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Old 05-14-2023, 01:45 PM
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So I am looking at buying some coilovers for my 2006 Nissan 350z and I am looking for some ideas. I want to keep the ride quality pretty similar and just wanna be able to lower it, does anyone have any suggestions?
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BC racings are pretty good. They have plenty of options I would start with BRs though. I got some BRs that keeps the bucket spring but they also have a true rear coilover option. Keep in mind if you lower your car you may need more aftermarket parts to fix your alignment. I had to get a toe bolt for the rear and camber arms. For the front I needed to get adjustable upper control arms
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Go with Bilsteins B6 will lower your car just right will handle amazing I have them on my 2006, 350Z very happy with them I think you'll Love them to!
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Are you just trying to lower it, or is there a specific reason you want to get coilovers?

If you're just looking to drop it, by how much?
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Coilover have best street cred

just get drop springs to make it easy
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well he is 19, so prob wants swag parking lot points with his buddies
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If you want the ride quality to remain close to the stock setup, then just go with some modest drop springs on Bilstein B6s. I think the RSR Down Sus set is a good option, but that's just my opinion. True coilovers can be tricky to setup properly and could end up destroying ride comfort. For daily/street use they are not worth the added cost & hassle. If you really want them though, there are a lot of affordable options out there from BC and Tein. I've never messed with either brand before so I can't comment, but based on reviews both seem to be good for the price.
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Whatever you do, for the sake of sweet baby buy something from a quality manufacturer and plan on spending over $1k to $1500 minimum … do it nice or do it twice!!!

The absolute minimum should be BC Racing’s BR-Series, or Fortune Auto 500 series
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One thing i would say stay away from the TEIN basis coilovers. Especially if you want to go real slow. The rears really dont have much adjustment. Some lowering springs with a good combo shock would be better for comfort.
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i had eibach pro-kit springs with tokico d-spec shocks... perfect in my mind, shame the shocks are no longer available
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Would not use BC if they were free lol.
Bilstein, KW, Ohlins, or just keep it simple and get springs.
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I think he's gone. Like most of the kids that post here, don't get the answer they want and they bail.
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