Coilovers
#1
Coilovers
Maybe someone can point me to the right direction or the right setup.
I am looking for better handling. I want to see/feel a night and day difference. I like to take corners hard , i would like to be able to have a setup where it is perfect for Track and Street. I was thinking Stance GT+ / JIC / HKS . If these aren't it then please let me know what to get. I am also going to be getting Hotchkis Sways.
I am looking for better handling. I want to see/feel a night and day difference. I like to take corners hard , i would like to be able to have a setup where it is perfect for Track and Street. I was thinking Stance GT+ / JIC / HKS . If these aren't it then please let me know what to get. I am also going to be getting Hotchkis Sways.
#4
1. get good tires
2. get a good alignment
3. define what "track" means to you - does that mean 1-4 club days a year or are you building a race car. Then reasses how much "track" you are going to do, vs driving to get coffee and run errands
4. define your budget
2. get a good alignment
3. define what "track" means to you - does that mean 1-4 club days a year or are you building a race car. Then reasses how much "track" you are going to do, vs driving to get coffee and run errands
4. define your budget
#5
Originally Posted by DJames
Any other input ? what do you guys think about the KW v.3 's ?
#6
Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
1. get good tires
2. get a good alignment
3. define what "track" means to you - does that mean 1-4 club days a year or are you building a race car. Then reasses how much "track" you are going to do, vs driving to get coffee and run errands
4. define your budget
2. get a good alignment
3. define what "track" means to you - does that mean 1-4 club days a year or are you building a race car. Then reasses how much "track" you are going to do, vs driving to get coffee and run errands
4. define your budget
I plan to track the car 1-10 a year, but the min would probably be 5 times a year. As in budget wise, best bang for your bucks. I've been reading a lot about the Stance Coilovers, seems like everyone loves them.
#7
not a fan personally of any "true" rear coilover, but everyone has their own opinions on this
there are some pretty comprehensive threads out there with reviews of just about every coilover out there - takes awhile to search, but you'll get a ton of good info
there are some pretty comprehensive threads out there with reviews of just about every coilover out there - takes awhile to search, but you'll get a ton of good info
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#14
Originally Posted by vince1611
+1 Despite the forum's overwhelming support, I would never consider buying "true" rear coilovers for a number of reasons.
I also wouldn't recommend JIC either for anything close to a daily driver.
I also wouldn't recommend JIC either for anything close to a daily driver.
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I would suggest doing some research. There are tons of coilovers for the Z33, it really depends on what you are expecting your car to do and what you want out of a coilover. You can start you research here.
#17
Originally Posted by DJames
Any other input ? what do you guys think about the KW v.3 's ?
KW coilovers Variant's 1,2&3
twintube construction,
V1=non adjustable dampning,
V2=adjustable rebound damping,
V3=separate adjustability for compression damping AND rebound damping .
Spring rates Front 485lbs to 525Lbs Rear: 240Lbs to 548Lbs (progressive springs)
Notes: High progressive rear spring rate spread that cannot be easily fixed because of the mounting diameters of the upper and lower spring seats in the height adjusting system. It still can be fixed, but would require a lot of phone calls and research that most won’t bother with, IMO it’s worth the bother.
Last edited by Gsedan35; 05-22-2007 at 09:18 PM.
#19
Originally Posted by QuicksilverZ33
What could be wrong with a true coilover setup? Is it that the weight is too much on one part instead of the two mounting places from the factory?
I've been in 1 car that had them. The 'advantage' these have is you can slam the car on the ground, if you so desire. The downside was that when compared to other street friendly coilovers, they were not particularly well valved for rougher roads...but, it's all subjective I suppose
V3's have resevoirs front and rear:
#20
Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
quite a lot, starting with geometry. It's different yes....different does not always mean better
I've been in 1 car that had them. The 'advantage' these have is you can slam the car on the ground, if you so desire. The downside was that when compared to other street friendly coilovers, they were not particularly well valved for rougher roads...but, it's all subjective I suppose
V3's have resevoirs front and rear:
I've been in 1 car that had them. The 'advantage' these have is you can slam the car on the ground, if you so desire. The downside was that when compared to other street friendly coilovers, they were not particularly well valved for rougher roads...but, it's all subjective I suppose
V3's have resevoirs front and rear: