Which coilovers are best for our cars?

DOM_370z · 01-19-2014, 10:08 AM

Sup - i'm trying to find out what y'all recommend and use for coilovers suspension. I'm used to BC coilovers since thats what I had on my 7th gen maxima but I know Stance is also big on the 370z.

What would you guys recommend me getting? I'm trying to get ready w parts before I get my car next month (hopefully) Any input on why you think a certain brand is better than another is greatly appreciated.

Thanks guy!

~Dom

Chuck33079 · 01-19-2014, 10:24 AM

Define "best". Best handling ones that don't cost a mint would be something like the KW V3s. They don't go as low as others, so if all you want to do is lower the car until the suspension geometry is all messed up, go with one of the cheap Taiwanese coilovers like the two you mentioned. If you just want it to handle better for a street car and aren't as concerned with making the car too low, you'd most likely be best served by a good shock/spring combo like Konis and Swifts.

DOM_370z · 01-19-2014, 11:28 AM

I'm looking to go functional but unfortunately I like to slam my car. I know I won't be doing that w the Z but it needs best handling IMO. Driving in Brooklyn/NY streets are horrible.

Chuck33079 · 01-19-2014, 12:35 PM

If it's not going to be tracked, good coilovers are overkill. Get a set of Koni shocks and Swift springs and call it a day.

GSS138 · 01-19-2014, 06:19 PM

I agree with Cossie. Even the high end Coilover kits that fit the Z well do not use a true coilover in the rear.

Swifts+ koni sports, will give you a fantastic ride and the Konis will last forever.

KW v1's are also an excellent choice for what you want. They do offer a true type coil over in the front.

Either of those solutions will be ~1500 bucks and will be the last thing you ever need to buy.

The v1's will offer more range in adjustability and are an excellent product, the konis + swifts are just darn near perfect and will set the ride height just about where it should be(not super slammed though

)

Outside of those two offerings, I can't say the quality is there from anyone I have heard in that price range. You will hear nothing but happy people that went KW or swifts+ Konis.

synolimit · 01-19-2014, 07:09 PM

Here, try these

Evasive Motorsports | PH: 626.336.3400 Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm PST: JRZ Race Quad Adjustable Coilover - Nissan 370Z

DOM_370z · 01-19-2014, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

If it's not going to be tracked, good coilovers are overkill. Get a set of Koni shocks and Swift springs and call it a day.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSS138

I agree with Cossie. Even the high end Coilover kits that fit the Z well do not use a true coilover in the rear.

Swifts+ koni sports, will give you a fantastic ride and the Konis will last forever.

KW v1's are also an excellent choice for what you want. They do offer a true type coil over in the front.

Either of those solutions will be ~1500 bucks and will be the last thing you ever need to buy.

The v1's will offer more range in adjustability and are an excellent product, the konis + swifts are just darn near perfect and will set the ride height just about where it should be(not super slammed though

)

Outside of those two offerings, I can't say the quality is there from anyone I have heard in that price range. You will hear nothing but happy people that went KW or swifts+ Konis.

Thanks for your feedback guys...I will do some more research on your suggestion!

DOM_370z · 01-19-2014, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by synolimit

Here, try these

Evasive Motorsports | PH: 626.336.3400 Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm PST: JRZ Race Quad Adjustable Coilover - Nissan 370Z

damn bro 16k? I think thats just a little bit out of my price range.

zeeder · 01-19-2014, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by synolimit

Here, try these

Evasive Motorsports | PH: 626.336.3400 Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm PST: JRZ Race Quad Adjustable Coilover - Nissan 370Z

Is the $16.4k for the whole set or do you have to buy two or four?

XiP · 01-19-2014, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by synolimit

Here, try these

Evasive Motorsports | PH: 626.336.3400 Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm PST: JRZ Race Quad Adjustable Coilover - Nissan 370Z

synolimit · 01-19-2014, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOM_370z

damn bro 16k? I think thats just a little bit out of my price range.

Hey you wanted the best. A few here and pro teams use jrz. They have $7k-$10k sets if that's better for you.

GSS138 · 01-19-2014, 07:37 PM

OK Syno, this is actually the first time you have ever made me laugh.

