I'm looking to replace my stock suspension with a coilover setup (want height and rebound adjustability) however I'm looking for a setup which isn't overly harsh. I'd like to stiffin them up for track days but enjoy somewhat of a decent ride during everyday cruising.

I've searched the archives but couldn't really find a conclusive answer. What's the concesus among everyone on coilover kits that would give me what I'm looking for?...Thanks

Rami

 

Tein CS comes to mind, but I don't know if it would "stiffen" up enough to meet your needs. The system is specifically designed for ride comfort and features adjustable dampners.

 

TEIN CS is going to be perfect for you then...

You can add the EDFC System which is the electronic Damping Force Control unit... It alows you to adjust the 16 levels of dampning on the fly... so if you come up to a bumpy road or want a smooth luxury ride, put it on the softest setting... if you want to hit up some twisty roads, put it on the hardest setting...

these are instock...

http://www.performancenissanparts.co...roducts_id=292

 

i would highly recommend the HKS LS+ coilovers.....i haven't tracked them yet but the ride is very comfortable. in doing some spirited driving they have handled well....eliminating all bounce and the car really bites into the corners now...no more understeer. i dropped down about a 1/2 inch on stock rims and tires and they are 30 way adjustable. also, no noise what so ever and very accessible when changing dampner settings...i believe they are priced around the same as the teins

 

i second the HKS LS+

 

I third the LS+

 

LS + or the Cusco's

The CS fall a bit short IMHO as they are only 1 way height adjustable, though a nice setup for pure road use....even on their stiffest setting, they are not a true performance oriented setup though (nor are they intended to be). They are monotube though, which is nice.

Budget obviously plays a huge factor, as does intended usage. You might find the Tein Basic all you really "need"...these lack all the adjustments of the others, but they are extremely comfortable

 

your best bet might be the tein flex with edfc.

Yes some of the other coilovers might be a stiffer ride however easy of adjustability is just not there. The HKS hipermax 2 for example if you want to adjust the damperer you need to unload the springs in order to make a dampening adjustment.

The Tein CS coilover are really only good for street applications.

If you track your car Flex is definitely the way to go.

email me if you are still looking for suspension.
jchen@streetimage.com

-Jeff

 

tein CS!!

 

couldnt be happier with my Tein CS's

 

What are the specific differences between the CS and FLEX setups? Adjustable range and spring rates?

 

the spring rates on the Flex are almost double than the rates on the CS. dampening on the Flex will be stiffer too.

 

But CS is still stiffer than stock, right? Reason i'm confused is the fact that it's marketed as a comfortable ride, and I don't see how that can be done without lowering the rates.

Flex > CS > Stock (as far as spring rates/stiffness)?

 

ok the tein cs are 7/7 the flex are 12/12

might i also throw into the fray endless/zeal v6's for the 350 as well.. also if you are looking into tein ... there is a groupbuy for tein right now. In the vendor gourpbuy forums.

 

From our site:

The Type Flex combines the attributes of a performance racing suspension with the performance and durability a daily driven car commands. Full-length adjustment and height adjustment for separate setting of the height and spring preload, 16 levels of damping force adjustment (compression and rebound together). Teflon coating for rust prevention, Newly designed spring seat and spring seat lock for easy height adjusting, Pillow ball upper mounts are included, Compatible with EDFC, Available for overhaul. Spring rates are 12 kg/mm front (671lbs), 12 kg/mm rear (671 lbs rear). Usually ships in 1-4 days.

The Tein CS is just the ticket if a cost effective, comfortable suspension system is what you and your Z crave. TEIN Type CS damper was designed to give comfort to sophisticated drivers. The CS uses a hard rubber upper mount for noise proofing and mono-tube type shell case to improve handling.

* Improved ride comfort over original shock absorbers.
* A hard rubber upper mount is used for noise proofing.
* 16 levels of damping force adjustment (compression and rebound together).
* Ride height adjustable.
* A mono-tube design and increased shell case diameter allow for 30% more oil capacity,
as compared to OEM shock absorber, to handle the upsizing of wheel with lower profile tires.
* Available for overhaul inside the US.

Spring rates are 7.0 kg/mm front and rear (391 lbs),

For the ultimate in performance adjustability, you can add the EFDC (Electronic Dampening Force Controller) to the Type Flex or Type CS versions. This small control unit (about the size of a turbo timer) uses 4 stepper motors mounted atop each coilover. The control unit is then mounted inside the car, and gives you full 16 way dampening control for front and rear (independent of one another). EDFC can store in its memory up to three types of damping force levels which have been set up according to various situations, and is equipped with a memory recall function. With the touch of a button, the driver can set the damping force level to his/her preference in various modes such as a normal driving mode when going out with family, a sports mode when enjoying a winding road alone, and a cruising mode when driving on a freeway. Moreover, pushing the button for more than two seconds can easily change the stored memory

Good luck on doing a TEIN GB

 

tein will be stiffer as far as the "flex" goes compared to the LS+...don't know about the CS. as far as changing settings, just a few minutes and you can have the whole car done...its that easy with the LS+

if you go tein, instead of getting edfc get a set of sways....once you are setup there really is no need to change the dampner settings...just my .02

 

great info...thank u all for your help.

 

der... how could I forget to mention the LS+

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