Dreaded Coilover Discussion (but with a twist)

370Tyler · 01-22-2020, 11:44 AM

Okay so next week I plan on ordering HKS Hipermax IV GT for my Z. I am on stock 18 inch base model wheels. (which I plan to change to RAYS in the near future) but my question is how can I make the car look half decent on stockies while its lowered on coils for a bit. I have been thinking of doing the Z1 rear traction/camber arms. not sure what to do for the front if anything? A little context for this as well, my end goal for the car is all about performance, so I am not trying to slam the sh!t out of my car for looks but I just don't want it to look goofy while I wait for funds for wheels and tires. any suggestions would be great (spacers, camber arms, front or rear?) Thanks!

redondoaveb · 01-22-2020, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Tyler

Okay so next week I plan on ordering HKS Hipermax IV GT for my Z. I am on stock 18 inch base model wheels. (which I plan to change to RAYS in the near future) but my question is how can I make the car look half decent on stockies while its lowered on coils for a bit. I have been thinking of doing the Z1 rear traction/camber arms. not sure what to do for the front if anything? A little context for this as well, my end goal for the car is all about performance, so I am not trying to slam the sh!t out of my car for looks but I just don't want it to look goofy while I wait for funds for wheels and tires. any suggestions would be great (spacers, camber arms, front or rear?) Thanks!

SPL fuca's. Hell, SPL everything.

DaveZ03 · 01-22-2020, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

SPL fuca's. Hell, SPL everything.

Agreed. For the time being though, I would focus on getting the alignment in check, post install. You will need FUCA and at the least rear camber arms. If you go too low, you may need endlinks F/R and toe items (toe arms or mid links depending on if you go true coilovers or a divorced set up). I didn't need either, but I didn't slam the car. This will also aid in planning ahead for more aggressive wheel/tire combos.

cgr406 · 01-22-2020, 12:10 PM

I'm lowered on swift springs. Had to get fucas and rear arms to get camber in check. I went w SPL. Pricey but awesome quality.

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OptionZero · 01-22-2020, 12:53 PM

SPL everything, not even a choice, its mandatory. Race proven across multiple platforms and they've been doing Nissans forever. Customer service is top tier

Get everything and throw it all at once, do one alignment

obender66 · 01-22-2020, 01:17 PM

It only looks are concern, then with 1-1.5" drop it will look OK on stock 18".
Not perfect, but definitely not embarrassing. Fronts are a bit narrow and seem to be too recessed.

Regarding alignment-other posters already contributed.

https://flic.kr/p/2h5uwQb

370Tyler · 01-22-2020, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

SPL fuca's. Hell, SPL everything.

Hey thanks for the input! SPL looks awesome. and of course I do NOT want to cheap out, but what are your opinions on Z1 FUCAS and rear camber arms? only reason I ask is because my Z probably wont see much track time mostly street use, so would SPL really be necessary? I'm not a genius in this sort of stuff so I don't know the pros and cons between the 2. I took it as SPL is for racers and Z1 is for street use. Please let me know your thoughts!

Thanks guys!

OptionZero · 01-22-2020, 02:15 PM

there is a reason why we recommend SPL they are the best
for the same reason we DO NOT recommend Z1. They have failed before. There was a manufacturing run in which there were defects. Also, i believe SPL has greater adjustment

Alignment techs LOVE SPL because they are easy to work with

SPL is not for racers

SPL is for people that want to do it right

massive adjustment range
durability
ease of adjustment
customer care

and if you wanna be baller, get the Nismo version. Same thing as SPL but with different colors (black/red/silver instaed of blue/silver/black)

Stop thinking

go SPL

the adjustment range on SPL lets you run damn near any wheel/tire setup you want.

370Tyler · 01-22-2020, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

there is a reason why we recommend SPL they are the best
for the same reason we DO NOT recommend Z1. They have failed before. There was a manufacturing run in which there were defects. Also, i believe SPL has greater adjustment

Alignment techs LOVE SPL because they are easy to work with

SPL is not for racers

SPL is for people that want to do it right

massive adjustment range
durability
ease of adjustment
customer care

and if you wanna be baller, get the Nismo version. Same thing as SPL but with different colors (black/red/silver instaed of blue/silver/black)

Stop thinking

go SPL

the adjustment range on SPL lets you run damn near any wheel/tire setup you want.

Haha nice. I aint a baller that's for sure. I'll stick with the standard ones for sure. Guess SPL it is. Thanks for the info I would've done Z1 otherwise.

