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I got an 04 enthusiast and from what I've seen there's known issues with the quality of ride in this year. Obviously newer Z's have better ride quality. My main goal is to just improve my ride quality, so would replacing my suspension with say an 07's increase my ride quality? If so how much?
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Just an FYI as well. I know this is a sports car and with that being said I don't expect the type of ride like any other sedan. Just looking to improve a little.
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Just an FYI as well. I know this is a sports car and with that being said I don't expect the type of ride like any other sedan. Just looking to improve a little.
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Yes the 04.5 and up Z have revised springs and shocks in the rear that have a high spring rate. Many who have pre 04.5 Z's who switched to revised springs and shock reported a noticable difference in ride quality. You can get the revised setup on the classifieds for cheap.
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I upgraded from 04.5 to 06 shocks and noticed a huge improvement. The 06 shocks also say Tokico on them, the 04.5 shocks just say Nissan.
Honestly though, if you just want better ride quality, buy some Bilstein's or Koni's and make sure the Koni's aren't adjusted too stiff. Most of ride quality is in the shocks and nothing else.
Honestly though, if you just want better ride quality, buy some Bilstein's or Koni's and make sure the Koni's aren't adjusted too stiff. Most of ride quality is in the shocks and nothing else.
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Sweet thanks for all the input, so going for a good set of springs will do the most difference? I don't care If i lower it a little more, just not too much that I can't drive it daily without bottoming out over bumps
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Spring choice will depend on how much drop amount your after, progressive or linear rates, and is the price you'll pay is justified to you. I recommend limiting swaybar choices to bar set's that are adjustable in the front and rear that again, sell for a price point you feel is justified, to name a few. Hotchkis, Progress, Eibach, 350EVO and H&R.
Oem spring rates 350Z’s 2003/2004
Front:314 Rear:342
Oem springs 350Z 2004.5 to 2007
Front:314 Rear:427
Nismo Z (using +35%, if accurate)
424/576
Eibach 350Z progressive springs 1”/1”
Spring rates in LBS initial/final front 296/384 initial/final rear 316/421
Eibach 350Z sportline progressive springs 1.2"/1.2"
F: 239/400 R: 257/435
RSR 350Z linear springs .6”/.6”
Spring rates in LBS 345/417
Hotchkis 350Z Linear springs .6”/.8”
Spring rates in lbs 340/330
Tein S-tech 350Z springs .7“.6“ (fronts are slightly progressive, rears are linear)
Spring rates in LBS 386/402 (estimated front intial rate is 327lbs)
Tein H-tech 350z linear springs .3”/.2”
Spring rates in LBS 358/375
Progress Technology progressive springs 1.0”/1.0”
Spring rates in LBS 425/385 (final rates only, softer intial front progressive rate unknown)
Tanabe GF210 Series 350Z progressive springs 1”/1.2”
Spring rates in LBS 336/375 (only peak rates are published, softer initial progressive rates unknown)
Tanabe NF210 Series 350Z progressive springs 1.2”/1.2” higher
Spring rates in LBS 314/353
Skunk2 350Z progressive springs 1.3”/1”
Spring rate in LBS 238/381 237/395
Swift 350Z linear springs .8”/.6” drop on 350z
Spring rates in LBS 336/364
Swift 350Z Spec-R progressive springs 1.2”/1”
Spring rates in LBS intial/final Front: 291/392 Rear: 280/448
Vogtland 350z progressive springs 1”/1”
Spring rates in LBS initial/final front 257/354 initial/final rear 285/422
Kg/mm springs 350Z DR21 super sport 15mm drop
Spring rates in lbs initial/final front 246/398 initial/final rear 252/409
Kg/mm DRacing progressive springs 1.2”/1.2”
Spring rates in LBS initial/final front 252/454 initial/final rear 252/482 rear
Espelir 350Z progressive springs 10mm drop F&R
386/515 (softer initial progressive rates are unknown)
H&R sport progressive springs 350Z 1.3”/1” drop
Spring rates in LBS 370/400 (peak rates only, softer initial rates are unknown)
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I'm *** U MEing that because they are Tokico they are still Tokico HP quality. So at around $500, why not cough up another $300-$400 and buy Koni's if you need an adjustable shock? If you don't need the adjustability of the shock, don't buy one. If you don't race, you probably don't need an adjustable shock.
I've been told that KYB GR-2 are of slightly better quality than the Tokico HP, but as far as I know that is unfounded. So you can also consider the KYB AGX if you want a lower end adjustable shock.
When I personally needed new shocks I went with USED factory shocks because I couldn't afford the Bilstein/Koni options. The USED 2006 model year shocks I put on my car even say Tokico on them! I got them for $200 shipped WITH Hotchkis springs even! When the money is available Bilstein's will be my next purchase for suspension upgrades.
I've been told that KYB GR-2 are of slightly better quality than the Tokico HP, but as far as I know that is unfounded. So you can also consider the KYB AGX if you want a lower end adjustable shock.
When I personally needed new shocks I went with USED factory shocks because I couldn't afford the Bilstein/Koni options. The USED 2006 model year shocks I put on my car even say Tokico on them! I got them for $200 shipped WITH Hotchkis springs even! When the money is available Bilstein's will be my next purchase for suspension upgrades.
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I just get alot of up and down/bumpy ride on the interstate around chicago. If I could improve it slightly with just updating the springs (Hotchkis stage one) and keep the stock shocks for now, I may just do that. May also get a used set of 06s if that works also. Thanks for the info.
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KYB AGX is not made for our platform. Even it it was, it's value would be questionable.
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