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im89 08-27-2011 04:23 AM

best street coil overs?
 
I'm never going to track my car. I just want to drop it and drive comfortably in the streets. My main concerns with the drop is that it looks good and i maintain a smooth ride. Any input from you guys would be appreciated.

Baer383 08-27-2011 08:45 AM

Kw v3's

kchu221 08-27-2011 09:33 AM

tein ss-p, hks hipermax 3, or tanabe s-oc

Baer383 08-27-2011 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kchu221 (Post 1284176)
tein ss-p, hks hipermax 3, or tanabe s-oc

The hipermax 3 are alittle tight for the street.

OMGWTFBBQ 08-27-2011 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Baer383 (Post 1284140)
Kw v3's

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im89 08-27-2011 12:33 PM

thanks

fuct 08-27-2011 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383 (Post 1284193)
The hipermax 3 are alittle tight for the street.

ive heard the same thing, but they are still quality coilovers.

my money would go towards some Kw v3's.

EGAR 08-30-2011 06:07 PM

POWERTRIX (SS) Sport Street Coilovers
 
I'm running the Powertrix (SS) Sport Street Coilovers. They are the most streetable coilover set up I've ever been on. Ive rode in cars with Tien and KWs and definitely like the Powertrix set up the most. Powertrix specificly valves the shock for the Z34 and has uniquely tuned their high speed valving for the street on the softer settings with just enough performance to do canyon carving and some light autocrossing. Also what is unique is their upper mounts that are a synthetic rubber surround instead of the common pillow ball mount to help with a lot of the jarring and vibration inherent with the most coilovers.

The Powertrix SS also offers separate ride height adjustment from spring preload which is very important to ride quality. A feature which is absent on both KW V3, Tien SS and most other "street coilovers"

Srenity 11-26-2011 04:04 PM

The real question is if you do not intend on tracking and are only worried about lowering the car and having a smooth ride then why not just get some springs? The swift springs have a ton of great reviews and lower the car nicely. This will save you approx $700 and accomplish your goal.

Jamaica 11-26-2011 05:07 PM

Kw v3.

KingZee 11-26-2011 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Srenity (Post 1424215)
The real question is if you do not intend on tracking and are only worried about lowering the car and having a smooth ride then why not just get some springs? The swift springs have a ton of great reviews and lower the car nicely. This will save you approx $700 and accomplish your goal.

I think KW V3s are closer to $2k so that would save him closer to $1,400. If you're not gonna track the car ever the Swift springs are your best bet. Check out this thread: http://www.the370z.com/brakes-suspen...-reviewed.html

It wouldn't work if you're looking to really slam the car though.

SPOHN 11-26-2011 07:18 PM

Just go with springs. Many threads here with pics to see what drop you might want. Plus you might have to end of buying some form of alignment kit due to the type of springs you choose , you'll have money for that. key word is might.

Waiz 11-26-2011 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN (Post 1424440)
Just go with springs. Many threads here with pics to see what drop you might want. Plus you might have to end of buying some form of alignment kit due to the type of springs you choose , you'll have money for that. key word is might.

+1

"Best" is very subjective anyway, it all depends what the Z will be used for.

hdskull 11-27-2011 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by im89 (Post 1284061)
I'm never going to track my car. I just want to drop it and drive comfortably in the streets. My main concerns with the drop is that it looks good and i maintain a smooth ride. Any input from you guys would be appreciated.

Swift springs. If you really want coilovers, KW V3s.

KamiSpeed 11-29-2011 06:45 PM

Do you have a budget?

It seems like you should just get Swift Springs if all you want is a drop and oem reliability if not here is what I recommend

BC Racing and Tanabe are good options for $1000

Tein SSP for about $1500

and KW V3 for 2K


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