OptionZero · 01-22-2020, 04:37 PM

Used components pop up on the for sale forums

Also, there are vendors here who can beat their website pricing

370Tyler · 01-22-2020, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

Used components pop up on the for sale forums

Also, there are vendors here who can beat their website pricing

Oh any ideas which vendors? I checked their site and Z1 same prices for both...

redondoaveb · 01-22-2020, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Tyler

Oh any ideas which vendors? I checked their site and Z1 same prices for both...

B2autodesign gave me a really good price for my fuca's and front Hotchkis sway bar. You need to call them and mention that you're a member here.

370Tyler · 01-22-2020, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

B2autodesign gave me a really good price for my fuca's and front Hotchkis sway bar. You need to call them and mention that you're a member here.

sounds good I'll check them out!

NorthStyle · 01-23-2020, 11:22 AM

I've gotten some of my SPL parts from THMotorsports and some from IPP. Both offer better pricing than Z1, with much better shipping pricing.

scope22 · 01-23-2020, 11:36 AM

THMotorsports, i got my fortune 500's from there and Defi gauges.

01-22-2020, 11:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
370Tyler Base Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Winnipeg MB Age: 22 Posts: 66 Drives: 17 370Z DBP M6 Rep Power: 38947	Dreaded Coilover Discussion (but with a twist) Okay so next week I plan on ordering HKS Hipermax IV GT for my Z. I am on stock 18 inch base model wheels. (which I plan to change to RAYS in the near future) but my question is how can I make the car look half decent on stockies while its lowered on coils for a bit. I have been thinking of doing the Z1 rear traction/camber arms. not sure what to do for the front if anything? A little context for this as well, my end goal for the car is all about performance, so I am not trying to slam the sh!t out of my car for looks but I just don't want it to look goofy while I wait for funds for wheels and tires. any suggestions would be great (spacers, camber arms, front or rear?) Thanks! __________________ Follow My Instagram @tyler_hennebury

01-22-2020, 12:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
cgr406 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 106 Drives: '14 Z Sport Tour 6M Rep Power: 3366	I'm lowered on swift springs. Had to get fucas and rear arms to get camber in check. I went w SPL. Pricey but awesome quality. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk Rusty and 370Tyler like this. __________________ TopGunZ Rotrex SC / CJM RFS / 1300 / Ecutek / Dynosty / F.I. TP & CBE / Z1 / Swift / SPL / Whiteline / Hotchkis / Michelin SP4

01-22-2020, 12:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,160 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 203226	SPL everything, not even a choice, its mandatory. Race proven across multiple platforms and they've been doing Nissans forever. Customer service is top tier Get everything and throw it all at once, do one alignment Rusty and 370Tyler like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

01-22-2020, 01:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
obender66 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 61 Drives: 2016 370Z Base 6M GM Rep Power: 9	It only looks are concern, then with 1-1.5" drop it will look OK on stock 18". Not perfect, but definitely not embarrassing. Fronts are a bit narrow and seem to be too recessed. Regarding alignment-other posters already contributed. https://flic.kr/p/2h5uwQb 370Tyler likes this. __________________ 2016 370Z Base/Setrab/AEM/Uprev/M7 Japan/Magnaflow/Quaife/Wilwood/300 whp 2003 G35 sedan 6MT(good bye-after 15 years together ) Last edited by obender66; 01-22-2020 at 01:19 PM.

01-22-2020, 02:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,160 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 203226	there is a reason why we recommend SPL they are the best for the same reason we DO NOT recommend Z1. They have failed before. There was a manufacturing run in which there were defects. Also, i believe SPL has greater adjustment Alignment techs LOVE SPL because they are easy to work with SPL is not for racers SPL is for people that want to do it right massive adjustment range durability ease of adjustment customer care and if you wanna be baller, get the Nismo version. Same thing as SPL but with different colors (black/red/silver instaed of blue/silver/black) Stop thinking go SPL the adjustment range on SPL lets you run damn near any wheel/tire setup you want. Rusty, Spooler, NorthStyle and 3 others like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

01-22-2020, 04:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,160 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 203226	Used components pop up on the for sale forums Also, there are vendors here who can beat their website pricing __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

01-23-2020, 11:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,235 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24276	I've gotten some of my SPL parts from THMotorsports and some from IPP. Both offer better pricing than Z1, with much better shipping pricing. scope22 likes this.

01-23-2020, 11:36 AM	#15 (permalink)
scope22 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 1,179 Drives: wife crazy Rep Power: 55	THMotorsports, i got my fortune 500's from there and Defi gauges.

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