Front Wheel Gap on S14 - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Krunko · 04-05-2002, 09:30 AM

Yesterday I noticed that my front tires have a large wheel gap.  I've been trying to figure out over that past two days if I just NOW noticed this...or if something is up with my shocks or springs that made the gap larger over the last week or so.

Is this possible?  Can bad shocks or any other suspension parts make your front wheel gap (on both sides evenly) larger?  Maybe I just never realized we have a huge gap there.  It is definately larger then the back wheel gap because I used an object as reference to check.

Also, I have another question.  I've ordered my eibach prokit to lower my car.  I have stock shocks.  My car has 62k on it, and I was wondering at what milage do stock shocks start getting kind of crappy.  How much longer would it take to put the shocks on there while I am putting my springs on?  If I got shocks I'd only want to spend around $300...proabbly no more then $350 for shocks.  Can I get good shocks for that much?  Thanks guys.

Chance

*sykikchimp* · 04-05-2002, 09:39 AM

fyi - here are some quotes from Shox.com to give you an Idea:

> > > >Tokico's are $314.00 non-adjustable
> > > >KYB's are $219.00 non-adjustable
> > > >KYB AGX Adjustable $419.00
> > > >Koni adjustables $526.40
> > > >Sets of 4
> > > >
> > > >Eibach Pro-kit $199.00  lowers 1.8" / 1.6"
> > > >Eibach Sportline $189.00 lowers 2.2" / 2.1"
> > > >B&G springs $179.00 lowers 1.5"
> > > >Suspension Techniques springs $189.00 lowers 1.3"
> > > >Tokico springs $189.00 lowers 1"
> > > >H+R $214.00 lowers 1.3"

BlankFlip · 04-05-2002, 12:02 PM

chimp already addressed the shox, so i guess i'll put my input in on the wheel gap. the front will just always have a larger wheel gap than the rear if the suspension is put on right (s14) b/c it was made like that stock. they just have the front fenders cut higher for some reason. i have a 2" drop basically on mine n the rear is supposed to be 1.8", but the front still has a little more of a gap.

boosteds14 · 04-05-2002, 12:36 PM

ya i noticed the same thing. the front look like they can fit 20" rims on there . but the back look good and just right

drift into a curb · 04-05-2002, 12:44 PM

Just wondering if this is going on with your cars.. but is it just my s14 that looks like it's lifted 3 inches  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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drift into a curb · 04-05-2002, 12:55 PM

how much is the shipping quoted?  i payed about $350 for my Tokicos from shop near by  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hmmm.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hmmm:'>  oh well..

Krunko · 04-05-2002, 01:18 PM

Can someone give me a rundown on Tokiko's, KYB's, and KYB AGX shocks?

What's the difference between the two KYB's, is it only adjustability?  Do I really need adjustable shocks? Is Tokiko or KYB a better brand?

geeaj · 04-05-2002, 05:13 PM

Okay here is the scoop on the shocks. First off, KYB makes the GR2's, which are basically OEM replacement. No adjustability. Next, there are the agx's which are adjustable. I believe 8 way in the back and 4 way in the front.

Tokicos are not adjustable, but they are considered performance shocks. These are the tokico blues.

If I were you, i'd spend a little extra and get the agx's. They really aren't that much more expensive when you consider that they are a high performance shock that offers adjustability. You can play with the settings to take your ride from stock feel to track feel.

04-05-2002, 09:39 AM	#2
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	fyi - here are some quotes from Shox.com to give you an Idea: > > > >Tokico's are $314.00 non-adjustable > > > >KYB's are $219.00 non-adjustable > > > >KYB AGX Adjustable $419.00 > > > >Koni adjustables $526.40 > > > >Sets of 4 > > > > > > > >Eibach Pro-kit $199.00  lowers 1.8" / 1.6" > > > >Eibach Sportline $189.00 lowers 2.2" / 2.1" > > > >B&G springs $179.00 lowers 1.5" > > > >Suspension Techniques springs $189.00 lowers 1.3" > > > >Tokico springs $189.00 lowers 1" > > > >H+R $214.00 lowers 1.3" __________________

04-05-2002, 12:02 PM	#3
BlankFlip Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Future Posts: 1,627 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	chimp already addressed the shox, so i guess i'll put my input in on the wheel gap. the front will just always have a larger wheel gap than the rear if the suspension is put on right (s14) b/c it was made like that stock. they just have the front fenders cut higher for some reason. i have a 2" drop basically on mine n the rear is supposed to be 1.8", but the front still has a little more of a gap. __________________

04-05-2002, 12:36 PM	#4
boosteds14 Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: CIPmotorsports Age: 43 Posts: 1,612 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ya i noticed the same thing. the front look like they can fit 20" rims on there . but the back look good and just right __________________ 240SXONE www.240SXMOTORING.com --- One Stop Shop for Your Nissan 240sx

04-05-2002, 12:44 PM	#5
drift into a curb Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 2,870 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Just wondering if this is going on with your cars.. but is it just my s14 that looks like it's lifted 3 inches  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ Go big or go home!

04-05-2002, 12:55 PM	#6
drift into a curb Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 2,870 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	how much is the shipping quoted?  i payed about $350 for my Tokicos from shop near by  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hmmm.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hmmm:'>  oh well.. __________________ Go big or go home!

04-05-2002, 09:30 AM	#1
Krunko Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yesterday I noticed that my front tires have a large wheel gap.  I've been trying to figure out over that past two days if I just NOW noticed this...or if something is up with my shocks or springs that made the gap larger over the last week or so. Is this possible?  Can bad shocks or any other suspension parts make your front wheel gap (on both sides evenly) larger?  Maybe I just never realized we have a huge gap there.  It is definately larger then the back wheel gap because I used an object as reference to check. Also, I have another question.  I've ordered my eibach prokit to lower my car.  I have stock shocks.  My car has 62k on it, and I was wondering at what milage do stock shocks start getting kind of crappy.  How much longer would it take to put the shocks on there while I am putting my springs on?  If I got shocks I'd only want to spend around $300...proabbly no more then $350 for shocks.  Can I get good shocks for that much?  Thanks guys. Chance

04-05-2002, 01:18 PM	#7
Krunko Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Can someone give me a rundown on Tokiko's, KYB's, and KYB AGX shocks? What's the difference between the two KYB's, is it only adjustability?  Do I really need adjustable shocks? Is Tokiko or KYB a better brand?

04-05-2002, 05:13 PM	#8
geeaj Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 357 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Okay here is the scoop on the shocks. First off, KYB makes the GR2's, which are basically OEM replacement. No adjustability. Next, there are the agx's which are adjustable. I believe 8 way in the back and 4 way in the front. Tokicos are not adjustable, but they are considered performance shocks. These are the tokico blues. If I were you, i'd spend a little extra and get the agx's. They really aren't that much more expensive when you consider that they are a high performance shock that offers adjustability. You can play with the settings to take your ride from stock feel to track feel. __________________ Beware the fury of a silent man, be more cautious of his silent farts....