Best Suspension

Devil Z · 02-13-2009, 02:52 AM

I'm looking for a great if not the best suspension for a 370Z. Does anyone have any pics, brands or links to help me find one?? BTW Coilovers, I had Nismo in mind, but is there anything you recommend?

M.Bonanni · 02-13-2009, 04:07 AM

As far as I know, there aren't any coilover applications for the 370Z that have hit US soil yet. There are many different coilovers that are good for different things. So lets start by asking a few questions to help narrow it down. What type of driving are you doing? Just street? Road course? Both? What are you most concerned with? Price? Comfort? Adjustability? Brand name? On-track performance?

Also, if the Nismo coilovers are anything like the 350Z ones, they will not have any height adjustment, plus they are expensive for what they are in my opinion.

Devil Z · 02-13-2009, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

As far as I know, there aren't any coilover applications for the 370Z that have hit US soil yet. There are many different coilovers that are good for different things. So lets start by asking a few questions to help narrow it down. What type of driving are you doing? Just street? Road course? Both? What are you most concerned with? Price? Comfort? Adjustability? Brand name? On-track performance?

Also, if the Nismo coilovers are anything like the 350Z ones, they will not have any height adjustment, plus they are expensive for what they are in my opinion.

Well I want a fair price, nothing dramatic, but I want my suspension to be road and course something reliable on both parameters. It has to be comfortable to an extent similar to stock, I want adjustability available, brandwise I wouldn't mind Mine's or something similar. As far as track perofrmance, I don't plan on racing at the track, but yet have the option to set the tune to handle the track with ease.

Coilovers are my priority when it comes to suspension, any links, pics, or prices would be nice. Thanks for the help.

M.Bonanni · 02-13-2009, 04:51 AM

Well your main benchmark companies for street/track combo performance are going to be BC Racing, KW Suspension, Stance, Tien, HKS.

BC Racing is in my opinion, the best bang for the buck for a street/track coilover. Some people give them a bad rap because they aren't as expensive as others, but from first hand experience I think they are excellent. I have run other people's 350Zs on the track with them, I have them on my personal Evo IX, will be running them on my 350Z time attack car, and will probably be my choice for the 370Z. They have all of the features of the more expensive coilovers like ride height adjustment separate from pre-load, 30 levels of compression/rebound adjustment (that actually make a difference), brackets for your brake lines, and even custom spring rates if needed. Their flagship coilovers (BR Type) go for $999.

KW Suspension is a lot of people's favorite because they have built a good reputation for their stuff. They are great coilovers, but they will come in around the low $2k range most likely for their Variant 3, which is the most popular. If you're willing to spend the money, then these are a good bet, but to be quite honest, I think for your needs there are better bang for your buck systems out there.

Stance is kind of in between the KW and BC. I have used Stance coilovers for the past three years on my time attack 350Z with no complaints. They have a lot of the same great features the others do and their flagship coilover, the GR+ will probably come in around $1200.

Tien is a big name, but I have to be honest, I have never liked any product I have had of theirs. I had their Flex coilovers years ago on my 350Z and have also had just their lowering springs on my old G35 and didn't like either. The Tien Flex's come in around $2k for their 350Z application, I am sure it will be similar for their 370Z stuff.

HKS is another big name, and from what I have heard, their coilovers are also pretty good. I personally have never tried any of their coilovers, so I don't really have an opinion on them, but thier pricing is around the $1900 range for their Hypermax III coilover.

Again, none of these have hit the states yet though. BC Racing 370Z coilovers are hopefully only a few weeks away from being released, KW is saying another month before theirs are out, HKS already has theirs done in Japan but haven't gotten to the US yet, and last I checked a few weeks ago Tien and Stance hadn't started development yet.

RCZ · 02-13-2009, 07:47 PM

^ What he said.

I cant say I like the BC's or the Teins (I had tein flexes). The HKS and Zeal's are usually too stiff.

Stance is OK.

I'm buying the KW V3's which are great on and off the track.

If you want more track biased setups that are somewhat livable on the street look at some Ohlins (but prepare to pay $2700+) or the KW Clubsports which are also pretty decent on and off the track.

Skaterbasist · 02-13-2009, 08:55 PM

Best suspension? For what? Street or track?

Either way, the "the best" suspension doesn't exist. These opinions are always subjective.

Paradox · 02-13-2009, 09:48 PM

I've personally had Tein Flexes on my last two cars EK and a G35. They are slightly stiffer over OEM and have adjustable ride height, along with adjustable dampening. I primarily use the car for daily driving and "spirited" canyon driving, gotta love them curvy roads. But the overall feel, of the Teins was kind of disappointing, and I plan on trying the HKS Hipermax III when they come out. I've heard and read many great reviews for on and off the track.

