Suspension input

Offdutyz · 10-18-2012, 09:13 PM

I'm looking to do some suspension upgrades. I'm looking at getting the Nismo sway bar from Z1. I'm also considering getting the Nismo shocks and springs. Anyone running the Nismo setup? Wondering how the ride quality is and how is it comparable to a coil over set? Is it better to go with a coil over? If so, what is the best set up for under $1,000? Looking for something that has a good ride quality and good for a daily driver. Thanks.

gomer_110 · 10-18-2012, 09:18 PM

As much as I like touting how great the Nismo's are vs. other Z's, if I was you I'd consider suspension components other than the Nismo stuff. While I don't have any experience with coilovers I can tell you for a fact that the Eibach sway bars made a big improvement on my Nismo.

lhinojos · 10-18-2012, 10:08 PM

You can get a set of BC coils for under 1k here from the vendors. Those have great reviews.

Offdutyz · 10-19-2012, 08:32 AM

Thanks for the replies. I see a lot are running the BC BRs. A local shop recommended the Tanabe coilovers, anyone running these or can provide any insight on them? Also see Whiteline and Eibach are the most popular choices in sway bars. What's the pros and cons of each?

theDreamer · 10-19-2012, 08:54 AM

You can PM a member called Triple on the Tanabe coilovers I know he tested them for the company and I think still has them on his car.
The sways are going to end up being based on what you plan to do with the car, auto-x, track, drag, etc.

Offdutyz · 10-19-2012, 09:10 AM

Ok, thanks for the info. Goal is just to have a better overall handling car with maybe a track day once in a blue moon.

Oaksapling · 10-25-2012, 08:09 AM

Tanabe coilovers suspension kits are of high performance, I got the set up done by a technician.

10-18-2012, 09:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Offdutyz Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: VA Posts: 6 Drives: 12 Mag Blk touring Rep Power: 13	Suspension input I'm looking to do some suspension upgrades. I'm looking at getting the Nismo sway bar from Z1. I'm also considering getting the Nismo shocks and springs. Anyone running the Nismo setup? Wondering how the ride quality is and how is it comparable to a coil over set? Is it better to go with a coil over? If so, what is the best set up for under $1,000? Looking for something that has a good ride quality and good for a daily driver. Thanks.

10-18-2012, 09:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	As much as I like touting how great the Nismo's are vs. other Z's, if I was you I'd consider suspension components other than the Nismo stuff. While I don't have any experience with coilovers I can tell you for a fact that the Eibach sway bars made a big improvement on my Nismo. tonythetiger likes this. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

10-19-2012, 08:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	You can PM a member called Triple on the Tanabe coilovers I know he tested them for the company and I think still has them on his car. The sways are going to end up being based on what you plan to do with the car, auto-x, track, drag, etc. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

10-25-2012, 08:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
Oaksapling Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: London Posts: 2 Drives: 2000 Rep Power: 13	Tanabe coilovers suspension kits are of high performance, I got the set up done by a technician. __________________ find parking in Paris and keep your car long hours in Paris parking

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10-18-2012, 10:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
lhinojos Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 559 Drives: 12 370z GM M6 Rep Power: 14	You can get a set of BC coils for under 1k here from the vendors. Those have great reviews.

10-19-2012, 08:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Offdutyz Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: VA Posts: 6 Drives: 12 Mag Blk touring Rep Power: 13	Thanks for the replies. I see a lot are running the BC BRs. A local shop recommended the Tanabe coilovers, anyone running these or can provide any insight on them? Also see Whiteline and Eibach are the most popular choices in sway bars. What's the pros and cons of each?

10-19-2012, 09:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Offdutyz Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: VA Posts: 6 Drives: 12 Mag Blk touring Rep Power: 13	Ok, thanks for the info. Goal is just to have a better overall handling car with maybe a track day once in a blue moon.