Shock replacements
 

Hi all,

I have the H&R lowering springs installed, and it will not be too long before the stock shock absorbers will need replacements.

Are there any after market shock absorbers options that will better match the spring rates?

I remember Koni had the adjustable shocks available for the 350Z and am wondering if there will be any similar ones for the 370Z?

Any opinions welcomed! :tiphat:

you might as well just get coilovers at this point.

you can get BC Racing BR type coilovers for less than 1k. i have them on my car and i love them.

just curious, how many miles have you had the lowering springs on?

Stock shocks will last you 40K after lowering them depending on how often you drive.

According to Tokicos website they are still in development with shocks for the 370z but a vendor can confirm

Thing is, I'm not from USA so shipping it over to Singapore should be quite costly.

My mileage on the car is about 31,000km already and I believe the shocks are about to go because I can hear some knocking.

I would really like some stiffer shocks to match the lowered springs rates.

most of the weight in the shipping of coilovers is the shocks, so either way you're gonna wind up paying that. BC Racing is a Taiwanese company.

31K km definitely seems a bit premature. I have had stock shocks go 60K after lowering the car.

I have to agree with Jeffblue. You are better off going full coilover. You are going to spend at least $450 on struts alone. And you can always sell your H&R springs to make up some of the cost. I'm going to go the coilover route whenever my shocks wear out.

Just a suggestion, find some lightly used shocks on the forum, ebay, or junk yard and keep them on hand so you have them if you ever blow a shock. That's what I did anyways. I too went with H&R springs :tup:

PS- I paid 150 shipped for a full set (front and back) of struts/shocks and springs.

I have done some preliminary search on BC coils on various forums and it seems most people who are using them seem to have little issues with them and recommends it.

Definitely worth considering when the time comes, plus there is a distributor here in Singapore too!

Only thing is, I'm lazy to fiddle around with the settings (as I did with my previous ride on Bilsteins) to get it ideal, but if it needs to be done, it will be done!

well, i had mine put on 20 all around. and i had them cut holes in my interior pannelling in the trunk so that i could adjust the rears easily. all i have to do is open the hatch and i can access the rears, open the hood and access the front.