I currently have a 2005 roadster with 19" rims and Eibach Pro Kit. What is the next best upgrade to do? Should I go for sways? Add Shocks? or how about replacing my current springs with Tein Basic Coilovers. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks

 

Sway bars. The suspension set up in the Z is pretty good. The best handling Z I know of is running hotchkis sways and 275/40/18 tires on all four corners. It averaged over 1g on the skidpad on street tires! Read this article it may help with your decision.

http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/pr.../0404scc_350z/

 

Interesting read....

 

Do you think that would be a good setup. I am always looking for advice from the pros. Some magazines get it right and some don't. That setup does sound pretty mean though.

 

visionboy

what do you do with your car? that will help in what you do next.

pp

 

Mostly it's a daily driver. On weekends I like to take it on curvy country roads. I eventually want to take it out for some track days at texas world speedway, maybe do a little autocross.

 

it's just a daily driver..i don't track or anything, but i do want to improve on the handling...i feel like there's to much body roll. If i go with Hotckis sways, should i go ahead and get the TVS kit or will the ways work good with my eibach pro kit?

Thanks for all the replies and help guys ...

 

Hey what's up? you're from houston too? you should come to our 350z meets sometimes and chill..its fun!

 

visionboy-
I bought Hotchkiss sways before I swapped anything else out and can confirm they made a big improvement. That would be my next move. Then I installed JIC coilovers and I just swapped those out for Tein Flex w/EDFC. If you like your ride height with the Eibachs, you should check out Koni adjustable shocks. Ted, the owner of Scott Performance, told me he tracks his roadster and he really likes Eibachs and Konis together.
Good Luck,

Bruce

 

Sure, just say when.

 

Understand that everything is a trade-off. When they tested this car in the rain, out of 11 cars, it only scored higher than a car that did not run.

Chris

 

I did read that article, but it barely ever rains here and I tend to take it easy in the rain.

 

sway bars without a doubt

We use and recommend Cusco

 

Hey guys thanks for all the replies...I finally got the Hotckis sway bars, but the installer put the settings at Hard front /Hard rear... drive alot better but a little rough at times. is this safe? What is the recommended settings? esp for roadster..thanks

 

I think the recommended setting from folks here is medium/medium. I'm doing the Hotckis TV set up this weekend...

 

I have hotchkis sways and springs, I originaly had them on Med/med but found I had to omuch oversteer, I ended up driving the car slower around corners, especially after I lost the back end once on a highway onramp.
Now I have it set up hard front medium rear....BIG improvement, front has alot more "bite" and nearly no roll anymore, Handles great, awesome balance.

 

Sway bars for sure!@ I have mine set at Hard front...medium rear

 

thanks guys, i will change my to Med/rear ...and yes i can definitely tell a difference with just the sway bars on. Thanks for all the advice