Beginner friendly coil-overs?

370_zay · 01-18-2020, 07:58 AM

Hey guys, so I’m fairly new to this modding stuff and I was looking into what are some good affordable, beginner friendly coil-overs for a Z? Or if that even exists lol I have a base model and I do like the lowered look but not slammed. My wheels are currently 18”, daily driver (I don’t do any racing or anything like that; we do have some nasty potholes though), and I wouldn’t be installing them myself. I’m active in the car scene here, so I’d have the necessary help installation wise.

Please let me know if more details are needed, as I have no idea and am trying to absorb as much knowledge as possible. I’ve been looking around and seeing Fortune’s and other ones suggested to more experienced owners, so I was seeing if that would apply for a novice like me as well lol

Hotrodz · 01-18-2020, 09:00 AM

All one way coils worth the same. Fortune Auto, Powertrix and BC Racing coils are all good choices.

POS VETT · 01-18-2020, 09:16 AM

My favorite is BC Racing because it can be customized and individual pieces are measured before assembly. I'm not one for slammed look, but I want stiffer suspension (with moderate lowering) that actually work well in most driving conditions. My rule of thumb is to target lowering of about 0.5-1 inch and specify spring rates about 25-50% stiffer depending on how I want the car to behave. BC Racing will automatically adjust the damper adjustment range.

Once the kit has arrived, I check the spring preload, about 1/16-1/8" is enough. I also check the measured numbers and use the units with higher numbers for the left hand side since the car has a higher corner weight on the left side. From there, install the coilovers and adjust height. Height adjustment is a different story since it could be done in several ways. The easiest is to set the left hand coilover units slightly longer (probably about 1/8" to start) than the right hand units. The correct (more time consuming and more expensive) way is to use corner scales and to simulate the driver's weight in the driver seat.

370_zay · 01-18-2020, 10:44 AM

Thanks so much for these responses, Im definitely looking into the suggested ones!

01-18-2020, 07:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
370_zay Base Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: GA Posts: 5 Drives: 14 Nissan 370z Black Rep Power: 5	Beginner friendly coil-overs? Hey guys, so I’m fairly new to this modding stuff and I was looking into what are some good affordable, beginner friendly coil-overs for a Z? Or if that even exists lol I have a base model and I do like the lowered look but not slammed. My wheels are currently 18”, daily driver (I don’t do any racing or anything like that; we do have some nasty potholes though), and I wouldn’t be installing them myself. I’m active in the car scene here, so I’d have the necessary help installation wise. Please let me know if more details are needed, as I have no idea and am trying to absorb as much knowledge as possible. I’ve been looking around and seeing Fortune’s and other ones suggested to more experienced owners, so I was seeing if that would apply for a novice like me as well lol

01-18-2020, 09:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	All one way coils worth the same. Fortune Auto, Powertrix and BC Racing coils are all good choices. Rusty, madwi, Brendan and 1 others 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\|

01-18-2020, 09:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
POS VETT Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 612 Drives: Z34\|C4LT4\|C6Z06\|V25 Rep Power: 3366	My favorite is BC Racing because it can be customized and individual pieces are measured before assembly. I'm not one for slammed look, but I want stiffer suspension (with moderate lowering) that actually work well in most driving conditions. My rule of thumb is to target lowering of about 0.5-1 inch and specify spring rates about 25-50% stiffer depending on how I want the car to behave. BC Racing will automatically adjust the damper adjustment range. Once the kit has arrived, I check the spring preload, about 1/16-1/8" is enough. I also check the measured numbers and use the units with higher numbers for the left hand side since the car has a higher corner weight on the left side. From there, install the coilovers and adjust height. Height adjustment is a different story since it could be done in several ways. The easiest is to set the left hand coilover units slightly longer (probably about 1/8" to start) than the right hand units. The correct (more time consuming and more expensive) way is to use corner scales and to simulate the driver's weight in the driver seat. Memphis370Z, 503.Zed and 370_zay like this.

01-18-2020, 10:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
370_zay Base Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: GA Posts: 5 Drives: 14 Nissan 370z Black Rep Power: 5	Thanks so much for these responses, Im definitely looking into the suggested ones! Hotrodz likes this.

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