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kaking · 05-08-2010, 10:21 PM

Just finished my s13 but im picking up a s14 shell tomorrow. Im planning on selling my s13 stance coilovers that have less than a 1000 miles on them, in order to get some for the s14. I mentioned the plan to the guy im gettin the shell from and he said i can use the coilovers on the s14, id just have to drill out the holes in the front coilovers(sounds sketchy to me).

My question is has anyone ever heard/done/have experience with this?

jrbump · 05-08-2010, 10:21 PM

I could be mistaken but IIRC front should be fine with no mods.

S13 rears are far too short.

kaking · 05-08-2010, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrbump

I could be mistaken but IIRC front should be fine with no mods.

S13 rears are far too short.

thank you mr. knew that was too good to be true

*Jonnie Fraz* · 05-08-2010, 10:47 PM

Not only are the rears too short, but the hats are a different bolt pattern.

Csomme · 05-08-2010, 10:48 PM

the hats in the rear? I know the fronts are the same.

*Jonnie Fraz* · 05-08-2010, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Csomme

the hats in the rear? I know the fronts are the same.

Yes the rears..sorry I should have stated that.

kaking · 05-08-2010, 10:52 PM

thanks both of you. even if it was possible i dont think id want to be drilling out perfectly good coilovers. not a smart idea, but i was curious

joeapple8 · 05-08-2010, 11:01 PM

fronts bolt on no problem, there is a company that sells spacers you put in s14 knuckle to use s13 bolts so it will not wobble...

the s13 rears are far to short to use on s14 and besides the mounting points on them are different

*revat619* · 05-08-2010, 11:14 PM

The spindle bolts for the front are a different size so what that dude said was correct. They're larger on an s14 by 2mm. Instead of drilling, some people have used these - 5lugsleeves.com I've never heard any reviews on those though.

As for the rear "hats" or whatever those people are talking about having a different bolt pattern.....ummm its 2 bolts directly across from each other on both s13 and s14 (I'm guessing they're spaced different? This would be new to me.) I've always known it to be the lower mount of the coilover being the problem in that its way shorter on an s13. BUT, since you have stances, you can just order the s14 lower mounts, put them on your rears and you'll be fine. Hell, you can order s14 lower mounts for the front while you're at it and now you'll have a set of s14 coilovers

kaking · 05-08-2010, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by revat619

The spindle bolts for the front are a different size so what that dude said was correct. They're larger on an s14 by 2mm. Instead of drilling, some people have used these - 5lugsleeves.com I've never heard any reviews on those though.

As for the rear "hats" or whatever those people are talking about having a different bolt pattern.....ummm its 2 bolts directly across from each other on both s13 and s14. Its the lower mount of the coilover that is way shorter on an s13. BUT, since you have stances, you can just order the s14 lower mounts, put them on your rears and you'll be fine. Hell, you can order s14 lower mounts for the front while you're at it and now you'll have a set of s14 coilovers

very useful info. im actually looking on stance's website now

joeapple8 · 05-08-2010, 11:25 PM

Correct its a different bolt patter if you would want to call it that...

Sileighty_85 · 05-09-2010, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by revat619

The spindle bolts for the front are a different size so what that dude said was correct. They're larger on an s14 by 2mm. Instead of drilling, some people have used these - 5lugsleeves.com I've never heard any reviews on those though.

As for the rear "hats" or whatever those people are talking about having a different bolt pattern.....ummm its 2 bolts directly across from each other on both s13 and s14 (I'm guessing they're spaced different? This would be new to me.) I've always known it to be the lower mount of the coilover being the problem in that its way shorter on an s13. BUT, since you have stances, you can just order the s14 lower mounts, put them on your rears and you'll be fine. Hell, you can order s14 lower mounts for the front while you're at it and now you'll have a set of s14 coilovers

The rear "Top Hat" on the S14 is wider, same bolt pattern just bolts are wider apart.

05-08-2010, 10:21 PM	#1
kaking Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: san jose CA Posts: 433 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	s13 coilovers on s14? Just finished my s13 but im picking up a s14 shell tomorrow. Im planning on selling my s13 stance coilovers that have less than a 1000 miles on them, in order to get some for the s14. I mentioned the plan to the guy im gettin the shell from and he said i can use the coilovers on the s14, id just have to drill out the holes in the front coilovers(sounds sketchy to me). My question is has anyone ever heard/done/have experience with this?

05-08-2010, 10:21 PM	#2
jrbump Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 663 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I could be mistaken but IIRC front should be fine with no mods. S13 rears are far too short. __________________ http://www.urbandictionary.com/defin...0Wheel%20Drive

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Jonnie Fraz Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cali Age: 53 Posts: 1,371 Trader Rating: (29) Rides Gallery: Jonnie Fraz Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Not only are the rears too short, but the hats are a different bolt pattern. __________________ Stealth-Custom-Fab.com

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revat619 Retired General Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,672 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	The spindle bolts for the front are a different size so what that dude said was correct. They're larger on an s14 by 2mm. Instead of drilling, some people have used these - 5lugsleeves.com I've never heard any reviews on those though. As for the rear "hats" or whatever those people are talking about having a different bolt pattern.....ummm its 2 bolts directly across from each other on both s13 and s14 (I'm guessing they're spaced different? This would be new to me.) I've always known it to be the lower mount of the coilover being the problem in that its way shorter on an s13. BUT, since you have stances, you can just order the s14 lower mounts, put them on your rears and you'll be fine. Hell, you can order s14 lower mounts for the front while you're at it and now you'll have a set of s14 coilovers __________________ www.Jspec.com www.SpeedAlliance.com www.PoweredByMax.net Instagram: @rjsladerade

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05-08-2010, 10:48 PM	#5
Csomme Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: north carolinazzz Age: 30 Posts: 1,009 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	the hats in the rear? I know the fronts are the same.

05-08-2010, 10:52 PM	#7
kaking Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: san jose CA Posts: 433 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	thanks both of you. even if it was possible i dont think id want to be drilling out perfectly good coilovers. not a smart idea, but i was curious

05-08-2010, 11:01 PM	#8
joeapple8 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Bay California Age: 30 Posts: 973 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	fronts bolt on no problem, there is a company that sells spacers you put in s14 knuckle to use s13 bolts so it will not wobble... the s13 rears are far to short to use on s14 and besides the mounting points on them are different

05-08-2010, 11:25 PM	#11
joeapple8 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Bay California Age: 30 Posts: 973 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	Correct its a different bolt patter if you would want to call it that...