Suspension Upgrade for DD

chopin_guy88 · 01-26-2016, 09:29 AM

So before I get flamed for not searching -- I have done so and done a TON of reading on different suspension upgrade options for our cars.

Basically I am looking for the best option for my 2015 base Z which is my DD around Houston, TX. Don't have any intentions of tracking the car, but the occasional 'spirited' driving when allowed.

From what I have read, it seems that going with new struts and springs might be my best option over coilovers given I DD the car.

Option 1: about $1,400 shipped

Tokico struts
Eibach springs
SPC front and rear camber package

This lowers the car a bit more I would like for Houston street and getting out of my driveway, but is the most mild drop of any springs available.

Option 2:can be had for $1,350 shipped

KW Variant 1 Coilovers

KW seems to be very well spoken of for the Z. I like these as they are fixed on dampening rate which I don't care to control, and I would only lower the car the minimum these allow: which is .6" front and .4" rear. With this mild of a drop, I'd be hoping I could get away without the camber kit, and would likely be better around H-town.

Time for input and thoughts on these two setups. Appreciate your time and feedback!

TerribleONE · 01-26-2016, 09:33 AM

If all you are looking for is handling and don't care about a drop id throw some sway bars on and call it a day.

osbornsm · 01-26-2016, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

If all you are looking for is handling and don't care about a drop id throw some sway bars on and call it a day.

Wisdom in this decision...

chopin_guy88 · 01-26-2016, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

If all you are looking for is handling and don't care about a drop id throw some sway bars on and call it a day.

Thanks for the quick response -- and I had thought about this as well. Not to say I don't care about drop as it definitely makes our cars look better, and I have after market wheels that could benefit from it.

I just want the drop to be as mild as possible -- hence those two options I was considering.

Sway bars would definitely be an even less expensive option. What are the most recommend ones for our cars?

zguynate · 01-26-2016, 09:51 AM

Personally for a daily driver, I'd throw on some Swift springs and sway bars. That's what I did and I love the way my Z handles. The Swift springs make the car handle and ride better than the OEM springs while also dropping it about an inch.

chopin_guy88 · 01-26-2016, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragonbreath

Personally for a daily driver, I'd throw on some Swift springs and sway bars. That's what I did and I love the way my Z handles. The Swift springs make the car handle and ride better than the OEM springs while also dropping it about an inch.

Dragon -- so you put swifts on with the factory struts and no camber package? That seems like a lot of drop to go without both of those...

kenchan · 01-26-2016, 11:18 AM

just get a stiffer front swaybar and call it a day.

chopin_guy88 · 01-26-2016, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

just get a stiffer front swaybar and call it a day.

Seems to be the resounding tenor of this thread thus far. What's the preferred sway bars to use for the Z?

TerribleONE · 01-26-2016, 11:24 AM

Hotchkis or whiteline.

Hotrodz · 01-26-2016, 11:26 AM

I would go with Eibach over kangaroo bar lol.

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kenchan · 01-26-2016, 11:27 AM

or the stillen bar but just use the front bar in the middle setting.
i run the kangaroo bar on my ride (whiteline) but the bushing is a pos.

i have a brand new stillen set in my parts bin though..

TerribleONE · 01-26-2016, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

or the stillen bar but just use the front bar in middle setting.
i run the kangaroo bar on my ride (whiteline) but the bushing is a pos.

i have the stillen set in my parts bin though..

I haven't had any problems with my whitelines but I have seen some complaints on them so maybe I am lucky?

kenchan · 01-26-2016, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

I haven't had any problems with my whitelines but I have seen some complaints on them so maybe I am lucky?

mine is working fine too, but i only street my car... people tracking them had issues with the bushing popping out the bracket (including their revised bushings). lol

Hotrodz · 01-26-2016, 11:35 AM

I only use the front bar set to full stiff, cause that's the way she like it and my stock Nismo bar in the rear.

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littlejuanito · 01-26-2016, 11:35 AM

Seems that the general consensus is to run a front sway bar only. Would a Whiteline bar set on stiffest setting be good enough for a street car?

01-26-2016, 09:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
chopin_guy88 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 117 Drives: 2015 Base MagmaRed Rep Power: 10	Suspension Upgrade for DD So before I get flamed for not searching -- I have done so and done a TON of reading on different suspension upgrade options for our cars. Basically I am looking for the best option for my 2015 base Z which is my DD around Houston, TX. Don't have any intentions of tracking the car, but the occasional 'spirited' driving when allowed. From what I have read, it seems that going with new struts and springs might be my best option over coilovers given I DD the car. Option 1: about $1,400 shipped Tokico struts Eibach springs SPC front and rear camber package This lowers the car a bit more I would like for Houston street and getting out of my driveway, but is the most mild drop of any springs available. Option 2:can be had for $1,350 shipped KW Variant 1 Coilovers KW seems to be very well spoken of for the Z. I like these as they are fixed on dampening rate which I don't care to control, and I would only lower the car the minimum these allow: which is .6" front and .4" rear. With this mild of a drop, I'd be hoping I could get away without the camber kit, and would likely be better around H-town. Time for input and thoughts on these two setups. Appreciate your time and feedback! littlejuanito likes this.

01-26-2016, 09:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	If all you are looking for is handling and don't care about a drop id throw some sway bars on and call it a day. hjo1078, Hotrodz, TBatt and 3 others like this. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

01-26-2016, 09:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
zguynate A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Strangeland Posts: 1,053 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 73	Suspension Upgrade for DD Personally for a daily driver, I'd throw on some Swift springs and sway bars. That's what I did and I love the way my Z handles. The Swift springs make the car handle and ride better than the OEM springs while also dropping it about an inch. hjo1078, Hotrodz, Memphis370Z and 1 others like this. __________________ 2009 370z touring w/sports package

01-26-2016, 11:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	just get a stiffer front swaybar and call it a day. TerribleONE likes this.

01-26-2016, 11:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Hotchkis or whiteline. chopin_guy88 likes this. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

01-26-2016, 11:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	I would go with Eibach over kangaroo bar lol. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk kenchan likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

01-26-2016, 11:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	or the stillen bar but just use the front bar in the middle setting. i run the kangaroo bar on my ride (whiteline) but the bushing is a pos. i have a brand new stillen set in my parts bin though..

01-26-2016, 11:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	I only use the front bar set to full stiff, cause that's the way she like it and my stock Nismo bar in the rear. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk hjo1078 likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

01-26-2016, 11:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
littlejuanito Track Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 812 Drives: 2014 Touring Sport Rep Power: 418	Seems that the general consensus is to run a front sway bar only. Would a Whiteline bar set on stiffest setting be good enough for a street car?

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