S13 to Z31 coilover adapters model year comparability

[smiler148 Profile]

Hello.

Why will the s13 to Z31 coilover adapters not work with turbo cars after 1986? Is it due to them being wide body models or are the shocks a different diameter?
Is this the case for all models world wide that they will not fit or specific to US spec?

Thanks

[support]

The inner diameter appears to be larger in 88T+ models, however a lot of replacements may have been the earlier diameter since 87T has all the same external dimensions/function, and it's possible some cars continued to ship in 88 with the earlier size, but as a rule of thumb it applies.

[smiler148 Profile]

Thanks for the reply.

Could you possibly share what the diameter of the adapters are? Just so i know if it will work with my car or not.
I believe cars with the electronic suspension do have a thicker shock but mine does not and i suspect these would work on my early 88 Turbo UK model.

Thanks again

[support]

As I recall around 43.6mm inner diameter.

As far as I'm aware, all turbo cars had adjustable shocks, so that isn't the deciding factor.

[smiler148 Profile]

Thanks.

That is around about what my shocks measure.
I believe the US spec and UK spec as mine is were slightly different and not many of our UK models had adjustable shocks.

I am going to purchase a set and i can always adapt them if need be.
I will keep you guys posted if you wish so that you know for future.

Regard
Niall