Available coilovers for our Roadsters?

TonySlimfast · 09-19-2011, 02:12 PM

Hey you guys, ive searched through the forums and couldn't really find too much information, but does anyone out there have a list of available coilovers for the roadster? Or can anyone please share their experiences with coilovers on your roadster ?? I am about to make the leap... just trying to find the right ones..

karotZ · 09-20-2011, 04:11 PM

First of all, I just want to say that I dont have a roadster
but I would assume it's suspension is not too different from
a coupe. Now, the most used coils on our Zs are KW V3,
BC BR, TEIN Monoflex and Stance GR+ (I apologize if I
missed a commonly used coil). Now, if I had a roadster, I
would get whichever coil just to achieve a certain drop you
are looking for, get a camber kit, and if you wanna use stock
rays, I would get spacers. Last time I was on stock rays, I
had a 15/20 setup but I'm seeing tuners using 20/20, 20/25,
and even 25/25. It's up to you how flush and low you wanna
get. Yet again, I do not have a roadster, just feeding our
forum members what I know and have gone through.

--edit--
Sorry if my post looks funky, I posted using my phone.

TonySlimfast · 09-20-2011, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karotZ

First of all, I just want to say that I dont have a roadster
but I would assume it's suspension is not too different from
a coupe. Now, the most used coils on our Zs are KW V3,
BC BR, TEIN Monoflex and Stance GR+ (I apologize if I
missed a commonly used coil). Now, if I had a roadster, I
would get whichever coil just to achieve a certain drop you
are looking for, get a camber kit, and if you wanna use stock
rays, I would get spacers. Last time I was on stock rays, I
had a 15/20 setup but I'm seeing tuners using 20/20, 20/25,
and even 25/25. It's up to you how flush and low you wanna
get. Yet again, I do not have a roadster, just feeding our
forum members what I know and have gone through.

--edit--
Sorry if my post looks funky, I posted using my phone.

appreciate the feedback! (dont see anything funky on the post) i did assume that coilovers on the coupe platform was the same, and when I called into bc headquarters the rep told me that the bc br coilovers were not available for the vert =( and tein coilovers excludes the convertibles ... im still doing more research at the moment ...
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corner3garage · 09-20-2011, 06:52 PM

Definitely KW has the best adjustability for the price.

Jamaica · 09-20-2011, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corner3garage

Definitely KW has the best adjustability for the price.

Kirkster · 09-21-2011, 05:57 AM

Happy with my BC racing coils with the external reservoir. Made the car handle much much better than the stock setup..

karotZ · 09-21-2011, 05:30 PM

Corner 3 Garage and UAMotorsports are well respected vendors/sponsors on our forum. Maybe these guys can shed some light as to why coils for the roadster differ.

vividracing · 09-21-2011, 08:19 PM

I know that on the 350Z there was no difference, and so far from what I've seen on the 370Z there is no difference. The reason TEIN excludes the convertible is because they haven't tested it yet; I just confirmed this with TEIN USA. I'll double-check and post back with a final answer!

TonySlimfast · 09-22-2011, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirkster

Happy with my BC racing coils with the external reservoir. Made the car handle much much better than the stock setup..

what's the adjustability and sprint rates on it ? How much did it run you?

TonySlimfast · 09-22-2011, 03:30 PM

I would assume that the suspension would be the same , thanks for the info so far guys ... Sigh not too many verts with coils installed. seems like I should just close my eyes and pick one out the bucket install it, just to write a review about it

karotZ · 09-22-2011, 04:42 PM

UAM is selling KW V3s for $1750 shipped or installed. Now, I am affiliated
nor sponsored by UAM - I just saw the post not too long ago.

As for KW V3, I've heard nothing but really good reviews from REAL owners.

!Fixed!

vividracing · 09-22-2011, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karotZ

UAM is selling KW V3s for $1900 shipped or installed. Now, I am affiliated
nor sponsored by UAM - I just saw the post not too long ago.

As for KW V3, I've heard nothing but really good reviews from REAL owners.

That's a fair price for the KW V3, however, I think the KW V3 is WAY overkill for most people.

