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Old Aug 5, 2017 | 01:38 PM
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Hey guys, i'm new here just wanna know what kind of suspension i should get for my wheels and tires spec.
they are Enkei wheels 18x10.5 all around and 285 wheels. I have a 03 350z with OEM shocks that need to be replaced. Just want To get Rid of OEM shocks but i want to know if i should go with replacement shocks like Tokico HP or Tokico D-spec, 08 OEM shocks, Coilovers.

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Old Aug 5, 2017 | 01:40 PM
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Suspension for what?

I'm guessing by the 285s all around you are doing some type of road courses?
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Old Aug 5, 2017 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by coletrickle74
Suspension for what?

I'm guessing by the 285s all around you are doing some type of road courses?
I edited my post. Just want To get Rid of OEM shocks but i want to know if i should go with replacement shocks like Tokico HP or Tokico D-spec, 08 OEM shocks, Coilovers. and yes I'm building my car to go autoX on the weekends
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Old Aug 5, 2017 | 01:50 PM
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This seems like a good place to post this...

What would cause this and how do I get them out?

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Old Aug 5, 2017 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by carbuffguy
This seems like a good place to post this...

What would cause this and how do I get them out?

part out

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Old Aug 5, 2017 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Tenshi.z33
I edited my post. Just want To get Rid of OEM shocks but i want to know if i should go with replacement shocks like Tokico HP or Tokico D-spec, 08 OEM shocks, Coilovers. and yes I'm building my car to go autoX on the weekends
I'd check the rule book and see what class you want to compete in. If you're thinking STU it's no place to start. Having said that, if you still want STU it's big $$ to have a competitive 350 there and if you're not a seasoned ax driver you still wont be competitive there.

With 285's I assume you have aftermarket fuca's . Both will drop you into StU

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Old Aug 5, 2017 | 02:22 PM
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If your still going stu there's lots of legal mods here.

https://my350z.com/forum/autocross-road-305/
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https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...coil-over.html

This thread gives a lot of suggestions on conventional suspension for performance.

However, if yours spends more time on track/pylons, and you need/want/can run in class adjustability, you'll need to move to coilovers. But I recommend that if you do, spend the money on proven quality. There's COs from $500 to $2500 (and more). Figure on spending between $1000-2000 for a good set that will last and do the job.
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