Hi guys, does anyone know what is the difference in handling / performance of "OEM-type" vs "True" Coilovers??? I see that there are both types produced for the Z...

Of course supposing that they are using the same spring-rates... (and same build quality)

 

Some say the car handles better with OEM style, other say that no matter what config the wheel just see the wheel rate of the spring.

With that said , i went true only because the SPL spring bucket is on backorder for a few months.

 

In the geometric standpoint, true coilover style is more linear because the spring is not compressed by leverage.

With the spring bucket, where springs are often placed more towards the center of the vehicle, the rate of spring compression is affected by cornering load and transient speed, and the rate of compression occurs more progressively as a result of leverage.

It's hard to say which one performs better.

 

99.9% of the people on this board won't be able to tell the difference. If you're asking the question, you're part of that 99.9%.

 

Here's why I would go with OEM Type Coilover...

1 - I'm sure they're was a **** load of research done by the Japanese when making it that way stock.
2 - I feel the mount for the rear will weaken with a true coil over. Meaning the added pressure on the sheet metal is sure to eventually cause a problem down the line.
3 - Price is a difference when the feel isn't.

 

+1 what he said

 

READ:

https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...er-or-not.html

-J

 

IMO, unless you want to run a toe arm instead of the spring bucket there's no reason to change it.

 

Especially with the same build quality in mind as OP stated, there most likely won't be any noticeable difference

 

How about the fact it's much easier to install/remove if you want to work on your car... (true style). The OEM-type is a RETARDED design.

 

I disagree. The OEM style is easy to install, provided you're using a floor jack to hold up the spring bucket. The true coilover can't be compressed by hand to fit in the mounting locations like the OEM style can. The only exception that comes to mind is if you run a short setup (with little droop) that slips in.

 

My stance's go straight in...