Adjustable Coilovers @ OEM height

osbornsm · 07-08-2016, 11:31 AM

I'm looking for compression / rebound adjustable Coilovers to crank down for track days and ease off for daily driving.

Any suggestions that may remain @ stock height?

Thank you kindly

osbornsm · 07-08-2016, 11:33 AM

P. S. Dnt want to adjust height just shock valving, to keep alignment.

Jhill · 07-08-2016, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

P. S. Dnt want to adjust height just shock valving, to keep alignment.

I'm in the same boat as you and have been looking for a while. From what I have found is the tein will reach near Oem height, hks will reach near Oem height and rsr will reach stock height.

The tein seem to have the firmest spring rates from what I found. The hks I'm still curious about as all reviews that I have found for them state they are very daily drivable but they do use a 10k front and 9k rear spring, also progressive rate in the rear. I am really interested in the rsr but have found no reports of how they are on the z (a lot of frs though). The rsr have me interested because they are 8k/8k linear just like oem and the are a composite ti spring (so light weight) also they keep all the rubber isolators for noise. So in theory should be able to retain Oem ride on street and then firm the valving for track days.

Haven't made the move myself but that's what I've gathered so far.

Oh and kW v3 will reach near Oem height but I don't like the ride characteristics of progressive rate springs.

Slartibartfas · 07-08-2016, 04:34 PM

A guy on the G37 board just installed Fortune Auto coil-overs and he accidentally set them higher than OEM when installing. I don't know if FA offers double-adjustables but Broadway Static offers custom FA dampers with single, double and triple adjusters and spring rates of your choice. I assume you could get OEM-tall springs and double-adjustment. I priced a set of single-adjustables with custom Swift springs for my G sedan and was quoted $1,800.

Jhill · 07-08-2016, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Slartibartfas

A guy on the G37 board just installed Fortune Auto coil-overs and he accidentally set them higher than OEM when installing. I don't know if FA offers double-adjustables but Broadway Static offers custom FA dampers with single, double and triple adjusters and spring rates of your choice. I assume you could get OEM-tall springs and double-adjustment. I priced a set of single-adjustables with custom Swift springs for my G sedan and was quoted $1,800.

That's odd. When I spoke to FA I was told theirs won't go to Oem height but they could make custom ones to reach oem but it would cost more and would also require the rear to be a true type cool over.

Slartibartfas · 07-08-2016, 05:42 PM

Contact Broadway Static. They customize FA dampers.

Silverstone · 07-08-2016, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jhill

I'm in the same boat as you and have been looking for a while. From what I have found is the tein will reach near Oem height, hks will reach near Oem height and rsr will reach stock height.

The tein seem to have the firmest spring rates from what I found. The hks I'm still curious about as all reviews that I have found for them state they are very daily drivable but they do use a 10k front and 9k rear spring, also progressive rate in the rear. I am really interested in the rsr but have found no reports of how they are on the z (a lot of frs though). The rsr have me interested because they are 8k/8k linear just like oem and the are a composite ti spring (so light weight) also they keep all the rubber isolators for noise. So in theory should be able to retain Oem ride on street and then firm the valving for track days.

Haven't made the move myself but that's what I've gathered so far.

Oh and kW v3 will reach near Oem height but I don't like the ride characteristics of progressive rate springs.

I almost grabbed some RSR ZZ-R coilovers due to its lower price. The only real review on this page shared a blown shock in the first 6 months, if I recall correctly.

I instead pulled the trigger on HKS Hipermax IV GTs for my NISMO. Haven't installed them yet, due to still being overseas, but I've seen nothing but great reviews of them. These come preadjusted out of the box with a small drop and have been reviewed as improving the driving feeling.

Jhill · 07-09-2016, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Silverstone

I almost grabbed some RSR ZZ-R coilovers due to its lower price. The only real review on this page shared a blown shock in the first 6 months, if I recall correctly.

I instead pulled the trigger on HKS Hipermax IV GTs for my NISMO. Haven't installed them yet, due to still being overseas, but I've seen nothing but great reviews of them. These come preadjusted out of the box with a small drop and have been reviewed as improving the driving feeling.

