Coilover recommendation for my situation?

Onelownismo · 10-04-2011, 07:59 PM

I'm looking into doing autocross and probably a few road course events here and there, but the car is also my daily driver. I want something that's a good mix between daily driver and track, and also give me the ability to get pretty low if need be. Any suggestions for something preferably less than $1500?

Baer383 · 10-04-2011, 08:28 PM

I just bought BC er coilovers and they work great you can get the "BR" series which is a little cheaper about $1000.

FreshFish · 10-04-2011, 10:15 PM

Im lovin my Sport Street Powertrix Coilovers. They are great for daily driving and have the goods for the track if you need. Adjustable stiffing and can go more than 3" low. Smooth ride. Fairly inexpensive <1000 but theyll perform as good or better than the "premium" brands.

homeryansta · 10-04-2011, 10:21 PM

I have the BC BR. I don't have it on a 370z, but I have it on my sentra and I like it a lot! Whatever you do, avoid Ksports like the plague. I owned a set and will never own one again.

kenchan · 10-05-2011, 11:06 AM

good place to start is to figure out what the stock spring rates are and get springs that are within 25% stiffness. make sure dampers are adjustable.

corner3garage · 10-05-2011, 12:50 PM

I would just save up and get some KW variant 3's. Those are the best coilovers for the money and after autocross everyone advances to HPDE track days so they are very good for that also!

Onelownismo · 10-05-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by homeryansta

I have the BC BR. I don't have it on a 370z, but I have it on my sentra and I like it a lot! Whatever you do, avoid Ksports like the plague. I owned a set and will never own one again.

Yeah I've heard they're not that great.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

good place to start is to figure out what the stock spring rates are and get springs that are within 25% stiffness. make sure dampers are adjustable.

Any idea what stock spring rates are? Or do I have to work for this one.

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Originally Posted by corner3garage

I would just save up and get some KW variant 3's. Those are the best coilovers for the money and after autocross everyone advances to HPDE track days so they are very good for that also!

I might have to! That will definitely delay my purchase by a few months though haha. I'm trying to avoid putting things on my credit card.

kenchan · 10-05-2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Onelownismo

Any idea what stock spring rates are? Or do I have to work for this one.

i dont know the rates, actually. i haven't decided to swap my springs yet so didnt care to look. i have a G that's lowered and running on stiffer setup so ii didnt want two cars with similar setup. i'd like Koni yellows but those aren't available for the Z.

im assuming the ideal rate will be around 400-450lbs/in range for street and stiffen up the dampers.

SPOHN · 10-05-2011, 05:11 PM

Have you took in consideration of needing a alignment kit also?

spearfish25 · 10-05-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Have you took in consideration of needing a alignment kit also?

Coilovers and no drop should maintain the same alignment but you'll want corner balancing. If you start dropping, then there goes another $1000 for all the camber arms and toe-bolts...

SPOHN · 10-05-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Coilovers and no drop should maintain the same alignment but you'll want corner balancing. If you start dropping, then there goes another $1000 for all the camber arms and toe-bolts...

That's what I think the OP is going for, a drop.

Onelownismo · 10-06-2011, 08:05 AM

Yeah I'm aware of the alignment kits needed, this isn't my first time putting coilovers on a vehicle. I was not aware the costs associated were so high though. I came from a '07 Civic Si and the rear camber arms for that were only $200 haha.

SPOHN · 10-06-2011, 10:07 AM

He said a $1000. But he probably meant for the complete front and rear kit, corner balanced, and alignment. I assume that's what he's applying.

FuszNissan · 10-06-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FreshFish

Im lovin my Sport Street Powertrix Coilovers. They are great for daily driving and have the goods for the track if you need. Adjustable stiffing and can go more than 3" low. Smooth ride. Fairly inexpensive <1000 but theyll perform as good or better than the "premium" brands.

+1 on Powertrix SS

kenchan · 10-06-2011, 03:53 PM

someone make adjustable dampers for the Z to use on stock springs~!

10-04-2011, 07:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Onelownismo Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Suffolk, VA Age: 37 Posts: 805 Drives: 09 PG base/sport Rep Power: 14	Coilover recommendation for my situation? I'm looking into doing autocross and probably a few road course events here and there, but the car is also my daily driver. I want something that's a good mix between daily driver and track, and also give me the ability to get pretty low if need be. Any suggestions for something preferably less than $1500?

10-04-2011, 08:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 29	I just bought BC er coilovers and they work great you can get the "BR" series which is a little cheaper about $1000. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

10-04-2011, 10:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
FreshFish Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 201 Drives: on marshmallows Rep Power: 14	Ptrix Im lovin my Sport Street Powertrix Coilovers. They are great for daily driving and have the goods for the track if you need. Adjustable stiffing and can go more than 3" low. Smooth ride. Fairly inexpensive <1000 but theyll perform as good or better than the "premium" brands. __________________ // nismo // Berk // PW JDM // *WORK* Meister S1 3pc // *TOYO PROXES* // POWERTRIX //

10-04-2011, 10:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
homeryansta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 424 Drives: 04 se-r spec v, 370z Rep Power: 14	I have the BC BR. I don't have it on a 370z, but I have it on my sentra and I like it a lot! Whatever you do, avoid Ksports like the plague. I owned a set and will never own one again. __________________

10-05-2011, 12:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 34	I would just save up and get some KW variant 3's. Those are the best coilovers for the money and after autocross everyone advances to HPDE track days so they are very good for that also! __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

10-05-2011, 11:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	good place to start is to figure out what the stock spring rates are and get springs that are within 25% stiffness. make sure dampers are adjustable.

10-05-2011, 05:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Have you took in consideration of needing a alignment kit also? __________________

10-06-2011, 08:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
Onelownismo Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Suffolk, VA Age: 37 Posts: 805 Drives: 09 PG base/sport Rep Power: 14	Yeah I'm aware of the alignment kits needed, this isn't my first time putting coilovers on a vehicle. I was not aware the costs associated were so high though. I came from a '07 Civic Si and the rear camber arms for that were only $200 haha.

10-06-2011, 10:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	He said a $1000. But he probably meant for the complete front and rear kit, corner balanced, and alignment. I assume that's what he's applying. __________________

10-06-2011, 03:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	someone make adjustable dampers for the Z to use on stock springs~!

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