Need some help choosing some coilovers

WigglyTurtle · 06-02-2016, 04:47 PM

I recently bought a new 370z and the ride is still too soft and it sits so high it looks funny. I'm hoping not to spend a fortune but I want to buy something that is quality and will be fun on the back roads/a few track days in the future. My current options are:
Stance Super Sports
BC BR's
Fortune Auto 500's

What are you guys' opinions on these or do you have another recommendation? Trying to stay $1500 or less

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Slartibartfas · 06-02-2016, 08:05 PM

Your head just went "boom"
G37 Sedan RWD Coil-overs Redux - MyG37

osburnrs · 06-02-2016, 08:43 PM

My head went boom! Is the front camber adjustable with any of these or do I have to buy camber arms?

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cv129 · 06-02-2016, 09:47 PM

370z front camber is only adjustable via aftermarket front upper control arms.

osburnrs · 06-02-2016, 11:03 PM

I have a 2015 Nismo. Would it be safe to say I could increase the camber with just spacers? I'd like to be at -2 front and -3 rear for track days. I think it's -2 on the rear factory. Don't really want to buy coilovers and arms if I don't have to.

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WigglyTurtle · 06-02-2016, 11:58 PM

That is a really helpful list but I was also trying to get personal opinions and experiences.

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osburnrs · 06-03-2016, 06:31 AM

I'm leaning towards the BC RC's or KSport but I don't have experience with either one of them.

Loving my Nismo!!!

BoneZ · 06-03-2016, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osburnrs

I have a 2015 Nismo. Would it be safe to say I could increase the camber with just spacers? I'd like to be at -2 front and -3 rear for track days. I think it's -2 on the rear factory. Don't really want to buy coilovers and arms if I don't have to.

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Spacers are a linear adjustment. They aren't going to effectively change your camber.

osburnrs · 06-03-2016, 06:46 AM

Sounds like camber kits and coilovers are in my future. Thanks for the info.

Loving my Nismo!!!

Slartibartfas · 06-03-2016, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WigglyTurtle

That is a really helpful list but I was also trying to get personal opinions and experiences.

That is one of the failings of that type of list. I collected some prices but that's too fluid a characteristic to "publish". About the only review-type info I can supply is that digressive valving tends to be the most appropriate for the majority of applications.

cv129 · 06-03-2016, 10:49 AM

^ I wouldn't say it's a failing imho, quite the contrary. Personal opinions are subjective and relative to the reviewer's skill set and previous experiences..."too hard" to one driver can be "too soft" for another. A list is best to sticking to cold hard facts, which your list clearly provides.

Silly Rabbit · 06-03-2016, 04:19 PM

I'm not expert, but very happy with my Powertrix coilovers. Charles is a Z owner andoffers the option to swap out the springs for Swift springs.

Nice review HERE.

Rusty · 06-03-2016, 11:38 PM

To adjust camber on the front of the Z. You need adjustable upper control arms. Spacers will do nothing. The arms that are out there are Z1, the new SPC, VooDoo 13, and the SPL's. All these arms will change both camber and caster. The SPL's are the easiest to adjust, and they are top of the line.

Hotrodz · 06-04-2016, 08:38 AM

I have Fortune Auto 500 and I like them a lot. Here are a few threads on them: Fortune 500 vs Fortune 510

Fortune Auto Coilovers - Who's got them?

Quick review: Fortune Auto 500 and the new Michellin A/S 3

06-02-2016, 04:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
WigglyTurtle Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 88 Drives: '16 Nissan 370Z B M6 Rep Power: 9	Need some help choosing some coilovers I recently bought a new 370z and the ride is still too soft and it sits so high it looks funny. I'm hoping not to spend a fortune but I want to buy something that is quality and will be fun on the back roads/a few track days in the future. My current options are: Stance Super Sports BC BR's Fortune Auto 500's What are you guys' opinions on these or do you have another recommendation? Trying to stay $1500 or less Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-02-2016, 08:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Slartibartfas Track Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 551 Drives: 2011 G37S sedan Rep Power: 10	Your head just went "boom" G37 Sedan RWD Coil-overs Redux - MyG37 __________________ 2011 Journey Sport sedan 7AT \| SPL front, SPC rear camber arms \| ARK Grip cat-back \|

06-02-2016, 09:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,236 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	370z front camber is only adjustable via aftermarket front upper control arms. gomer_110 likes this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

06-03-2016, 10:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,236 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	^ I wouldn't say it's a failing imho, quite the contrary. Personal opinions are subjective and relative to the reviewer's skill set and previous experiences..."too hard" to one driver can be "too soft" for another. A list is best to sticking to cold hard facts, which your list clearly provides. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

06-03-2016, 04:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
Silly Rabbit Track Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brookston, IN Age: 54 Posts: 683 Drives: '12 PW Touring Sport Rep Power: 619	I'm not expert, but very happy with my Powertrix coilovers. Charles is a Z owner andoffers the option to swap out the springs for Swift springs. Nice review HERE. __________________ NISMO R Tune Intakes \ Fast Intentions RHFC \ Borla CBE \ EcuTek Tuned\ SPL Camber Arms \ Powertrix Coilovers \ Swift Springs \ Avant Garde \ Wicked CAS \ Morimoto XB Halos \ Custom Fenders \ Hotchkis Sways \ NLP Splitter

06-02-2016, 08:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
osburnrs Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 148 Drives: 2015 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 13	My head went boom! Is the front camber adjustable with any of these or do I have to buy camber arms? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-02-2016, 11:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
osburnrs Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 148 Drives: 2015 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 13	I have a 2015 Nismo. Would it be safe to say I could increase the camber with just spacers? I'd like to be at -2 front and -3 rear for track days. I think it's -2 on the rear factory. Don't really want to buy coilovers and arms if I don't have to. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-02-2016, 11:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
WigglyTurtle Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 88 Drives: '16 Nissan 370Z B M6 Rep Power: 9	That is a really helpful list but I was also trying to get personal opinions and experiences. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-03-2016, 06:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
osburnrs Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 148 Drives: 2015 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 13	I'm leaning towards the BC RC's or KSport but I don't have experience with either one of them. Loving my Nismo!!!

06-03-2016, 06:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
osburnrs Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 148 Drives: 2015 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 13	Sounds like camber kits and coilovers are in my future. Thanks for the info. Loving my Nismo!!!

06-03-2016, 11:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,219 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	To adjust camber on the front of the Z. You need adjustable upper control arms. Spacers will do nothing. The arms that are out there are Z1, the new SPC, VooDoo 13, and the SPL's. All these arms will change both camber and caster. The SPL's are the easiest to adjust, and they are top of the line. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

06-04-2016, 08:38 AM	#14 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	I have Fortune Auto 500 and I like them a lot. Here are a few threads on them: Fortune 500 vs Fortune 510 Fortune Auto Coilovers - Who's got them? Quick review: Fortune Auto 500 and the new Michellin A/S 3 __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

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