370z4Steve · 02-13-2009, 10:17 PM

HKS are great for a street and track setup..very high quality great ride.

Devil Z · 02-14-2009, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

Well your main benchmark companies for street/track combo performance are going to be BC Racing, KW Suspension, Stance, Tien, HKS.

BC Racing is in my opinion, the best bang for the buck for a street/track coilover. Some people give them a bad rap because they aren't as expensive as others, but from first hand experience I think they are excellent. I have run other people's 350Zs on the track with them, I have them on my personal Evo IX, will be running them on my 350Z time attack car, and will probably be my choice for the 370Z. They have all of the features of the more expensive coilovers like ride height adjustment separate from pre-load, 30 levels of compression/rebound adjustment (that actually make a difference), brackets for your brake lines, and even custom spring rates if needed. Their flagship coilovers (BR Type) go for $999.

KW Suspension is a lot of people's favorite because they have built a good reputation for their stuff. They are great coilovers, but they will come in around the low $2k range most likely for their Variant 3, which is the most popular. If you're willing to spend the money, then these are a good bet, but to be quite honest, I think for your needs there are better bang for your buck systems out there.

Stance is kind of in between the KW and BC. I have used Stance coilovers for the past three years on my time attack 350Z with no complaints. They have a lot of the same great features the others do and their flagship coilover, the GR+ will probably come in around $1200.

Tien is a big name, but I have to be honest, I have never liked any product I have had of theirs. I had their Flex coilovers years ago on my 350Z and have also had just their lowering springs on my old G35 and didn't like either. The Tien Flex's come in around $2k for their 350Z application, I am sure it will be similar for their 370Z stuff.

HKS is another big name, and from what I have heard, their coilovers are also pretty good. I personally have never tried any of their coilovers, so I don't really have an opinion on them, but thier pricing is around the $1900 range for their Hypermax III coilover.

Again, none of these have hit the states yet though. BC Racing 370Z coilovers are hopefully only a few weeks away from being released, KW is saying another month before theirs are out, HKS already has theirs done in Japan but haven't gotten to the US yet, and last I checked a few weeks ago Tien and Stance hadn't started development yet.

Hmm I am definitley going to reserach this list. Thanks again

Devil Z · 02-14-2009, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by danops

I would like to personally suggest JIC-Magic FLT-AR (aka FLT-A2) when it becomes available for the 370z. It is a great monotube damper and is afforably priced when compared to Penske Racing suspensions & Ohlins. I've used it on several S13's, S14's, Z33's, Mr2 Spyder's, S2000's, Protege's, and many others.

Most of the time they include upper pillowball mounts & camber plates for front strut applications.

For budget concious consumers, the FLT-AS (aka FLT-A1) is a good choice.

There are several more reasons why I like the JIC: build quality, research & development, quality of raw materials, greater piston strength, precise dampening adjustment & feedback, longevity, ride quality, and exceptional handling characteristics.

In due time, we will all see more brands, more options, and many reviews of suspension components. It will be up to you on which one fits your needs... some people like smooth or stiff, some like extreme lowering or mild drops, some people may be on a budget and may have to sacrifice build quality or performance.

Once there are more 370z's around you, I'd recommend finding local 370z owners that may have brand A, brand B, and brand C to feel, drive, and experience the various suspension setups. Keep in mind that there are 2 main variables that change within each setup that directly affect ride quality and/or handling: Dampening (compression/rebound) and Ride Height. In addition to those 2 variables... road conditions and driving style will affect the 'feel'. Try to compare them on the same stretch of road or track.

I hope this helps....

~Dan

Can you post links on these suspensions??

DJcuetip · 02-19-2009, 02:12 AM

Eibach will be working on my car next week developing lower spring kits, sway bars, COILOVERS, and more.. so they will hit the market soon!

msl82 · 02-20-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DJcuetip

Eibach will be working on my car next week developing lower spring kits, sway bars, COILOVERS, and more.. so they will hit the market soon!

Do you know the selling date? I think I have seen somewhere that Eibach springs will go on sale around May..

dcast069 · 01-18-2015, 02:07 AM

I actually just finished installing my BC Racing BR Coilovers and I gotta say I am really happy with the results. Installation is very easy, quality of the items them selves are great. One of the better features is how easy they are to adjust. I actually bought mine used for about $700 with about 3k miles on them. So it was a pretty sweet deal too.

