Springs Vs. Coilovers
05-02-2008, 01:59 PM
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Springs Vs. Coilovers
I have a 2004 z and I would like to lower the car a bit. Is there much of a difference in the two bettween spings and coilovers?
05-03-2008, 05:12 AM
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Probably asking from a cost prespective, springs if you're not doing hard twisties and on a budget just be prepared for your stock shocks to give out. I also do recommend doing the coilovers if you can fund it, if not just throw springs until the shocks go and then upgrade 
05-03-2008, 11:18 AM
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another alternative is to use a stiff spring that is close to the factory spec,
such as cobb (15% stiffer) or rsr, etc.
in fact, cobb says they designed the springs to the stock struts, i am not too sure about others.
don't forget that there is a high percentage need for a camber kit(at least the rears) and higher install price with the camber.
still, coilovers will be more expensive even if you could pick up a decent used.
i believe they do require camber kit front and back and also higher installation prices.
so, as pun1sh3RZ says, if you are not much into the auto-x or other forms of tracking, springs will save you couple of hundred bucks; on the other hand, if you plan to do so some day down the road, it is worth saving extra $$ for coilovers.
just my .02
-jason
such as cobb (15% stiffer) or rsr, etc.
in fact, cobb says they designed the springs to the stock struts, i am not too sure about others.
don't forget that there is a high percentage need for a camber kit(at least the rears) and higher install price with the camber.
still, coilovers will be more expensive even if you could pick up a decent used.
i believe they do require camber kit front and back and also higher installation prices.
so, as pun1sh3RZ says, if you are not much into the auto-x or other forms of tracking, springs will save you couple of hundred bucks; on the other hand, if you plan to do so some day down the road, it is worth saving extra $$ for coilovers.
just my .02
-jason
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05-03-2008, 11:22 AM
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Here's my take on this. Keep your stock shocks on (unless you're auto-x'ing in the close future), because they should still be good. If they are shot, get coil overs. If they are still good, keep them until either you start racing/auto-x/track/etc or until they give. Get springs that are compatible with a set of coil overs. That way, when you do need the shocks you can use the springs you already have and you are replacing a part instead of junking perfectly good parts for "overkill" performance parts.
This is my general concept for all modifications. For example, I'm not planning on buying new rims until my OEM tires are done. Because by that time, I'll need to drop $900-$1200 on tires and for a bit more I can get a rim/tire package. At least that will be my argument to my wife.
My 2 cents.
This is my general concept for all modifications. For example, I'm not planning on buying new rims until my OEM tires are done. Because by that time, I'll need to drop $900-$1200 on tires and for a bit more I can get a rim/tire package. At least that will be my argument to my wife.
My 2 cents.
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to answer the OPs question - yes, there is a HUGE difference.
Which is right for you? Define your budget, define your needs, define what you like about the suspension on the car, and what you wish was different, and from there, it's easier for us to make recommendations.
Which is right for you? Define your budget, define your needs, define what you like about the suspension on the car, and what you wish was different, and from there, it's easier for us to make recommendations.
05-03-2008, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by unpluggedk
another alternative is to use a stiff spring that is close to the factory spec,
such as cobb (15% stiffer) or rsr, etc.
in fact, cobb says they designed the springs to the stock struts, i am not too sure about others.
-jason
such as cobb (15% stiffer) or rsr, etc.
in fact, cobb says they designed the springs to the stock struts, i am not too sure about others.
-jason
05-03-2008, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Ilov350ZEE
I wish we could get something like ground control
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....highlight=Koni
05-03-2008, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
to answer the OPs question - yes, there is a HUGE difference.
Which is right for you? Define your budget, define your needs, define what you like about the suspension on the car, and what you wish was different, and from there, it's easier for us to make recommendations.
Which is right for you? Define your budget, define your needs, define what you like about the suspension on the car, and what you wish was different, and from there, it's easier for us to make recommendations.
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