Need to drop my ride..suggestions please
04-15-2007, 01:59 PM
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Need to drop my ride..suggestions please
I want to drop my ride no more than 1" maybe less since I am driving the car all day. I don't track at all and this is strictly for street purposes. I would like to improve handling but also want a smooth ride -- with the stock suspension on my 06 I feel like I am bouncing around the cabin when i hit a dip in the round or when turning at high speed I don't want to lean as much. I know I am somewhat contradicting myself because of what my goals are but please advise on a good spring/shock combo or should I get a budget coilover like the tein basic?
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04-15-2007, 02:10 PM
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I have just the tanabe Gf springs and stock shocks on the Z. It lowered the car.4 inches. I still have roll from the Z, I am going to put some Nismo or cusco sway bars to minimize the roll. The car rides great for a daily but I still would like a better shock to go with the Springs. This is just what I did on my Z, because of budget restraints! I would of liked to get the Nismo coilovers if I had the cash! Just my 2 cents!
04-15-2007, 03:37 PM
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swifts are probably the best springs you can get as far as quality goes. they are very high quality and 100% made in japan. not much people know this, but many "jdm" products like tein springs and coilovers (street applications) are made in other places like taiwan or china. of course, it's gonna cost you
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Originally Posted by dspiel
I want to drop my ride no more than 1" maybe less since I am driving the car all day. I don't track at all and this is strictly for street purposes. I would like to improve handling but also want a smooth ride -- with the stock suspension on my 06 I feel like I am bouncing around the cabin when i hit a dip in the round or when turning at high speed I don't want to lean as much. I know I am somewhat contradicting myself because of what my goals are but please advise on a good spring/shock combo or should I get a budget coilover like the tein basic?
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04-15-2007, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by nofeardude87
swifts are probably the best springs you can get as far as quality goes. they are very high quality and 100% made in japan. not much people know this, but many "jdm" products like tein springs and coilovers (street applications) are made in other places like taiwan or china. of course, it's gonna cost you
However... bear in mind Swift springs dont lower Zs that much. Typically I recommend Swift to customers looking to change spring rates on their coilovers or rebuilding coilovers as they have replacement springs for most common coilover systems.
Tanabe has a good drop for a spring/shock combo and are priced well. You can combine them with some KYBs or Tokico D-specs if you decide to replace dampeners somewhat inexpensively.
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04-15-2007, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Justin@WestCovinaNissan
Agreed, some of the best springs available.
However... bear in mind Swift springs dont lower Zs that much. Typically I recommend Swift to customers looking to change spring rates on their coilovers or rebuilding coilovers as they have replacement springs for most common coilover systems.
Tanabe has a good drop for a spring/shock combo and are priced well. You can combine them with some KYBs or Tokico D-specs if you decide to replace dampeners somewhat inexpensively.
However... bear in mind Swift springs dont lower Zs that much. Typically I recommend Swift to customers looking to change spring rates on their coilovers or rebuilding coilovers as they have replacement springs for most common coilover systems.
Tanabe has a good drop for a spring/shock combo and are priced well. You can combine them with some KYBs or Tokico D-specs if you decide to replace dampeners somewhat inexpensively.
04-15-2007, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Justin@WestCovinaNissan
Agreed, some of the best springs available.
However... bear in mind Swift springs dont lower Zs that much. Typically I recommend Swift to customers looking to change spring rates on their coilovers or rebuilding coilovers as they have replacement springs for most common coilover systems.
Tanabe has a good drop for a spring/shock combo and are priced well. You can combine them with some KYBs or Tokico D-specs if you decide to replace dampeners somewhat inexpensively.
However... bear in mind Swift springs dont lower Zs that much. Typically I recommend Swift to customers looking to change spring rates on their coilovers or rebuilding coilovers as they have replacement springs for most common coilover systems.
Tanabe has a good drop for a spring/shock combo and are priced well. You can combine them with some KYBs or Tokico D-specs if you decide to replace dampeners somewhat inexpensively.
04-15-2007, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by dspiel
I want to drop my ride no more than 1" maybe less since I am driving the car all day. I don't track at all and this is strictly for street purposes. I would like to improve handling but also want a smooth ride -- with the stock suspension on my 06 I feel like I am bouncing around the cabin when i hit a dip in the round or when turning at high speed I don't want to lean as much. I know I am somewhat contradicting myself because of what my goals are but please advise on a good spring/shock combo or should I get a budget coilover like the tein basic?
Thanks
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Tokico D-spec shocks with,
Tein S-tech
Hotchkis
Swift
or D-spec shock and spring setup for a 1" drop.
I would have said GF210 or Pro-kit, but you mentioned "no more then a 1" drop"
04-15-2007, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Justin@WestCovinaNissan
Agreed, some of the best springs available.
However... bear in mind Swift springs dont lower Zs that much. Typically I recommend Swift to customers looking to change spring rates on their coilovers or rebuilding coilovers as they have replacement springs for most common coilover systems.
Tanabe has a good drop for a spring/shock combo and are priced well. You can combine them with some KYBs or Tokico D-specs if you decide to replace dampeners somewhat inexpensively.
However... bear in mind Swift springs dont lower Zs that much. Typically I recommend Swift to customers looking to change spring rates on their coilovers or rebuilding coilovers as they have replacement springs for most common coilover systems.
Tanabe has a good drop for a spring/shock combo and are priced well. You can combine them with some KYBs or Tokico D-specs if you decide to replace dampeners somewhat inexpensively.
04-15-2007, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Justin@WestCovinaNissan
Agreed, some of the best springs available.
However... bear in mind Swift springs dont lower Zs that much. Typically I recommend Swift to customers looking to change spring rates on their coilovers or rebuilding coilovers as they have replacement springs for most common coilover systems.
Tanabe has a good drop for a spring/shock combo and are priced well. You can combine them with some KYBs or Tokico D-specs if you decide to replace dampeners somewhat inexpensively.
However... bear in mind Swift springs dont lower Zs that much. Typically I recommend Swift to customers looking to change spring rates on their coilovers or rebuilding coilovers as they have replacement springs for most common coilover systems.
Tanabe has a good drop for a spring/shock combo and are priced well. You can combine them with some KYBs or Tokico D-specs if you decide to replace dampeners somewhat inexpensively.
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