James Hamilton Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Hey guys, My suspension is just about to die. i would like to upgrade it to something a little more sporty. I don't want anything too stiff it is my daily. So far i have found two kits that say they fit. anyone have any experience with either of these kits. Tanabe - NF Kit Coilover http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/part/tanabe/nf-kit-coilover/stagea-nm35-vq25det BC Racing Coilover Suspension Kit http://justjap.com/index.php/manufacturers/bc-racing/bc-racing-coilover-suspension-kit-nissan-stagea-nm35-awd.html Also quite inexperienced with suspension. any help would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/448132-m35-suspension-upgrade-assistance/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z33Fairlady Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Hi Jerry, I have the Tanabe Sustec NF coilover on my M35 Stagea (this was already on the car when I purchased it). If I had stock suspension, I would be going for the BC based on other owner's recommendation. The Tanabe NF Coilover is not damper adjustable and is more suited towards comfort Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/448132-m35-suspension-upgrade-assistance/#findComment-7379518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daleo Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 +1 for BC BR. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/448132-m35-suspension-upgrade-assistance/#findComment-7379536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakes101 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Bc +1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/448132-m35-suspension-upgrade-assistance/#findComment-7379552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexvd275 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I just bought BC BRs for my M35, haven't installed them yet though! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/448132-m35-suspension-upgrade-assistance/#findComment-7379777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukifer Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 for the price BC are amazing i had te autech suspension but the range and ease of adjustment on the BCS make life a breeze whatever the use Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/448132-m35-suspension-upgrade-assistance/#findComment-7379973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetwreck Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 +11ty on BC's Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/448132-m35-suspension-upgrade-assistance/#findComment-7380054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hamilton Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Thanks guys I'll order them today. Does anyone have any idea how much they will cost to get fitted? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/448132-m35-suspension-upgrade-assistance/#findComment-7380498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daleo Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Thanks guys I'll order them today. Does anyone have any idea how much they will cost to get fitted? Most places will charge $500 and upwards to fit & set heights. This would also include a wheel alignment, and possibly corner weighting. The reason is; most places will have to do a bit of trial & error to get it right, so it will be up and down a few times once the shocks/springs are fitted to ensure everything is hunky dory. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/448132-m35-suspension-upgrade-assistance/#findComment-7380533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hamilton Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks man just one more question is there any suspension shops anyone would recommend around north Sydney? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/448132-m35-suspension-upgrade-assistance/#findComment-7381266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
conan7772 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Ok time to get rid of the stock suspension. Man the car drives nice but I think my 95 Camry wagon had less body roll. I think my springs are fatigued ,14 years old if they're the originals. Looks like BC's are a good choice from all the +1s I've driven 4 M35s, 2 of which had Nismo springs, according to the owners. The ride was much more direct, still comfortable too. The springs were yellow progressive. I'm not sure what spec these were as the S tune are red. The S-tune are advertised as 20% stiffer. Anyone know what the BC BRs are %. I've also noticed quite often people are selling their S-tunes. It would be good to know what people didn't like about them. Also looking for some solid sway bars. Anyone still making them for 250t RS Four Any input would be great. Cheers 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/448132-m35-suspension-upgrade-assistance/#findComment-7519534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Ok time to get rid of the stock suspension. Man the car drives nice but I think my 95 Camry wagon had less body roll. I think my springs are fatigued ,14 years old if they're the originals. Looks like BC's are a good choice from all the +1s I've driven 4 M35s, 2 of which had Nismo springs, according to the owners. The ride was much more direct, still comfortable too. The springs were yellow progressive. I'm not sure what spec these were as the S tune are red. The S-tune are advertised as 20% stiffer. Anyone know what the BC BRs are %. I've also noticed quite often people are selling their S-tunes. It would be good to know what people didn't like about them. Also looking for some solid sway bars. Anyone still making them for 250t RS Four Any input would be great. Cheers Yellow is what I have, they were a nissan factory option that lowered the car 2" from stock. I would say your issue is more the shocks the springs, but if you are doing shocks you may as well do it all. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/448132-m35-suspension-upgrade-assistance/#findComment-7519572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty nm35 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Second hand S tunes can't compare to full adjustable brand new BC's. The BC spring rates are fairly soft due to the weight of the car. Perfect for the road. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/448132-m35-suspension-upgrade-assistance/#findComment-7519727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zelda Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 +1 bc cheap nd sweet Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/448132-m35-suspension-upgrade-assistance/#findComment-7519875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zelda Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Most places will charge $500 and upwards to fit & set heights. This would also include a wheel alignment, and possibly corner weighting. The reason is; most places will have to do a bit of trial & error to get it right, so it will be up and down a few times once the shocks/springs are fitted to ensure everything is hunky dory. $500? I had all that done at Bridgestone in nz with a second free wheel align a month later for $180 and it didn't budge after a month of heavy testing lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/448132-m35-suspension-upgrade-assistance/#findComment-7519876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daleo Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 $500? I had all that done at Bridgestone in nz with a second free wheel align a month later for $180 and it didn't budge after a month of heavy testing lol It's good that they did that for you; but in my experience in NSW this is a pretty standard charge. Over here, it's pretty normal to pay $90 just for a wheel alignment. Even just the removal of the old, and install with no adjustment on a set of coilovers would take at least 1.5hours, and at the average $90-$120 p/h that's still a decent expense. Adjustment would be at least another hour on top, so I still stand by my estimate. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/448132-m35-suspension-upgrade-assistance/#findComment-7520003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zelda Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Fair call Dale. If anybody wants a good price over the ditch you know who to pm lol.. Feel sorry for you Aussies sometimes ? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/448132-m35-suspension-upgrade-assistance/#findComment-7520087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daleo Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Fair call Dale. If anybody wants a good price over the ditch you know who to pm lol.. Feel sorry for you Aussies sometimes ? That's why I did my own. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/448132-m35-suspension-upgrade-assistance/#findComment-7520303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLui Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 How do people find the BC Spring rates? Ive been looking at the TEIN Street flex and they have 10k/9k front and rear respectivly, and at the moment RHD Japan have them discounted and put them at the same price as the BChttp://www.rhdjapan.com/tein-street-flex-coilover-suspension-nm35-pnm35.html Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/448132-m35-suspension-upgrade-assistance/#findComment-7534279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daleo Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 For a little bit more than BC's, I would recommend talking to Josh at MCA. They make an excellent NM35 specific product that can be sprung and valved to suit your specification. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/448132-m35-suspension-upgrade-assistance/#findComment-7534429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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