Jamaica · 09-22-2011, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karotZ

UAM is selling KW V3s for $1900 shipped or installed. Now, I am affiliated
nor sponsored by UAM - I just saw the post not too long ago.

As for KW V3, I've heard nothing but really good reviews from REAL owners.

Sorry Price is incorrect. Its 1750 shipped! Thread has been updated!

Kirkster · 09-22-2011, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonySlimfast

what's the adjustability and sprint rates on it ? How much did it run you?

they are BC ER Coilovers, custom re-valve of the shock, and 12K/10K swift springs

K

Kirkster · 09-22-2011, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamaica@UAMotorsports

Sorry Price is incorrect. Its 1750 shipped! Thread has been updated!

excellent price!!!

09-19-2011, 02:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
TonySlimfast Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Nawlins' Posts: 158 Drives: 10' 370z black vert Rep Power: 14	Available coilovers for our Roadsters? Hey you guys, ive searched through the forums and couldn't really find too much information, but does anyone out there have a list of available coilovers for the roadster? Or can anyone please share their experiences with coilovers on your roadster ?? I am about to make the leap... just trying to find the right ones..

09-20-2011, 04:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
karotZ Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: not found Posts: 723 Drives: on empty tank of gas Rep Power: 15	First of all, I just want to say that I dont have a roadster but I would assume it's suspension is not too different from a coupe. Now, the most used coils on our Zs are KW V3, BC BR, TEIN Monoflex and Stance GR+ (I apologize if I missed a commonly used coil). Now, if I had a roadster, I would get whichever coil just to achieve a certain drop you are looking for, get a camber kit, and if you wanna use stock rays, I would get spacers. Last time I was on stock rays, I had a 15/20 setup but I'm seeing tuners using 20/20, 20/25, and even 25/25. It's up to you how flush and low you wanna get. Yet again, I do not have a roadster, just feeding our forum members what I know and have gone through. --edit-- Sorry if my post looks funky, I posted using my phone. __________________ VERTEX \| SUIVAX \| AMUSE \| SSR \| SPARCO \| STILLEN \| FAST INTENTIONS x HKS \| HANKOOK \| NARDI \| NRG \| EVO-R \| ROBISPEC \| SPC

09-20-2011, 06:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 35	Definitely KW has the best adjustability for the price. __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

09-21-2011, 05:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 19	Happy with my BC racing coils with the external reservoir. Made the car handle much much better than the stock setup.. __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest:

09-21-2011, 05:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
karotZ Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: not found Posts: 723 Drives: on empty tank of gas Rep Power: 15	Corner 3 Garage and UAMotorsports are well respected vendors/sponsors on our forum. Maybe these guys can shed some light as to why coils for the roadster differ. __________________ VERTEX \| SUIVAX \| AMUSE \| SSR \| SPARCO \| STILLEN \| FAST INTENTIONS x HKS \| HANKOOK \| NARDI \| NRG \| EVO-R \| ROBISPEC \| SPC

09-21-2011, 08:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 39	I know that on the 350Z there was no difference, and so far from what I've seen on the 370Z there is no difference. The reason TEIN excludes the convertible is because they haven't tested it yet; I just confirmed this with TEIN USA. I'll double-check and post back with a final answer! __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

09-22-2011, 03:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
TonySlimfast Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Nawlins' Posts: 158 Drives: 10' 370z black vert Rep Power: 14	I would assume that the suspension would be the same , thanks for the info so far guys ... Sigh not too many verts with coils installed. seems like I should just close my eyes and pick one out the bucket install it, just to write a review about it

09-22-2011, 04:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
karotZ Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: not found Posts: 723 Drives: on empty tank of gas Rep Power: 15	UAM is selling KW V3s for $1750 shipped or installed. Now, I am affiliated nor sponsored by UAM - I just saw the post not too long ago. As for KW V3, I've heard nothing but really good reviews from REAL owners. !Fixed! __________________ VERTEX \| SUIVAX \| AMUSE \| SSR \| SPARCO \| STILLEN \| FAST INTENTIONS x HKS \| HANKOOK \| NARDI \| NRG \| EVO-R \| ROBISPEC \| SPC Last edited by karotZ; 09-27-2011 at 01:43 PM.

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