sonicii]

I think the compression rod bushings can cause noises too. and they can are also a common point of failure.

[shiv123]

thanks yer deffenlty want to make my car sit lower. is anyone going to the downshift meet this Sunday from here,

[Seano350GT]

I think the compression rod bushings can cause noises too. and they can are also a common point of failure.

Yep this too, BOTH front comp rod bushes have been replaced on my car it makes a bad creaking noise over bumps and some tight turns. I'd check all your bushes before you go changing to coil overs if thats the only reason why you were thinking of upgrading anyway

[Seano350GT]

hey guys jut recently i have noticed that when i go over a speed bump i hear the left hand side of the spring creaking and i think it might be time to upgrade the springs mabye put the car on coils, what do u guys think about these coils

http://justjap.com/store/product.php?productid=19810&cat=&page=1

If your thinking about getting BC Coils make sure you get the BC BR True Style coils, they are the upgraded ones from the V1 and have stronger internals. I have just bought my self a set of those off Boostn Imports in brissy for $1199 delivered to my door.

[Nightcrawler]

You can either go this oem option:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NISSAN-2005-2007-350Z-G35-V35-RIGHT-SIDE-LOWER-CONTROL-ARM-RH-PASSENGER-OEM-/150856120709?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item231fb9b985

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NISSAN-2005-2007-350Z-G35-V35-LEFT-SIDE-LOWER-CONTROL-ARM-LH-DRIVER-NEW-OEM-/180927442906?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a201dafda

or this aftermarket one:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-FRONT-LOWER-FRONT-CONTROL-ARM-NISSAN-SKYLINE-V35-03-09-/190746311067?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&fits=Plat_Gen%3AV35&hash=item2c695db99b

Or replace the bushes with Whiteline/aftermarket nolathane parts (like I did - and I did both sets of bushes in each arm while I had them off) - but note the new bushes need to be PRESSED in, so you need a 10 ton press or get a mechanic/workshop to do it.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WHITELINE-CONTROL-ARM-LOWER-INNER-BUSHING-INFINITI-G35-NISSAN-350Z-SKYLINE-V35-/160990798114?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item257bcca122

[AlexanderWilde]

ok so im planing to change my lower control arm bushings as well as my v35 is starting to bug me with the Creek noise. i seem to notice it as usual when going over a Bump or pothole but i took note that if i keep the brake on and while in drive or reverse if i give it just a little gas so that the car pushes the suspension up or down it creaks as well. here is a video someone filmed that is identical to my issue . im 90% sure this si from the bushels but should i change all or just the lower rear ones as most forums posts