coilovers

Elmo370z · 10-18-2016, 12:43 AM

So I'm making a wish list and coilovers come into mind, but i don't know what is the best choice besides the endless budget type. Car isn't a DD so I'm not in the market for something that is comfortable on the streets, i need to perform on the track. So I come up with 3 choice. KW v3 ( Most popular?) tien monoflex with edfc, Or BC coilovers.

Optimiser · 10-18-2016, 01:27 AM

Try the MCA brand from Australia. I'll be upgrading my BC's to these next.
MCA Suspension

AlWakRa · 10-18-2016, 02:02 AM

Somehow, I am in the same boat and I am very inclined toward Tien for their edfc active pro, a local subaru guy who used it, said it made a great difference in the track and offered to use it if I have the coilovers before buying, unfortunately I am on oems.

I made it easier for myself to make it the deciding factor and I was thinking about the new monosport but a friend told me the spring rates may be too much for a car without aero parts, and now I am between it and flex z.

Would be interesting to see other people opinion on that setup.

Good luck in your choice.

Hotrodz · 10-18-2016, 08:33 AM

First things first...what is your budget?

MAMotorsports · 10-18-2016, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

First things first...what is your budget?

Elmo370z · 10-18-2016, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

First things first...what is your budget?

3k would be the most i'd like to sink into it. The kw v3 and monoflex are between 2,300-2,600 I'm ok with that.

BGTV8 · 10-18-2016, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Elmo370z

3k would be the most i'd like to sink into it. The kw v3 and monoflex are between 2,300-2,600 I'm ok with that.

Elmo, I suggest you look seriously at the MCA Suspension shocks (MCA Suspension)

.... their prices are AU$ and at current exchange rates, usd.75c buys 1AUD. You might have some freight costs but import taxes ought to be minimal because of the US/AUS free trade agreement.

The MCA S15 just won WTAC at Sydney motorsport park so they clearly know how to set up suspension. Many of my race buddies use MCA in their race cars.

Only problem might be service if your alternative choice can be supported with re-valve/repair local to you.

Elmo370z · 10-18-2016, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BGTV8

Elmo, I suggest you look seriously at the MCA Suspension shocks (MCA Suspension)

.... their prices are AU$ and at current exchange rates, usd.75c buys 1AUD. You might have some freight costs but import taxes ought to be minimal because of the US/AUS free trade agreement.

The MCA S15 just won WTAC at Sydney motorsport park so they clearly know how to set up suspension. Many of my race buddies use MCA in their race cars.

Only problem might be service if your alternative choice can be supported with re-valve/repair local to you.

Ill take a look at them. Thank you sir

cv129 · 10-18-2016, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BGTV8

Elmo, I suggest you look seriously at the MCA Suspension shocks (MCA Suspension)

.... their prices are AU$ and at current exchange rates, usd.75c buys 1AUD. You might have some freight costs but import taxes ought to be minimal because of the US/AUS free trade agreement.

The MCA S15 just won WTAC at Sydney motorsport park so they clearly know how to set up suspension. Many of my race buddies use MCA in their race cars.

Only problem might be service if your alternative choice can be supported with re-valve/repair local to you.

Especially if you are getting more and more active in track events. I would also add the ease of adjustment (aka getting to the adjustment knob) into the consideration.

KW V3 - I remember reading that KW facility in CA would no longer revalve the non competition dampers, only rebuild. Although I think a few independent shops (Robispec comes to mind) can do that.

Bilstein PSS10 - if you are gonna consider V3, you should add this to your list.

Koni - at your price range, I think you have enough to get a set of custom valved Koni along with the supporting hardwares (top hat, springs, rear height adjuster, etc). A couple of members here (redline10000 and j-rho) went that route.

Elmo370z · 10-18-2016, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

Especially if you are getting more and more active in track events. I would also add the ease of adjustment (aka getting to the adjustment knob) into the consideration.

KW V3 - I remember reading that KW facility in CA would no longer revalve the non competition dampers, only rebuild. Although I think a few independent shops (Robispec comes to mind) can do that.

Bilstein PSS10 - if you are gonna consider V3, you should add this to your list.

Koni - at your price range, I think you have enough to get a set of custom valved Koni along with the supporting hardwares (top hat, springs, rear height adjuster, etc). A couple of members here (redline10000 and j-rho) went that route.

I'll mark everything down in my notes. Thank you

Hotrodz · 10-18-2016, 10:48 AM

I would look at Stance and Fortune Auto as both provide customized and tunable products. MAMotorsports is got the hook up with Stance and I have had good luck with contacting Fortune Auto directly.

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derraj06 · 10-18-2016, 10:52 AM

I second MAMotorsports and Stance for that budget.

03threefiftyz · 10-18-2016, 02:08 PM

Ohlins DFV at that price range.

2011 Nismo#91 · 10-18-2016, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz

Ohlins DFV at that price range.

They make that for the 370 now?

03threefiftyz · 10-18-2016, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

They make that for the 370 now?

I googled and saw some stuff pop up....but didn't look beyond that.

10-18-2016, 12:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,724 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295378	coilovers So I'm making a wish list and coilovers come into mind, but i don't know what is the best choice besides the endless budget type. Car isn't a DD so I'm not in the market for something that is comfortable on the streets, i need to perform on the track. So I come up with 3 choice. KW v3 ( Most popular?) tien monoflex with edfc, Or BC coilovers.

10-18-2016, 01:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Optimiser Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 456 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z MT Rep Power: 20145	Try the MCA brand from Australia. I'll be upgrading my BC's to these next. MCA Suspension BGTV8 and Elmo370z like this.

10-18-2016, 02:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
AlWakRa Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Qatar Posts: 600 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13450	Somehow, I am in the same boat and I am very inclined toward Tien for their edfc active pro, a local subaru guy who used it, said it made a great difference in the track and offered to use it if I have the coilovers before buying, unfortunately I am on oems. I made it easier for myself to make it the deciding factor and I was thinking about the new monosport but a friend told me the spring rates may be too much for a car without aero parts, and now I am between it and flex z. Would be interesting to see other people opinion on that setup. Good luck in your choice. Elmo370z likes this. __________________ 2010 370Z Touring Sport Pearl White 6MT Powered by: Fast Intentions - Motordyne - Stillen - OS Giken - CJ Motorsports - Mishimoto - MCA Suspension - SPL - SuperPRO - RJM - Z1 Motorsport - Zspeed - Volk My Humble Journals

10-18-2016, 08:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	First things first...what is your budget? cv129, gomer_110 and Rusty like this. __________________ *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\|

10-18-2016, 10:48 AM	#11 (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 would look at Stance and Fortune Auto as both provide customized and tunable products. MAMotorsports is got the hook up with Stance and I have had good luck with contacting Fortune Auto directly. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Masterbeatty likes this. __________________ *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\|

10-18-2016, 10:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
derraj06 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 406 Drives: MB 370z Rep Power: 12	I second MAMotorsports and Stance for that budget. __________________ 2010 Monterey Blue 370Z

10-18-2016, 02:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
03threefiftyz Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MD Posts: 536 Drives: 03 350z 6mt Rep Power: 17	Ohlins DFV at that price range.

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