Best coilover brands for street use?

B1nks

I really like the KW V3 myself. I've had them on my 350z and now have them on my 370z. I would really like to check out the Robispec modification on the KW Variant 3 suspension whenever I get to that part of the build.

3SeventyZ

Getting the KW V3's installed next Wednesday.

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jmlenz

I too was looking for a street coilover a little while back. My criteria was a more agressive drop than springs provide, improved handling characteristics, adjustablity, and a ride that isnt too harsh (no track duty in my future).

My choice was Megan coilovers. $870 shipped to my door. Yes, they may not hold up to the $2k coilovers on the track, but thats not what this thread is about. They are a good street coilover with decent dampening and a wide array of adjustment. I personally roll full soft and it is just slightly firmer than OEM sport. They get a bad rap bc of price and some say "QC issues". But after a month of research on all types of cars running Megans, I found no more issues with them than any of the other, more expensive brands. Just google "XXX brand coilovers + problems" and you will find issues in all makes/brands. They are made in the same factory by the same people that make BC coilovers too and those have seen a strong following in the 370z community as well. Myself and 3 or 4 others run these coilovers on this forum and we are all mostly satisfied. Cost was not the only deciding factor for me, I ran $1900 Tein Flex coilovers on my 350z and frankly they were not worth 2x the price IMHO. As far as bang for the buck...these are decent bet....just my .02

Oh..and they have the rear dampening adjustment on the side of the strut body so you dont have to strip the trunk plastics or run extenders to adjust the rear, only ones that have that feature that I know of.

bluestyle55

I've owed Megan Coilovers on my RSX and was really happy with them. However I am into Auto Cross now and am apprehensive when I keep reading about cheaper coilovers not being good to track. Wish someone could technically explain how the more expensive coilovers are manufactured 'stronger'???

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Philipp

The only way of speaking from the "horse's mouth" is to purchase a more expensive set of coilovers (ex.KW3). Only then, someone can really fell and comment on the experience!

ps. However, only a very very limited of owners can go thru this phases due to constrains (economics, time, issues etc...).

ps2. Personally, I will skip "experience #1" and go with "experience #2" right away!!!

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nogoodname

haha... I agree!



Also, if anyone gets H&R or Tein springs.. your shocks won't last at all. Get coilovers instead.

G35guy84

I am one of those running Megans and I COMPLETELY agree with what was said. Granted, I've never run coilovers before, but I must say that I've had zero issues with my setup. I'm not planning on tracking, and if I was I would have probably gone with a more expensive set of coilovers that are meant for heavy track use. But for daily driving Megans are a great buy. IMO, spending 2K on a setup that's never going to see the track is a waste of money.

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kevr6

I currently have the Megan coilovers but have decided to try the KW product next! I will post once I have some comparison info!!

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bluestyle55

Is there a particular reason why you want to switch. I mean did something happen that made you feel the need to switch?

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kevr6

I've had multple cars with multiple brands of coilovers in the past and the
Dampening on the Megan coilovers are limited. Too much bounce for me over certian road conditions.
Still a good product for the price. I'm just very picky!

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kevin.z

my friend's porsche boxster has softer suspension setup than his 350z. the boxster is faster around the corners on the streets cus the softer suspension absorbs bumps better, therefore better traction. So could it possibly be that street coilvers provide more "street performance" than track or autoX coilvers? i dont track my car but i want the most performance. STREET PERFORMANCE!

blazeahundo2

i have tanabes on my g37 and they are very comfortable and cheaper than most of the coilovers out there, i dont know if they are made for the 370z but i would assume they are interchangeable

corner3garage

I also like the tanabe's alot, I have had them on my personal car and the damping is amazing! The shocks are also made by kyb so there is nothing to worry about.
-Mike

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LiquidZ

I'm really tempted to try GT Motoring's new offering.

According to their blog, they test their products both on the street and track so I think they are worth considering.

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B1nks

which coilovers are those ?