I bought new Linea Corse Dyna and I am confused on which way to go for 2007 Z. I do like the drop of Eibach Prokit.

I drive Z occasionally. I drive this Z on the track few times in a year and mostly for fun and not for track timing.

Which option would be the most appropriate choice:

1. Eibach Prokit + Tokico Blues
2. Tein Basis
3. Eibach Prokit + Tokico Dspec
4. Eibach Prokit + Stock shocks

I do not wish to go for KW/BC coilovers as I believe it would a waste of money if I dont drive it a lot.

With stock suspension this is how it sits:





I am looking for an opinion based on any of these products you guys have used in the past.

Also, what kind of life can I get out of these aftermarket items, ofcourse except the springs.

 

I really love my Tokico Dspec2 shock/spring setup, adjustable for street or track. I rarely go to the track but it's nice to able to adjust how the car handles when I do. I wouldn't recommend non dampening shocks, as the Tokico blues are just 1 click stiffer than stock.

 

Thanks for the suggestion. What kind of life can I expect out of tokico dspec?

 

I've used them in several other cars in the past and they've all held up to occasional track abuse.

 

First thing to do before you get springs/shocks

roll fenders (tire and wheel specs?)

Mileage of your car? (shocks may no longer be in good condition and have to be replaced, which you have to do anyways as is recommended to do anytime you get lowering springs)

What I recommend is tanabe GF210 springs/tokico dspecs. A 1.5in drop provides an aggressive stance, the higher spring rates provide excellent handling and vehicle stability for daily driving

 

That seems to be the prevailing opinion. I have heard only good things about tokico

 

Wheels are 19 8.5/10, tires are 245/275 35, offsets are 15 and 18

Z has 72k miles and so far there are no signs of wear on the shocks

1.5 seems a lot to me, will I be scraping the drive ways and speed breakers?

 

You are gonna rub in the rear for sure, like i said first thing to do is to roll them. While you may get away by reusing your old shocks i highly recommend for you to replacement while the springs are out. You'll save money in the long run by not having to pay someone more to replace them later on when they go bad (if your on a budget you could get the tokico HP Blues which are a oem/like replacement). A 1.5in is a mild drop (that was my old setup i had on my Z), i scrapped from time to time but because where i live we dont have the best roads, speed bumps were no issue for me.

 

BC coils aren't expensive. That'd be the route I would go considering it doesn't see the track much. With springs and aftermarket shocks you might as well just buy the coils so you can have free range of adjustment as you desire

 

Your Z looks pretty good, I thought 1.5" is aggressive, guess not. I was planning to keep it close to 1" and avoid camber kits but seems like it could be worth it

 

For some reason I thought they would be in the 2k range but they are not.

Is buying used coilovers a gamble?

 

I'm really wanting to drop mine, but all in due time I guess, A few other mods are head of my dro, but I def think I'll be going with coilovers.

 

Buying used coilovers are a gamble only if you dont know what your using them for and what to look for. Always buy new suspension parts, ALWAYS. You want coilovers that will perform on the track occasionally and provides the form and look that you want on the street. A good coilover system like that runs 1000 to 1500 depending on how you shop. Since you will probably be looking for more form than function you can use some cheap coilovewr system such as BC racing, Megan, D2, Stance, etc. But if you really want a suspension that will perform, you have these options:

$1000 budget
Spring/Shock combos
Koni yellow, stock revised springs
Koni Yellow, Rsr 2000 springs

$1500
Coilovers
Eibach
Buddy Club
Truechoice
KW v1

OR

Spring/shock combo
Koni yellows with threaded perches on front shocks
Custom Eibach or hypercoil springs 2.5' ID 8" for front, 5.5' OD 13" for rear
spring Rates being 500/400

If you go this route above ^, for height adjustment you need to find rear spring adjusters or the SPL spring buckets to adjust rear height, if not you will have a static height on the spring depending on the rate you have chosen.


$2000

You will know once you start looking

 

Lol that's not my z, should of said that before its just a pic I found on tanabe's website

 

I know it isnt lol I was just giving you options

 

Buying used coilovers is a gamble. You truely never know what the condition of the suspension is. If you go with coilovers, choose new so there is no guessing as to how much wear is actually on your suspension and when it will need to be rebuilt.
I would say go used only if you are good friends with the seller and you know exactly how many miles and much wear is on the coilvers. Good luck with your upgrade.

 

I didn't have to roll with 19x9/10 +20 on 275/35 tires, oem spec alignment with a 1" drop.

 

Sorry for changing the subject and stealing ur pic but can u tell me what wheels are those (ISS forged?) i was thinking about getting some work meisters s1r's but i saw ur car and felt in love with them

 

Hijack my thread? How dare you ... lol just kidding

The picture is not too clear but they look similar to work gnossis

 

They're actually custom forged wheels made by CT Wheels.