Swift springs or br bc coilovers?

BlazinManStan

I want to improve the suspension on my stock 370z. I use it for aggressive daily driving. I value performance more than ride quality. I also want to lower my car a good amount.

I'm on a tight budget so I'm hoping the mods costs around 1500 or less. My current options are BR BC coilovers and Swift springs.

Swift springs:
Advantages - Good performance, good ride quality, and cheap.
Disadvantages - Will not lower my car as much as I want to.

BR BC coilovers:
Advantages - Lower.
Disadvantages - More expensive.

My questions:
1. How do the two compare in terms of performance?
2. What other options do I have?
3. What other parts will I need for each? e.g. camber kit, shocks?

nuTinmuch

If you're interested in performance then I wouldn't waste my money on BC BRs.

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Viera

You answered your own question right there. I went with H&R springs before going with BC coils, and I wish I had gone with coils from the get-go. If you don't have money for it, save up. Hope this helps

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zguynate

Or you could have the best of both worlds and go with some Fortune Auto coilovers with swift springs. It will be right around your $1500 price mark and offer some decent performance with better lowering capabilities than just springs.

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MattP725

You could also get some used higher end coils for under $1500... I have the BCs which I def would take over Swifts just because I don't think they offer enough drop. The rear is stiff though when hitting a bump... I think it is due to my spring rates though... bought them used and the seller said they were 8kg I believe but I could be wrong.

If I could do it again I wouldn't do Swifts but I might consider used KWs.

Viera

I never track my car, but I will go on occasional mountain runs. The BC's are stiff, but I don't mind it one bit. I actually love it. Now if I were to track my Z, I would have saved up a little bit more and opted for some other higher end coilovers. I think the BC coilovers are a great bang-for-buck, and are more than adequate to suit your driving needs. What all do you plan on doing with your Z?

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Viera

I never track my car, but I will go on occasional mountain runs. The BC's are stiff, but I don't mind it one bit. I actually love it. Now if I were to track my Z, I would have saved up a little bit more and opted for some other higher end coilovers. I think the BC coilovers are a great bang-for-buck, and are more than adequate to suit your driving needs. What all do you plan on doing with your Z, OP?

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Viera

Sorry for repost :P

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KaienZ34

Good springs over crap coils any day. Unless you are just going for low.

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CorbinDallas

+1 if going coils look into the KW's as someone mentioned above.

TypeOne

Define "crap" coils?

KaienZ34

Have been known to fall apart during track use.

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corbin09

Do you have a link regarding this? I have never heard of them just falling apart unless they were installed and set up incorrectly.

KaienZ34

My wheel FELL OFF - BC coilover failure

This doesn't really prove anything as i'm sure there is a thread regarding any and every product failed at some point.

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windex

From BCracing-na.info:
Our BR model is perfect for street driving and occasional road course duty.

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