Nismo R-Tune Coilovers

Post by **916drifter** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

Any have or heard about the Nismo R-Tune coilovers? are they good for daily use and weekend drift/track??

Post by **barrigas14** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

i believe there are two types...one that costs about 1g and is non adjustable other than hieght. and there is a 1500 one that is fully adjustable...which you talking about?

Post by **916drifter** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

The only one i saw for the S13 were the ones that are like $645 non-adjustable. good begginner setup? ive been rresearching a lot of different setup and still trying to figure out a begginner setup.

Post by **whiterps13** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

i would be interested in those, let me know where to find them for 650. i know nismo has s-tune (street driving w/ wrnty) and r-tune (track driving w/ no wrnty) levels, so i would imagine the ones youre talking about are s-tune.

Post by **916drifter** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

http://www.trademotion.com/par...=3078 285 for the r-tunes...

Post by **rico05** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

Those are the S Tunes, which I will be buying here in about a week or so.

5.2 kg/mm front and 4.5 kg/mm rear, ride height adjustable w/ no p/b mounts. I will be picking up either some Cusco or HKS p/b mounts as well. The R Tunes are comparable to JIC FLT-A2 and cost about the same.

EDIT: The rear spring rate is 3.8 kg/mm for S13. The 4.5 kg/mm is for S14. Sorry bout that.

Post by **F4ucc** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

RICO05

Could you confirm the S-Tunes is coilover with Height Adjustable Feature? Because I am always under the impression that S tune is simply shock plus spring combo !Well, just curious.Please let me know when you receive them.

Thank you

Post by **rico05** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

I emailed http://www.performancenissanparts.com when they sold the S Tunes (quit carrying them like a few weeks ago) and I was told that thye are coilovers, have height adjustable perches, do not have p/b mounts and are not dampening adjustable. But after looking at some pics, I'm not sure anymore.

Post by **rico05** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

Here is a better pic of the S Tuneshttp://www.japanparts.com/Pic/pic087/150-1.JPG

Post by **rico05** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

Ok, just got a reply from Trade Motion. No, they are not height adjustable. Still higher spring rates than 99% of the aftermarket springs out there and you know that the dampers will be matched to the rates perfectly. I look at it this way: AGXs and ProKits or Whitlines will run you the same price, be softer and not matched dampers.

Post by **whiterps13** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

too bad they dont have the s-tunes for an s13. atleast they didnt at nissan performance parts.

Post by **rico05** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

They do. Just not at NPP.http://www.trademotion.com/par...=3078

Post by **whiterps13** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

since they arent rideheight adjustable, do you guys know how much these coilovers lower the car? i really want to get em if the drop is right, because im sure the ride is great.

Post by **rico05** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

Front drop is 25mm and rear is 15mm, or about 1" front and 5/8" rear. Conservative to say the least, but not like a silly ricer drop that screws your camber all to heck.

Post by **BomexS13** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

Is the Tein basic Damper a good beginner setup. It costs around 8 bills and its right adjustable...

Post by **rico05** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

Yeah, but one of the issues with the stock S13 suspension is that it is set more for understeer. By maintaining the stock spring rate ratios like the Tein Basics do, (6kg/mm front and rear) you do nothing to combat this. While the rates are less on the Nismos, you get a setup that allows for more of a oversteer feel. If ride height adjustability (and therefore corner weight alignment and the like) are important, Basics are a nice beginner setup, IMHO.

Post by **gah!** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

hey rico did you ever buy/ receive those nismo coilovers? I've been looking for reviews/pics of the coilovers but with no luck. So if you have received and installed them...how is the ride quality?... and do you think you can post pics? thanks

Post by **rico05** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

They arrive tomorrow. I am doing an Autox next weekend and a drift day Feb. 29th. I'll let you know how they perform.

Post by **gah!** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

cool thanks

...i hope they are pretty good.

Post by **rico05** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

Should be better than any shock and spring combo out there. Matched springs rates and dampening rates, both of which designed for our cars. They should prove to be quite good.

Post by **93RPS13** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

sweet i would like to know too, also has anyone tried r tuned??

Post by **rico05** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

The R-Tunes were only made for S14 and S15. If you want Nismo coilovers for the S13, you have to get the S-Tunes.

Post by **gah!** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

i thought the coilovers were part of the legacy series? I might be mistake but oh well.

Post by **rico05** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

Yes, they are Legacy S-Tune. I have them in my living room.

Post by **gah!** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

ah..i see. One more question..its just a direct install right? take out old suspension and put in those coilovers?

Post by **rico05** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

Yep. They are everyhting from the top mount to the bottom bracket. I have some pics in my Image Station folder, but you will have to join to see them.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4287814403

Post by **gah!** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

cool pics..cant wait to see them on the car..and your review =D

Post by **rico05** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

If all goes well, I am installing them and all of my suspension goodies before Saturday, where I will be taking a LONG drive. Then on the 29th, I have a drift meet. We shall see how these perform.

Post by **gah!** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:53 pm

cool :ylsuper

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