HKS Hipermax IV vs Stance SS

jameeljoker · 06-07-2015, 11:21 PM

Hey guys, currently deciding between HKS Hipermax IV and Stance SS coilovers for the Z. Has anyone had either and which would you recommend and why? Both are around the same price range.
Car is not going to be tracked. I am mainly looking for an extremely low drop but still good response with aggressive street use. I've read HKS doesn't go that low, not too sure about that though. Don't have any info on how low Stance SS can go.
I've been hearing and reading BC's are hit or miss, some people have had excellent ones with no problems and some have had clunking noises so trying to avoid those.
Appreciate the positive feedback in advance, thanks!

synolimit · 06-08-2015, 01:59 PM

Just spend 5min on the phone with Scott at stance, nuff said.

Anthony@Royal · 06-08-2015, 04:22 PM

Can't go wrong with Stance, especially for the price.

370zmaxima · 06-09-2015, 07:25 PM

I have Stance true coilovers with Swift springs...love them

jameeljoker · 06-09-2015, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370zmaxima

I have Stance true coilovers with Swift springs...love them

Why did you go with true type vs oem type?

synolimit · 06-09-2015, 11:29 PM

Stance only does true types.

Anthony@Royal · 06-10-2015, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott@Synergy

Stance only does true types.

Stance does make a OEM type kit. PN# ST-Z34-SSO Spring Rates: 13KG/11KG

PN# ST-Z34-SS (True Type) Spring Rates : 13KG/8KG

synolimit · 06-10-2015, 02:29 PM

Must be old because I cannot get it to pop up on anything stance, just other web sites all with true type pics. I've talked to Scott a lot there, they're not fans of OEM type.

patabq · 06-24-2015, 08:39 PM

I had HKS III on my 350Z that were comfortable on the street (not as soft as stock), but were quite good on track. I have IV's on my Mazdaspeed3 and they are stiff for street and decent on track. IV's for the Z will be different.

Quality is good and I had no issues on the Z in 5 years and several hundred hours of track time.

I don't think they will slam the car.

jameeljoker · 07-19-2015, 12:15 AM

Bringing this back up from the dead here but is it better to have a higher spring rate for going lower? I've decided on getting the Stance SS+ and was wondering if anyone has any input as to if I should get higher spring rates since I will be slamming the car. Stance SS+ comes with 13k f and 6k r

DEpointfive0 · 07-19-2015, 01:53 AM

That's pretty stiff, I'd go 10 and 4.5-5k

nismo13807 · 07-19-2015, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jameeljoker

Bringing this back up from the dead here but is it better to have a higher spring rate for going lower? I've decided on getting the Stance SS+ and was wondering if anyone has any input as to if I should get higher spring rates since I will be slamming the car. Stance SS+ comes with 13k f and 6k r

if im not mistaken.. stance comes 12k front and 8k rear for the true type off the shelve

MAMotorsports · 07-22-2015, 09:08 AM

Is the car just a street car? What it will be used for will make a way bigger impact than how low it is. PM me if you have some specific questions. I would be more than happy to help!

06-07-2015, 11:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
jameeljoker Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 220 Drives: 370z pearl white Rep Power: 12	Stance SS+ spring rates Hey guys, currently deciding between HKS Hipermax IV and Stance SS coilovers for the Z. Has anyone had either and which would you recommend and why? Both are around the same price range. Car is not going to be tracked. I am mainly looking for an extremely low drop but still good response with aggressive street use. I've read HKS doesn't go that low, not too sure about that though. Don't have any info on how low Stance SS can go. I've been hearing and reading BC's are hit or miss, some people have had excellent ones with no problems and some have had clunking noises so trying to avoid those. Appreciate the positive feedback in advance, thanks! Last edited by jameeljoker; 07-19-2015 at 12:13 AM.

06-08-2015, 01:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3388	Just spend 5min on the phone with Scott at stance, nuff said. Masterbeatty and jameeljoker like this. __________________ 13 370z-

06-08-2015, 04:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Anthony@Royal Banned Join Date: May 2015 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 559 Drives: 13 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 0	Can't go wrong with Stance, especially for the price. jameeljoker likes this.

06-09-2015, 07:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
370zmaxima Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 34 Drives: 2014 370Z GUN AT Rep Power: 11	I have Stance true coilovers with Swift springs...love them __________________ Mods..DRL always on, Stillen CAI, 14'nismo wheels, Bridgestone RE-11's, Rear fog light, EVO-r emblems, GTR start button, painted handles, painted headlights,clear STI lens

06-09-2015, 11:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3388	Stance only does true types. __________________ 13 370z-

06-10-2015, 02:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3388	Must be old because I cannot get it to pop up on anything stance, just other web sites all with true type pics. I've talked to Scott a lot there, they're not fans of OEM type. __________________ 13 370z-

06-24-2015, 08:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
patabq Base Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 63 Drives: Corvette Z06 07 Rep Power: 9	I had HKS III on my 350Z that were comfortable on the street (not as soft as stock), but were quite good on track. I have IV's on my Mazdaspeed3 and they are stiff for street and decent on track. IV's for the Z will be different. Quality is good and I had no issues on the Z in 5 years and several hundred hours of track time. I don't think they will slam the car.

07-19-2015, 12:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
jameeljoker Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 220 Drives: 370z pearl white Rep Power: 12	Bringing this back up from the dead here but is it better to have a higher spring rate for going lower? I've decided on getting the Stance SS+ and was wondering if anyone has any input as to if I should get higher spring rates since I will be slamming the car. Stance SS+ comes with 13k f and 6k r

07-19-2015, 01:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	That's pretty stiff, I'd go 10 and 4.5-5k __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

07-22-2015, 09:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
MAMotorsports Track Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glen Arm, MD Posts: 872 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	Is the car just a street car? What it will be used for will make a way bigger impact than how low it is. PM me if you have some specific questions. I would be more than happy to help! __________________ Daelen @ MA Motorsports MA-Motorsports.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/MA-Mo...C/125379858828

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