Good form.

synolimit · 01-19-2014, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSS138

OK Syno, this is actually the first time you have ever made me laugh.

Good form.

OP I plan on going fortune auto 510 if it means anything. Check out their site and vids online about setup and such. Kinda made me a believer and will back their stuff up if need be since they're USA.

jooonnn · 01-19-2014, 08:02 PM

Dont forget its pretty much not worth it to lower that much without front and rear camber arms and toe bolts. No point in lowering if you cant align it right

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Zed-Hed · 01-19-2014, 08:15 PM

So do the KW v1's work well with just a half inch drop. I don't want to really lower the car for appearance, I really just want to increase performance. I'm wondering if camber arms are needed with the modest drop. Still on the fence between these and Koni/Swift combo.

01-19-2014, 10:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
DOM_370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 391 Drives: '14 370z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13	Which coilovers are best for our cars? Sup - i'm trying to find out what y'all recommend and use for coilovers suspension. I'm used to BC coilovers since thats what I had on my 7th gen maxima but I know Stance is also big on the 370z. What would you guys recommend me getting? I'm trying to get ready w parts before I get my car next month (hopefully) Any input on why you think a certain brand is better than another is greatly appreciated. Thanks guy! ~Dom __________________ Dom [Team NuGen] 2014 370z PW/6MT/Base/Sport My Build Thread

01-19-2014, 10:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Define "best". Best handling ones that don't cost a mint would be something like the KW V3s. They don't go as low as others, so if all you want to do is lower the car until the suspension geometry is all messed up, go with one of the cheap Taiwanese coilovers like the two you mentioned. If you just want it to handle better for a street car and aren't as concerned with making the car too low, you'd most likely be best served by a good shock/spring combo like Konis and Swifts. PEPI likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

01-19-2014, 11:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
DOM_370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 391 Drives: '14 370z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13	I'm looking to go functional but unfortunately I like to slam my car. I know I won't be doing that w the Z but it needs best handling IMO. Driving in Brooklyn/NY streets are horrible. __________________ Dom [Team NuGen] 2014 370z PW/6MT/Base/Sport My Build Thread

01-19-2014, 12:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	If it's not going to be tracked, good coilovers are overkill. Get a set of Koni shocks and Swift springs and call it a day. PEPI, Joepro and GSS138 like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

01-19-2014, 06:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
GSS138 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 769 Drives: '12 370Z 6M Sport Rep Power: 13	I agree with Cossie. Even the high end Coilover kits that fit the Z well do not use a true coilover in the rear. Swifts+ koni sports, will give you a fantastic ride and the Konis will last forever. KW v1's are also an excellent choice for what you want. They do offer a true type coil over in the front. Either of those solutions will be ~1500 bucks and will be the last thing you ever need to buy. The v1's will offer more range in adjustability and are an excellent product, the konis + swifts are just darn near perfect and will set the ride height just about where it should be(not super slammed though ) Outside of those two offerings, I can't say the quality is there from anyone I have heard in that price range. You will hear nothing but happy people that went KW or swifts+ Konis. __________________ Current Mods: Vorpal Weapon +5.

01-19-2014, 07:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3388	Here, try these Evasive Motorsports \| PH: 626.336.3400 Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm PST: JRZ Race Quad Adjustable Coilover - Nissan 370Z TerribleONE likes this. __________________ 13 370z-

01-19-2014, 07:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
GSS138 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 769 Drives: '12 370Z 6M Sport Rep Power: 13	OK Syno, this is actually the first time you have ever made me laugh. Good form. __________________ Current Mods: Vorpal Weapon +5.

01-19-2014, 08:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
jooonnn Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 270 Drives: 2013 Nismo Rep Power: 12	Dont forget its pretty much not worth it to lower that much without front and rear camber arms and toe bolts. No point in lowering if you cant align it right Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Chuck33079 likes this. __________________ Try things once to see how it feels. Try things a second time to make sure you didn't like it

01-19-2014, 08:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
Zed-Hed Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh,NC Posts: 94 Drives: 2010 Z/2015 Z Rep Power: 20	So do the KW v1's work well with just a half inch drop. I don't want to really lower the car for appearance, I really just want to increase performance. I'm wondering if camber arms are needed with the modest drop. Still on the fence between these and Koni/Swift combo.

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