Should i get springs or coilovers (help)

xbigb4ller69z · 03-07-2010, 08:31 PM

Guys,

Im debating if I should get springs or coilovers. I guess the main question would be if I ever track. I dont... Im basically doing this for looks and to possibly improve handling. Im considering tanabes springs vs megans coilovers. Price wise $250 vs 800. Should I just go for the megans? Please post your opinion.... I cant seem to make my mind up.

ZoomtoZ · 03-07-2010, 09:26 PM

If you are going for looks and street driving then springs are the cheapest option and my recommendation.

stormcrow · 03-08-2010, 10:37 AM

If you are going to buy a set of coilovers, then don't go on the cheap. Megan products are poor quality and I would search around before buying anything they sell. If you want coils, go Tein or KW V3s.

I purchased coils not for the track, but to get the ride height that I wanted. Springs just weren't going to lower the car enough. If you would be satisfied with the height that springs provide, I would recommend going that route until the OEM suspension goes. By then you could have saved enough for a proper set of coilovers. No need replacing good suspension, ya know?

corner3garage · 03-08-2010, 10:47 AM

Megan coilovers are not the best for damper control. The settings that they can adjust are very unsensitive. I have owned a set on my 240sx and after riding around for a while I sold them and got some tanabe suspension. Now I have Zeals and they ride great!

lllll210lllll · 08-14-2010, 12:05 PM

bump... so springs arent a bad idea? looking to drop my z as well.

fuct · 08-14-2010, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stormcrow

If you are going to buy a set of coilovers, then don't go on the cheap. Megan products are poor quality and I would search around before buying anything they sell. If you want coils, go Tein or KW V3s.

I purchased coils not for the track, but to get the ride height that I wanted. Springs just weren't going to lower the car enough. If you would be satisfied with the height that springs provide, I would recommend going that route until the OEM suspension goes. By then you could have saved enough for a proper set of coilovers. No need replacing good suspension, ya know?

i concur

03-07-2010, 08:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
xbigb4ller69z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 261 Drives: 2010 370z 40th ANNIV Rep Power: 15	Should i get springs or coilovers (help) Guys, Im debating if I should get springs or coilovers. I guess the main question would be if I ever track. I dont... Im basically doing this for looks and to possibly improve handling. Im considering tanabes springs vs megans coilovers. Price wise $250 vs 800. Should I just go for the megans? Please post your opinion.... I cant seem to make my mind up.

03-07-2010, 09:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZoomtoZ Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 46 Drives: 09 370Z PG A7 T/S Rep Power: 15	If you are going for looks and street driving then springs are the cheapest option and my recommendation. __________________ 09 PG 370z AT Sport, Touring 30% Window Tint, Clear Bra, Kenwood DNX7140 w/rearcam, Injen Intakes, MR Works Headlight mods, Carbon fiber fang cover, Berk CBE.

03-08-2010, 10:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 34	Megan coilovers are not the best for damper control. The settings that they can adjust are very unsensitive. I have owned a set on my 240sx and after riding around for a while I sold them and got some tanabe suspension. Now I have Zeals and they ride great! __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

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stormcrow Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 267 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo TT Rep Power: 15	If you are going to buy a set of coilovers, then don't go on the cheap. Megan products are poor quality and I would search around before buying anything they sell. If you want coils, go Tein or KW V3s. I purchased coils not for the track, but to get the ride height that I wanted. Springs just weren't going to lower the car enough. If you would be satisfied with the height that springs provide, I would recommend going that route until the OEM suspension goes. By then you could have saved enough for a proper set of coilovers. No need replacing good suspension, ya know?

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lllll210lllll Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 37 Posts: 167 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 14	bump... so springs arent a bad idea? looking to drop my z as well.