Interesting, never saw that review while searching. I was looking at the sportline I and only found 1 review for the z and sounded really really nice which is why I was tempted, that and the 8k/8k linear rates so in theory it should be able to retain stock comfort when set "soft". Keep us posted on the hks. I know they say they are daily drivable I just wonder how they do on longer trips , like 3-500mi will I be coming out with the back of an 80 year old railroad worker.

Ape Factory · 08-08-2016, 12:44 AM

Aragostas can be had two or three way adjustable and will adjust above stock ride height. Order then from Japan and skip Bulletproof and their $1K "fee" for importing them. PM me and I can give you more details. Cost me $60 to import.

nismolucino · 08-21-2016, 05:24 PM

Im pretty sure my fortune auto 500s will go very close to oem height.

MAMotorsports · 08-22-2016, 08:54 AM

If you are still having a hard time finding an option, I can talk with Stance about building you a set with slightly longer shocks to suit the stock height.

Shoot me a PM if you have any questions!

-Daelen

Halfkiddio · 09-08-2016, 09:51 AM

^This is the way to go. Daelen is also an awesome guy to deal with.

Hotrodz · 09-08-2016, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by nismolucino

Im pretty sure my fortune auto 500s will go very close to oem height.

I just had my Fortune Auto's adjusted and they are pretty close to stock and can go higher. I will take a picture and post later today!

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Hotrodz · 09-13-2016, 10:14 PM

LOL...I know no pictures yet but I did take some measurements and my rears are 0.5" lower than OEM and the front is 0.75" below OEM. I had no issues running over the curbing at Wildhorse Park Raceway this weekend!

07-08-2016, 11:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 423	Adjustable Coilovers @ OEM height I'm looking for compression / rebound adjustable Coilovers to crank down for track days and ease off for daily driving. Any suggestions that may remain @ stock height? Thank you kindly __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

07-08-2016, 04:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Slartibartfas Track Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 551 Drives: 2011 G37S sedan Rep Power: 10	A guy on the G37 board just installed Fortune Auto coil-overs and he accidentally set them higher than OEM when installing. I don't know if FA offers double-adjustables but Broadway Static offers custom FA dampers with single, double and triple adjusters and spring rates of your choice. I assume you could get OEM-tall springs and double-adjustment. I priced a set of single-adjustables with custom Swift springs for my G sedan and was quoted $1,800. __________________ 2011 Journey Sport sedan 7AT \| SPL front, SPC rear camber arms \| ARK Grip cat-back \|

07-08-2016, 05:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Slartibartfas Track Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 551 Drives: 2011 G37S sedan Rep Power: 10	Contact Broadway Static. They customize FA dampers. __________________ 2011 Journey Sport sedan 7AT \| SPL front, SPC rear camber arms \| ARK Grip cat-back \|

08-08-2016, 12:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ape Factory Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: San Antonio Posts: 210 Drives: Audi RS5/QX70S Rep Power: 9	Aragostas can be had two or three way adjustable and will adjust above stock ride height. Order then from Japan and skip Bulletproof and their $1K "fee" for importing them. PM me and I can give you more details. Cost me $60 to import. Presto likes this.

08-22-2016, 08:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
MAMotorsports Track Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glen Arm, MD Posts: 872 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	If you are still having a hard time finding an option, I can talk with Stance about building you a set with slightly longer shocks to suit the stock height. Shoot me a PM if you have any questions! -Daelen osbornsm, Halfkiddio and "Z"en like this. __________________ Daelen @ MA Motorsports MA-Motorsports.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/MA-Mo...C/125379858828

07-08-2016, 11:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 423	P. S. Dnt want to adjust height just shock valving, to keep alignment.

08-21-2016, 05:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
nismolucino Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Rahway,NJ Posts: 297 Drives: 2010 40th 370z Rep Power: 364	Im pretty sure my fortune auto 500s will go very close to oem height.

09-08-2016, 09:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
Halfkiddio Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Knoxville Age: 30 Posts: 250 Drives: 09 RAE 370Z Rep Power: 10	^This is the way to go. Daelen is also an awesome guy to deal with.

09-13-2016, 10:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	LOL...I know no pictures yet but I did take some measurements and my rears are 0.5" lower than OEM and the front is 0.75" below OEM. I had no issues running over the curbing at Wildhorse Park Raceway this weekend! Brendan and Orionx1 like 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\|

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