05Z33

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I'm looking to upgrade my springs and shocks. I have an 05 Z with the revised rear springs. I'm leaning towards Eibach pro kit or hotchkis springs with Tokico D specs. I really don't need an adjustable shock, but my understanding is that the Tokico blues are OEM replacements, so D spec it is. As for the springs; Are there any draw backs to the Hotchkis being that they are softer than my stock setup? I don't auto cross, but I would like to try some drag strip runs from time to time. Bottom line is I like the feel of my OEM setup, but I want a lower stance and somthing usable at the drag strip.

Z1 Performance

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you would be better off getting the whole Tokico d spec kit with the springs and struts, vs running the Hotchkis springs. Or, Cobb springs are made by Hotchkis, but were designed specifically for the revised suspensions

ZeezCustomz

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I'm in the exact same boat as you are right now. The research I have done as got me leaing toward the whole D-Spec kit. I found the whole kit for $650.00, which isn't bad. It should provide a good 1" drop and normally doesn't require a camber kit.

Anyone with actual installed experience on the D-Spec Kit? I am looking to buy before spring but just like 05Z33, I don't want to lose the OE handling capabilities.

cipher

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i was in the exact same boat my friend..... i just ended up saving a bit more and i just ordered the stance coilovers, just go with coilovers i think u are going to be happy. i'll do a full review once i get them installed this week.

05Z33

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Yea, I think I'm going to have to save up for coilovers. I just don't really need anything adjustable. I just want to install my suspension and leave it alone, but I guess I'm asking for too much. Anyone have any good recomendations on a setup for my needs?

Z1 Performance

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KW Variant I/Eibach Pro Street
Bilstein PSS

If I were in your boat, these are the 3 that I would use on my own car

No valving adjustments, geared torwards a balance of comfort and performance, allows adjustable height, all under $1300 shipped, and fantastic units for these cars.