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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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Default BUDGET Coilover set up or Shock/spring setup

Just bought a 07 350z, and looking to lower it.

I am wondering if there is a nice coilover set up for 700 to 900?

When I say nice, I mean a set that would improve handling a bit, not just drop me and make the car handle worst than stock.

Or should I just go for shock/springs? I was looking into the EIBACH SPORTLINE for the 1.2 drop. Any other springs that drop something similar and that perform better? and what shocks would you pair them with?

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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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Get a used set of BC racing or stance coilovers
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stance lx's! improved handling for light tracking and daily use, great height adjustment. great price. around $950 shipped.
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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stance lx's! improved handling for light tracking and daily use, great height adjustment. great price. around $950 shipped.
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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go to vendor section, suspension.
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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BC coilovers are prob the best for the cheap side , Cobb spring , well get the spring and sway combo are best for the non coilover side.
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 08:00 PM
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Default BEST COILOVERS FOR $1000 or less

Ok, so after doing a little research buying a set of good shocks and springs runs around 750 bucks, so might as well spend 250 more for a set of coilovers.

So, like the topic says, what are the best options for coilovers for $1000 or Less.

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NAME OF THE KIT
PRICE AND VENDOR
PROS AND CONS you know of the kit
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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didnt you already start a similar thread??
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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Yes, you are right,

I was in doubt about springs/shock combo or coilover. Now I have decided on going with coilovers.

This one is just more focus on coilovers that are $1000 or less.
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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im running tein basic coilovers and love it, and its around that $1000 range youre wanting.
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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Are the tein basic, true coilovers on the rear?

That is another questions, which of the 1000 or less coilovers have true coilovers on the back?


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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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i had basics, they were crappy as hell.

here is the thing, everyone thinks what they are running is nice. you can't really get good opinions on coilovers unless you ride in them. take a chance .
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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I think i already answered this , Oh ya , i did
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
I think i already answered this , Oh ya , i did
Terrasmak, what model of Bc coilovers? and what do you know about them?

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Br series i believe , mine are not the new remote res versions. 20k miles on mine so far, nice drop if needed, ride is OK , not to much stiffer but noticable. I beat the hell out of mine on the track , so far so good.

What else do you want to know?
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Br series i believe , mine are not the new remote res versions. 20k miles on mine so far, nice drop if needed, ride is OK , not to much stiffer but noticable. I beat the hell out of mine on the track , so far so good.

What else do you want to know?
Thanks for the info Terrasmak,

I would like to know, if the rear can be drop a good amout? Or how much do you have the rear drop?

Also what is the price and were did you bought them.

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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 09:06 AM
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I am in the same boat as you...looking to upgrade my suspension. I actually made a post in the Mid A section as I was also looking at BC Racing coilovers as a lot of people have them and seem to rave about them.

An excellent point was made to me that for a couple hundred bucks more you may be able to get a better setup. Are you looking to lower your car solely for looks? Handling? Both? You may want to establish what you are looking to gain by this purchase and then ride in some locals cars if they could help you out.

My car is my daily driver so I personally am looking for the best of both worlds... I want the car to handle better then stock and look good. Eventually it will see some minor track/AutoX duty as well. My previous ride was a Honda that was lowered on a cheap setup. I bring this up because you get what you pay for. This time around in the Z I told myself that I would do it right. I initially set a goal of $1000 but a fellow member pointed out that for a few hundred bucks more I could get something better then BC racing coilovers.

I have narrowed my search down to Bilstein PSS10 or Stance setups ($1600 range). This is more expensive then what I initially intended to spend but this is my daily driver.
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 09:24 AM
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They can be had for around $1k , some cheaper , some more. Search the venders for the best price right now. I have a 20mm drop and i believe they max at about 40mm in the rear.
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Stance GR+ for $999.99 shipped to your house. Vendor is IntenseMotors...vendor on this board. Best coilover set up you will ever find.
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Stance GR+ for $999.99 shipped to your house. Vendor is IntenseMotors...vendor on this board. Best coilover set up you will ever find.
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