Tips for installing BC Coilovers to my ‘73 240z?

Graeme - CZ · Jul 28, 2020

Hello everyone,

So I’ve got hold of my BC Coilovers, which I will attempt to install next month. Since many of you have done this upgrade already, I thought I’d ask if any of you had some tips to share? I’d really appreciate it, as I’m sure there are a few steps for me to go through.

Given I’m not going to be using the car on a track, I was not planning on grinding away metal from my strut tops to allow for easy camber adjustment.

Thanks all, Graeme

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Jay. · Jul 29, 2020

Are you planning on grinding & welding them yourself? Once you dissamble your existing struts it's fairly straightforward how they go together. The instructions are 'okay', only thing you need to be careful of is installing the correct coilover to the correct corner.

It's also worth ordering a new set of bushings whilst you're down there!

Graeme - CZ · Jul 29, 2020

Jay. said:
Are you planning on grinding & welding them yourself? Once you dissamble your existing struts it's fairly straightforward how they go together. The instructions are 'okay', only thing you need to be careful of is installing the correct coilover to the correct corner.

It's also worth ordering a new set of bushings whilst you're down there!

Hi Jay. No, I’ll find somewhere in Edinburgh to get that done. I’ve never done any welding before. Yes, I’ve got bushes and various other joint replacements. Thanks, G

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Jay. · Aug 7, 2020

Graeme - CZ said:
Hi Jay. No, I’ll find somewhere in Edinburgh to get that done. I’ve never done any welding before. Yes, I’ve got bushes and various other joint replacements. Thanks, G

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Did you get these fitted?

Graeme - CZ · Aug 7, 2020

Jay. said:
Did you get these fitted?

No, not yet. Won’t start it until September.

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Graeme - CZ · Oct 4, 2020

Hello all,

I've started the process of installing my BC's. Will re-install soon.

I have a question related to the camber adjustment? I don't really want to grind away metal, so would rather just choose a default setting. Can anyone advise on how best to setup the camber for everyday use? Car will never be on track.

Many thanks, Graeme

johnymd · Oct 4, 2020

Either leave them cantered or just add a little. Maybe move them 5mm in.

Graeme - CZ · Oct 10, 2020

johnymd said:
Either leave them cantered or just add a little. Maybe move them 5mm in.

So would that be moving the nuts 5mm from centre towards the engine bay?

johnymd · Oct 10, 2020

Yes. I can get a more accurate measurement tomorrow and take a picture showing the room you have.

Graeme - CZ · Oct 10, 2020

johnymd said:
Yes. I can get a more accurate measurement tomorrow and take a picture showing the room you have.

That would be great, thank you.

Graeme - CZ · Oct 11, 2020

johnymd said:
Yes. I can get a more accurate measurement tomorrow and take a picture showing the room you have.

Any chance you can share that picture Jonny?

Alphabettispaghetti · Oct 11, 2020

it'll depend to a degree(no pun) on where you set ride heights/tyres etc etc etc.

johnymd · Oct 11, 2020

This is the limit as you can see. 6mm movement will give about 2mm clearance.

Graeme - CZ · Oct 11, 2020

Thanks for all the tips. That’s the fronts on...wow, what a difference. It’s fair to say my California originals were seriously past their best.

Tips for installing BC Coilovers to my ‘73 240z?

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