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Bshields22 · 04-14-2017, 02:59 PM

Hey guys,

I am trying to make a clear and concise thread about everything you need for a solid and reasonable wheel/suspension set up that is track and street suitable. Here is what I THINK you need and what to consider.(I know there are some personal preferences with one thing over the other). Keep in mind I have little experience in this area and am mentioning what I heave read in many threads. I'd like to throw out a starting point to get some good suggestions to be posted for my own knowledge and to help others:

Coilovers - KW V3 seems to be the most admired although many seem to like other brands

SPL Upper Control Arms

SPL Lower Control Arms

Toe Bolts

Sway Bars

End Links

Wheels- 18-19"

Here is where the complexity lies in my opinion. Wheel size, offset and coil over height/damping setup. Some say with a good full fender, you want about 1/2" between the top of the tire and the inside fender (front fenders have that bump just inside the wheel well where the bumper and quarter panel meet) This make the wheel well space misleading...

With all of this in mind, can those who have a solid setup with track/street usage post all that we need to know in a simple and clear way

Coilver- brand, how much of a drop, Brand's damping setting (if applicable), corner balanced?
Wheel: brand, full wheel and tire specs including wheel offset. How much fender space?
Upper Control Arm: Brand? Alignment Settings? Do you use these setting on and off the track?
Lower Control Arm: Brand? Alignment Settings? Do you use these setting on and off the track?
Toe Bolts - Brand? What settings can you get with or without?
Sway bars: Brand, if adjustable what settings?
Endlinks: Brand? OEM works fine?

Any pics you can provide to bring all this information together as a visual. Please feel free to add other things to consider as well. Please keep in mind this is for Track/Street, not dedicated track setup.

Thank you!

04-14-2017, 02:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bshields22 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2012 Black 370Z-R Rep Power: 698	Suspension Guidelines for Track/Street Hey guys, I am trying to make a clear and concise thread about everything you need for a solid and reasonable wheel/suspension set up that is track and street suitable. Here is what I THINK you need and what to consider.(I know there are some personal preferences with one thing over the other). Keep in mind I have little experience in this area and am mentioning what I heave read in many threads. I'd like to throw out a starting point to get some good suggestions to be posted for my own knowledge and to help others: Coilovers - KW V3 seems to be the most admired although many seem to like other brands SPL Upper Control Arms SPL Lower Control Arms Toe Bolts Sway Bars End Links Wheels- 18-19" Here is where the complexity lies in my opinion. Wheel size, offset and coil over height/damping setup. Some say with a good full fender, you want about 1/2" between the top of the tire and the inside fender (front fenders have that bump just inside the wheel well where the bumper and quarter panel meet) This make the wheel well space misleading... With all of this in mind, can those who have a solid setup with track/street usage post all that we need to know in a simple and clear way Coilver- brand, how much of a drop, Brand's damping setting (if applicable), corner balanced? Wheel: brand, full wheel and tire specs including wheel offset. How much fender space? Upper Control Arm: Brand? Alignment Settings? Do you use these setting on and off the track? Lower Control Arm: Brand? Alignment Settings? Do you use these setting on and off the track? Toe Bolts - Brand? What settings can you get with or without? Sway bars: Brand, if adjustable what settings? Endlinks: Brand? OEM works fine? Any pics you can provide to bring all this information together as a visual. Please feel free to add other things to consider as well. Please keep in mind this is for Track/Street, not dedicated track setup. Thank you! __________________ 308 rwhp \| 252 rwtq \| Fast Intentions CBE 18" Res \| Stillen Gen 3 CAI \| EcuTek Tune \| Stoptech Slotted Rotors and Sport Pads \| KW V3 Coilovers \| SPL Upper Control Arms & Lower Rear Arms \| Seibon CF TS Hood \| Vossen CVT \| SPC Toe bolts Last edited by Bshields22; 04-14-2017 at 03:07 PM.