best street coil overs?

im89 · 08-27-2011, 04:23 AM

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

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

Kw v3's

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im89 · 08-27-2011, 12:33 PM

thanks

fuct · 08-27-2011, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

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

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

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by im89

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

08-27-2011, 04:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
im89 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NY Posts: 148 Drives: 2010 370z PW 7SP Rep Power: 14	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.

08-27-2011, 08:45 AM	#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	Kw v3's __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

08-30-2011, 06:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
EGAR Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Imperial Beach Posts: 21 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 13	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"

11-26-2011, 07:18 PM	#12 (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	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. __________________

11-29-2011, 06:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
KamiSpeed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 5,888 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	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 __________________ KAMISPEED \| SHOP 370Z PERFORMANCE PARTS & MODS \| SUPPORT@KAMISPEED.COM KAMI SPEED REVIEWS \| FINANCE YOUR PARTS WITH US \| MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS PRE-ORDER DEPOSIT PROGRAM \| HKS MASTER SELLER

08-27-2011, 09:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
kchu221 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: torrance Posts: 391 Drives: 2012 BMW M3 E92 Rep Power: 13	tein ss-p, hks hipermax 3, or tanabe s-oc

08-27-2011, 12:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
im89 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NY Posts: 148 Drives: 2010 370z PW 7SP Rep Power: 14	thanks

11-26-2011, 04:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
Srenity Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 537 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 18	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.

11-26-2011, 05:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	Kw v3.

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