When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
My First JDM- Full ADJ Suspension + Parts under $1k ANY GOOD?
Before anyone says google,
I have tried googling this but nobody has reviewed or tried this kit
Background,
Purchased a 350Z 2004 Saturday night
I got a great price since the car just SAT, despite the carfax history showing a theft during first owner, and the guys son drifting and crashing the car in 2012.
There was a slight mileage discrepancy where the car says 66k miles but the title said 77k miles. I was told they registered it every year without checking mileage
Car seems to have been sitting since 2013-14
Long story short, I need the lower right control arm (other replaced after accident) and sway bar bushings. I would like to swap the whole suspension where possible for something more track oriented. My idea was a track car/ street car with mostly suspension upgrades.
So here is the main question
Has anyone ever had any experience with Speedracer.com
RED FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM+UPPER ARM+ADJ.SUSPENSION FIT 03-07 NISSAN 350Z COUPE Here
I believe the brand is EMUSA
Price $660
The suspension is obviously very cheap but is it any good? Aluminum bushings are probably very cheap and will need lube but the kit comes with camber and adjustable coils
Any places I can get a good deal on these parts in a bundle?
My main car is a 2012 135i so this is my first JAP car. I usually deal in german :/.
Description 1 Pair Front lower control arm
Made from the Highest Quality Aluminum
1 Pair Front upper camber arm
Made from High Quality Steel
Front Camber Kits, both left and right
Allow approximately -3 to +3 degree of adjustment
Adjustable Length for Camber and Track-Width
Racing Ball Joint Includes
One set includes two pieces, both left and right.
1 Set Adjustable Coilover Suspension Kit
Adjustable Damper
1-5 Track/Auto Cross
6-11 Mountain/Aggressive Street
12-16 Daily Street
Single-Cylinder Design
Aluminum Pillow Ball Upper Mount,Brackets
Spring rate =
Front 10KG/MM
Rear 7KG/MM
Iirc Brian McCann is running those front lower control arms on his Z, I'm not sure how much abuse he's put them through since he just got them over the holidays and his Z has been under the knife.. imho there are some parts that rarely need to be replaced and when they do it should be OEM.. front lower control arms are a prime example.
My main car is a 2012 135i so this is my first JAP car. I usually deal in german :/.
This may be an oversight or you just don't know... the term "JAP" is derogatory and ask that you refrain from using the term on this forum. It's about the equivalent of using the term "Kraut car" to describe a German car. Thanks.
No clue on the quality of those parts though. As was mentioned, you get what you pay for. And a full setup like that that cost less than my shocks alone, ehhhh, I'd be wary.
But who knows, might be the best kept secret deal around. Then again, probably not.
This may be an oversight or you just don't know... the term "JAP" is derogatory and ask that you refrain from using the term on this forum. It's about the equivalent of using the term "Kraut car" to describe a German car. Thanks.
No clue on the quality of those parts though. As was mentioned, you get what you pay for. And a full setup like that that cost less than my shocks alone, ehhhh, I'd be wary.
But who knows, might be the best kept secret deal around. Then again, probably not.
Iirc Brian McCann is running those front lower control arms on his Z, I'm not sure how much abuse he's put them through since he just got them over the holidays and his Z has been under the knife.. imho there are some parts that rarely need to be replaced and when they do it should be OEM.. front lower control arms are a prime example.
the lower control in particular seems basically similar to OEM , but with a pretty red anodized finish and different bushing
can't speak for the rest of kit
the final retail cost, says a lot about what the manufacturing cost must be
I'm chuckling at the responses.
You guys may be more harsh than the bimmerforums
The truth is the car only cost me 4k from a friend. That being the case, spending 2.5k on coils seems silly. I'm looking for a lower ride, more aggressive handling setup for tracking the car. I need to replace the lower control arm (or just bushing) and some other suspension parts because they are no good.
My idea was to run these instead of lowering springs and add good sway bars front and rear w/ sticky tires.
From what I read the megan are almost identical coils and comparing spring rate they are pretty much the same product.
So the question then would be,
What would be the most cost effective setup to run on this car for better handling?
Just some thoughts. Car is currently sitting waiting for me to buy the parts. Would like to start DDing it and signing it up for some track days
Like a lot of people have said save your money,this isn't your daily so there shouldn't be any rush to get the car moving ( i know its a "new" car and its all exciting ) but do things right so they don't cost you twice as much later on down the road..
one or more of those parts can fail ( not saying they will or wont. ) and can cause major damage including a total loss of a car.
02-23-2017, 07:28 AM
My First JDM- Full ADJ Suspension + Parts under $1k ANY GOOD?