DEpointfive0 · 01-18-2015, 02:23 AM

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synolimit · 01-18-2015, 03:06 AM

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02-13-2009, 02:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
Devil Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: peoria Posts: 200 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 242	Best Suspension I'm looking for a great if not the best suspension for a 370Z. Does anyone have any pics, brands or links to help me find one?? BTW Coilovers, I had Nismo in mind, but is there anything you recommend?

02-13-2009, 04:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	As far as I know, there aren't any coilover applications for the 370Z that have hit US soil yet. There are many different coilovers that are good for different things. So lets start by asking a few questions to help narrow it down. What type of driving are you doing? Just street? Road course? Both? What are you most concerned with? Price? Comfort? Adjustability? Brand name? On-track performance? Also, if the Nismo coilovers are anything like the 350Z ones, they will not have any height adjustment, plus they are expensive for what they are in my opinion. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

02-13-2009, 04:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	Well your main benchmark companies for street/track combo performance are going to be BC Racing, KW Suspension, Stance, Tien, HKS. BC Racing is in my opinion, the best bang for the buck for a street/track coilover. Some people give them a bad rap because they aren't as expensive as others, but from first hand experience I think they are excellent. I have run other people's 350Zs on the track with them, I have them on my personal Evo IX, will be running them on my 350Z time attack car, and will probably be my choice for the 370Z. They have all of the features of the more expensive coilovers like ride height adjustment separate from pre-load, 30 levels of compression/rebound adjustment (that actually make a difference), brackets for your brake lines, and even custom spring rates if needed. Their flagship coilovers (BR Type) go for $999. KW Suspension is a lot of people's favorite because they have built a good reputation for their stuff. They are great coilovers, but they will come in around the low $2k range most likely for their Variant 3, which is the most popular. If you're willing to spend the money, then these are a good bet, but to be quite honest, I think for your needs there are better bang for your buck systems out there. Stance is kind of in between the KW and BC. I have used Stance coilovers for the past three years on my time attack 350Z with no complaints. They have a lot of the same great features the others do and their flagship coilover, the GR+ will probably come in around $1200. Tien is a big name, but I have to be honest, I have never liked any product I have had of theirs. I had their Flex coilovers years ago on my 350Z and have also had just their lowering springs on my old G35 and didn't like either. The Tien Flex's come in around $2k for their 350Z application, I am sure it will be similar for their 370Z stuff. HKS is another big name, and from what I have heard, their coilovers are also pretty good. I personally have never tried any of their coilovers, so I don't really have an opinion on them, but thier pricing is around the $1900 range for their Hypermax III coilover. Again, none of these have hit the states yet though. BC Racing 370Z coilovers are hopefully only a few weeks away from being released, KW is saying another month before theirs are out, HKS already has theirs done in Japan but haven't gotten to the US yet, and last I checked a few weeks ago Tien and Stance hadn't started development yet. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

02-13-2009, 09:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Paradox Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: LA Posts: 62 Drives: 05 G35 IP 6MT Rep Power: 200	I've personally had Tein Flexes on my last two cars EK and a G35. They are slightly stiffer over OEM and have adjustable ride height, along with adjustable dampening. I primarily use the car for daily driving and "spirited" canyon driving, gotta love them curvy roads. But the overall feel, of the Teins was kind of disappointing, and I plan on trying the HKS Hipermax III when they come out. I've heard and read many great reviews for on and off the track. __________________ Current: 05 IP G35C 6MT

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02-13-2009, 07:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	^ What he said. I cant say I like the BC's or the Teins (I had tein flexes). The HKS and Zeal's are usually too stiff. Stance is OK. I'm buying the KW V3's which are great on and off the track. If you want more track biased setups that are somewhat livable on the street look at some Ohlins (but prepare to pay $2700+) or the KW Clubsports which are also pretty decent on and off the track.

02-13-2009, 08:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Skaterbasist Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 99 Drives: 06 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 268	Best suspension? For what? Street or track? Either way, the "the best" suspension doesn't exist. These opinions are always subjective.

02-13-2009, 10:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
370z4Steve Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: west Posts: 231 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 672	HKS are great for a street and track setup..very high quality great ride.

02-19-2009, 02:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
DJcuetip Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 704 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 260	Eibach will be working on my car next week developing lower spring kits, sway bars, COILOVERS, and more.. so they will hit the market soon!

01-18-2015, 02:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
dcast069 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Miramar Posts: 13 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z Auto Rep Power: 12	I actually just finished installing my BC Racing BR Coilovers and I gotta say I am really happy with the results. Installation is very easy, quality of the items them selves are great. One of the better features is how easy they are to adjust. I actually bought mine used for about $700 with about 3k miles on them. So it was a pretty sweet deal too.

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