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Old May 4, 2009 | 07:34 AM
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Ok im pretty new to the 350z so i really dont know what kind of coilover kit to go with. A friend of mine told me that the Function & Form is a good kit but i never really heard of them. Im going to use my car as a daily driver. Im buying 19s this week so i want a good ride height. Something that isnt a hard ride. Are there any suggestions out there. I would appreciate it Thanks.
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Old May 4, 2009 | 08:21 AM
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Hey, there's tons of good kits available for the 350 man. Best bet is to goto a website like z1's that sells a bunch of different coilovers and just compare them. For the future though this site is full of valuable information and a quick search will help you alot in the long run.
Cheers bro, hope you find what you need!
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Old May 4, 2009 | 08:33 AM
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IMO based on what you want

If you don't have to have adjustable damping

Bilstein Pss
Eibach Pro-S

If you do have to have adjustable damping
Bilstein Pss10
HKS III (not the sport model)
Kw Variant 2 (keep it set at 1/2 or lower)

Honestly, your question get's asked here about every 15 day's or so, take a trip backward in this section of the board (suspension) and look at page 2, 3, 4,....you get the idea.

I also recommend that you PM Adam aka Z1performance and tell him what you want and have a discussion with him. He will tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear.
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Old May 4, 2009 | 08:44 AM
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why bother with coilovers if your not tracking your car , look into a set of Cobb springs
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Old May 4, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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Thanks for ur help guys keep them coming.
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Old May 4, 2009 | 03:10 PM
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Tanabe Sustec S-OC for non-adjustable damping

Tanabe Sustec Pro FIVEs for adjustable damping
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Old May 4, 2009 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
why bother with coilovers if your not tracking your car , look into a set of Cobb springs
Agreed. You don't need coilovers if you just plan on the car being your daily driver.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 01:32 PM
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cause you ain't cool unless you roll coilovers! **please read with sarcasim**
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Old May 5, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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I've always had great luck with Eibach products. Ran them on my G with great results. If you're really serious might want to check out Bilstein PSS kits.
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Old May 6, 2009 | 09:24 AM
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I want coilovers cause i want to be able to adjust the ride height. I dont like springs because usually the drop is too little.
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Old May 6, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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I could slam my Zeal's to the ground =)
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Old May 6, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by dspiel@m1autosport
I could slam my Zeal's to the ground =)
Any pics of it slammed?
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Old May 6, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by dspiel@m1autosport
I could slam my Zeal's to the ground =)
You sold them rite?
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Old May 7, 2009 | 04:50 AM
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1. set budget

then, proceed to step 2
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1. Sorry no pics of it slammed
2. Yes sold them
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My budget right now is about 1200 im already looking into to different ones. The Function & Form or the Stance GR+ i was going to go with the tien basics but i heard they too heavy and squeek a lot because of the material they r made out of.
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Keep saving.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 07:16 AM
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if you truly want a ride that is comfortable, then at that price point, the Bilstein PSS or Eibach Pro Street are the absolute best you can do.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 08:13 AM
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Thanks for the help everyone.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
why bother with coilovers if your not tracking your car , look into a set of Cobb springs
Cobb springs have fitment issues....half the spring hangs over the strut perch....sent mine back.....NEVER BUY FROM AN AMERICAN COMPANY!!!!
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