Coilovers on a budget?

chrislee

Hello!

I was thinking of getting a coilover setup for my Z in due time and wanted to see what your feedbacks/experiences were?

So far, I did a little bit of research and found the Megan coils to be the best "bang for your buck"

MEGAN COILOVER SUSPENSION DAMPER 09-UP NISSAN 370Z Z34 FAIRLADY Z VQ37HR VQ37 VQ | eBay

They are below $900, and the g37 guys seem to really like these.

I am not going to track it/only daily drive.

Probably going to slap on some 19's on them later on and probably going to drop it at most ~ 1.25 inches?

Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

I am hoping by going coils, I don't have to get camber kit, etc?
(sorry if this is a newbie question

thank you!


-Chris

Ron

I would stay away from Megan. Look for BC Racing BR Coilovers if you are looking for something cheap.

You will need a camber kit if you want to adjust your alignment settings once your car has been lowered. It also depends on how much you are gonna lower it since the amount of camber you end up with might not be that bad.

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TerribleONE

I would stick with just swift springs if you are trying to stay to your budget.. Cheap coilovers<springs IMO

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fuct

i spent $900 on a set of coilovers for my IS300 years ago.... worst money ever spent on a car.

you get what you paid for, period.....

Ron

there u go.. quality parts for a quality car.

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O&G

Megan coilovers are fine, my 40th Bro has them, their top of the line model is actually quality and their PINK, external resivoir, good damping adjustments and all. I don't know anything about the base model (the ones you linked).

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corbin09

There are numerous coils that you can buy that are only about 200 dollars more expensive. BC, Fortune Auto, Powertrix, or even a used set of Stance. I would save up just a tad more and get a higher quality item.

Juruki

i would go with swift springs if you dont wanna lower your car much.

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OMGWTFBBQ

If you don't mind buying used parts and aren't in a rush to get this stuff on, I'd camp out in the private classifieds section of this forum. Sometimes you can find suspension parts at a steal! Swift springs for $250. Stance coilovers for $900.

Check it out.
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Romulus1

Did the BC racing BR Series coils, bought em used. Great investment in my opinion. Adjustable height and ride and a nice feel. Works great with my spacers and I love em.

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chrislee

Thank you for your feedback!~
Hmm...ok I will camp out. haha

do you guys think I would need to get a camber kit, etc if i lowered it just an inch? or maybe even 3/4 inch?

I will definitely be on the lookout for the BC coils then

Glokwork

Don't cheap out on suspension components man this is a very nice car! I have swifts and love them 1" drop front and 1.5" rear

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Jamaica

BC racing and powertrix are the best bet. Both made at the same manufacture

Romulus1

If you completely eliminate wheel gap on front and rear you'll need a rear camber kit. It's all worth it though

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Ron

^^I would not say that is accurate.

I am dropped on swifts which give you about 1.25in front 1in rear and I ended up with out of spec camber settings in all four corners after the springs settled. I still have wheel gap.

Also keep in mind that this is not consistent from car to car and readings will vary.

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