Which Suspension do you plan on buying?

1.Nismo

2. HKS

3. JIC

4. TEIN

5. Eibach

 

Just trying to get a feel for what the best brand was and which kit everyone has or plans to get.

thanks,
Turbo03

 

Please more votes.......

 

I haven't voted because I'm also waiting to see what people think of all the options.

However, right now I'm leaning towards the Nismo S-Tune since it is a simple, full, setup that seems to balance the car very well. I'm a little nervous about the approx. 1" lower front, but I think I can deal with that.

-D'oh!

 

Like raceboy posted.. NISMO is fixed to the most proper setup.

If you like changing the seutup -- then the TEIN adjustable is the best -- particularly from inside the cockpit.

Will be interesting once the R-tune setup is tested....


Summary... whatever you like...

 

I noticed john350z said that he sold his Teins for the more "track-oriented" JICs. Anyone have any insight as to which would be a better setup for a street car that sees tracktime quite often? Any advantages of one over the other (albeit the adjustability from inside the car with the EDFC)?

 

Someone mentioned the nismo lowers the car 1" in ft. How much lower is the rear? Pls give me feedback on hnadling and ride. I was thinking of going Eibach for lowering for looks but then was worried about camber adjustment and excessive wearing of shocks. Maybe I should pay more and get some handling with it? Is Nismo too much of a harsh ride for street?

 

Probably the Teins.

The JICs are definitely the best coilovers out there for the track, as the track is exactly what they're oriented for.

I just bought some Teins because I've heard the these are a bit less aggressive and more suited for the street, although the spring rates are 671/671 (12/12).

Do a search for the JIC Coilovers. There has been a lot of insight regarding those coilovers on this board.

 

Personally, the Teins offer the best of both worlds aka HYBRID. I always take what's in the middle. I took the touring because I knew I'd be driving the car - not tracking it everyday (yes I'll do some weekend warrioring). I think for most people, the Tein would offer the best option.

3rd

 

If I remember correctly, the JIC had a softer front spring rate than the JIC. Sure a stiffer front is more condusive to cause understeer, but that's not anything a stiffer rear sway bar and higher rear tire pressures can't correct.

 

Check out this thread for interesting Eibach info vs. stock springs. https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....111#post233111

 

jmark

Did you notice that the stock springs have 6 windings and the Eibach have 8, note to mention the Eibach are progressive?

 

The NISMO are also progressive with 8 windings.

 

My Eibach's Pro Kit will be here Monday from DTD. But 5 was not the Eibach Option so I went with other.

 

MaxHax let us know what you think about the bounce/chop after the Eibach install. Thanks!

 

Sure will thanks,

Gonna try and get those "camber" measurements for the benefit of possible over steer problem correction too (from the other thread.)

I know the perfect road for this type of performance comparision too, it's perfect!

 

Choosing the right suspension system depends on what your going after. Do you want adjustability for weekend track events or not? Also, you should focus heavily on what the SPRING RATES are with each kit. The higher they are the less body roll you will have but you will also get a really harsh ride, and if you have 19inch wheels WOW watch out. Spring Rate is the most important I think in choosing my future adjustable coliover kit. You will be suprised that you might not need such big swaybars if you go with a higher S.R.

 

I just saw this post in the classifeds. Eibach looks like best bang for the buck.

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=23081

 

The Nismo suspension is'nt adjustable, so if you want knife edge precision you will not get with this setup.

You can get the complete Nismo S-tune suspension kit (shocks, springs, stabilizer bars) for the same price of the JIC coil overs.

 

Until a suspension system solves the bounce problem, I'm not changing the suspension. Yes, I would like to lower the car, about 1", but the main reason for me to work on the suspension is the bounce and tire ware issues.