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Originally Posted by #452-LE
We all know that modding our Z's is a sick, disgusting, and contagious habit. And to make matters worse, it's lightening the weight in our wallets quicker than adding it. However, one may state that it is better than loosing all of your teeth, alienating yourself from society, working at a truck stop for spare change, and being found purple in a ditch.
So, in efforts to keep feeding this mod-bug I am looking to both add a big break kit and coilover suspension to my money pit. Below I have narrowed down a list of brands to suit both my desire for a quality product and my greenbacks spending limits. My driving will consist of mainly casual street 60%, spirited street 35% and the occasional track day 5% (once the AT can handle the force-fed power of the TT). I would want the wheels to be tucked nicely, but not hidden.
With that in mind, I would like something close to or smoother to the stock ride on the street and easily adjustable to firm-up for spirited driving. Is this even possible???....
*Big Brake Kits: 6 or 8pot front/ 4 rear:
-AP racing
-Wilwood
-StopTech
*Coilovers:
-HKS III
-KW V3
-Tein Monoflex
-Tein Flex
Will anyone please shed some light on the pro's and con's from personal experience of each? Where should I buy the components? What other suspension mods/components to complement the 255's up front and the 305's in the back? BTW, on 20's. Spring rates? What meat should I use in the calipers?
Anything else? Opinions/ questions related to helping this brainstorming process are greatly appreciated!!
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It is pretty hard to beat AP Racing brake systems for their history, technology and, in this case, vast experience with the 370Z (since before the car's launch). If you have any specific questions or would like help in determining which rotor and pad arrangement to select with your kit, contact Stillen for assistance.