Coilover question

XxACExX · 12-12-2013, 10:04 PM

I have been doing alot of research but the choices are overwhelming and can somebody tell me the maximum I could lower my nismo without having any issues? I plan on running 30 profile tires so I am thinking my drop might be limited.

Super Werty · 12-12-2013, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by XxACExX

I have been doing alot of research but the choices are overwhelming and can somebody tell me the maximum I could lower my nismo without having any issues? I plan on running 30 profile tires so I am thinking my drop might be limited.

what do you consider to be an issue? Coilovers are usually ride height adjustable so if you have "issues" just raise it up

Alstann · 12-12-2013, 10:24 PM

Agreed. There's a million variables to talk about here - ride height, camber, "fitment," performance, and comfort.

XxACExX · 12-12-2013, 10:26 PM

I am wanting to know which coilover is best and what's the lowest drop I can achieve without running into problems. I don't want to destroy my skirts.

synolimit · 12-13-2013, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by XxACExX

I am wanting to know which coilover is best and what's the lowest drop I can achieve without running into problems. I don't want to destroy my skirts.

That's subjective. Lower it till you have issues

Chuck33079 · 12-13-2013, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by XxACExX

I am wanting to know which coilover is best and what's the lowest drop I can achieve without running into problems. I don't want to destroy my skirts.

These two things are mutually exclusive. Short of tracking down something from Moton or Penske, the best readily available coilovers are going to be KWs or something of that caliber. The ones that will go really low are usually not considered the best. Your suspension geometry will be out of whack long before you destroy your sideskirts.

Meulen · 12-13-2013, 08:26 AM

I'm going through the same research right now. I'll just share what I've found

Coil overs- If you don't track your car, you're probably going to be fine with just springs. They will do the job and lower the car an inch or two. For me, I'm not tracking the car. But, at the same time I kinda pride myself on doin things right and going above and beyond and getting more than I need for the car. I realize it's more than I need but I'm going with coil overs. As far as which ones.....that's subjective. I'm finding for people who just want to lower the car and have a good ride, Stance SS are one of the most popular. For more serious guys and track racers KW v3's.

Height- I live in Chicagoland, so if I want to go lower than a couple inches I'll be scraping and having problems. So if I go lower than that, I'm going to look into air motion cups to raise it up when I drive

Don't forget camber and toe! You'll need at least a rear camber kit, and depending on how low you go, you may need rear toe kit and front upper control arm.

Chuck33079 · 12-13-2013, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Meulen

Don't forget camber and toe! You'll need at least a rear camber kit, and depending on how low you go, you may need rear toe kit and front upper control arm.

Hotrodz · 12-13-2013, 08:33 AM

You may want to consider reading this.....What to look for and WHY: Coilovers

1Stunna · 12-13-2013, 11:41 AM

I see people talking about Kw's, Bilstein, Stance, but what are people's 2 cents about Tein? Just wanted to know what people's think about Tein. Please share. Mono Flex versus others.

XxACExX · 12-13-2013, 04:07 PM

Thanks for the help guys :-) I had a good read over a lot of new info that was very helpful. I think I am going to go the swift springs route. I have heard great things so I hope all goes well for me.

rlhotka · 12-13-2013, 04:49 PM

Maybe coil's are alittle overboard but if you buy springs, shocks & struts you could buy the stance or BC coilovers for a little less.

Chuck33079 · 12-13-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rlhotka

Maybe coil's are alittle overboard but if you buy springs, shocks & struts you could buy the stance or BC coilovers for a little less.

Swifts and Konis are much better from a handling standpoint than $1k coilovers.

rlhotka · 12-13-2013, 05:17 PM

Ya probably, so your saying swifts and koni's is better then Stance SS? For me, there will be no track time, maybe a little parking lot autocross cone type work but thats it. So I should just go for that setup? I suppose its like a put it on and not have to adjust anything. What about bilstine s\s?

Chuck33079 · 12-13-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rlhotka

Ya probably, so your saying swifts and koni's is better then Stance SS? For me, there will be no track time, maybe a little parking lot autocross cone type work but thats it. So I should just go for that setup? I suppose its like a put it on and not have to adjust anything. What about bilstine s\s?

I haven't seen a bilstein shock for the Z34 yet. If you're going for handling, a good shock/spring combo will be what you want. If you just want to go really low, cheap coilovers are what you want.

12-12-2013, 10:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
XxACExX Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: toronto Posts: 89 Drives: 2011 370z nismo Rep Power: 12	Coilover question I have been doing alot of research but the choices are overwhelming and can somebody tell me the maximum I could lower my nismo without having any issues? I plan on running 30 profile tires so I am thinking my drop might be limited.

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Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 15	Agreed. There's a million variables to talk about here - ride height, camber, "fitment," performance, and comfort. fuct likes this. __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo

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Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3390	I'm going through the same research right now. I'll just share what I've found Coil overs- If you don't track your car, you're probably going to be fine with just springs. They will do the job and lower the car an inch or two. For me, I'm not tracking the car. But, at the same time I kinda pride myself on doin things right and going above and beyond and getting more than I need for the car. I realize it's more than I need but I'm going with coil overs. As far as which ones.....that's subjective. I'm finding for people who just want to lower the car and have a good ride, Stance SS are one of the most popular. For more serious guys and track racers KW v3's. Height- I live in Chicagoland, so if I want to go lower than a couple inches I'll be scraping and having problems. So if I go lower than that, I'm going to look into air motion cups to raise it up when I drive Don't forget camber and toe! You'll need at least a rear camber kit, and depending on how low you go, you may need rear toe kit and front upper control arm. XxACExX likes this. __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal Last edited by Meulen; 12-13-2013 at 08:32 AM.

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1Stunna Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Hercules, C.A. Posts: 34 Drives: 2012 370z Gunmetal Rep Power: 13	What's people think? I see people talking about Kw's, Bilstein, Stance, but what are people's 2 cents about Tein? Just wanted to know what people's think about Tein. Please share. Mono Flex versus others.

12-12-2013, 10:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
XxACExX Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: toronto Posts: 89 Drives: 2011 370z nismo Rep Power: 12	I am wanting to know which coilover is best and what's the lowest drop I can achieve without running into problems. I don't want to destroy my skirts.

12-13-2013, 04:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
XxACExX Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: toronto Posts: 89 Drives: 2011 370z nismo Rep Power: 12	Thanks for the help guys :-) I had a good read over a lot of new info that was very helpful. I think I am going to go the swift springs route. I have heard great things so I hope all goes well for me. Last edited by XxACExX; 12-13-2013 at 04:12 PM.

12-13-2013, 04:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
rlhotka Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Prior Lake Posts: 68 Drives: 2012 370Z white manu Rep Power: 12	Maybe coil's are alittle overboard but if you buy springs, shocks & struts you could buy the stance or BC coilovers for a little less.

12-13-2013, 05:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
rlhotka Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Prior Lake Posts: 68 Drives: 2012 370Z white manu Rep Power: 12	Ya probably, so your saying swifts and koni's is better then Stance SS? For me, there will be no track time, maybe a little parking lot autocross cone type work but thats it. So I should just go for that setup? I suppose its like a put it on and not have to adjust anything. What about bilstine s\s?

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