ianp Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 ................ the standard shocks last? As I've got more used to mine (nearly a month now ) I'm wondering if they are starting to show some wear. The car skips and bounces a little, not badly, but it doesn't feel quite as planted as newer ones I tried. That could be because I'm pushing a bit more than I dared on test drives, though . Car is a '55 that has done about 44k. Any views? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianp Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 Come on guys! I can't believe that no-one has any thought on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 The stock suspension is a bit sloppy. Get yourself a good set of coil overs and a pair if anti roll bars and you will find a huge improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I recon 40K is a good life span for suspension components and would be thinking of changing them if it were my car. I've just renewed the shocks and springs on my Evo and that has covered 46K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianp Posted December 10, 2009 Author Share Posted December 10, 2009 Thanks guys. It's nice to see someone is listening! I guess I'm looking in to suspension upgrades already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriank Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 BC racing coilovers mate, they are pretty good and reasonably priced. Just finally got mine on last night, the car is now low, and handling much improved, even over the Eibach springs I went for stiffer springs tho 12/12, which id reccomend, its still not jarringly stiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Yep, about 40k, but you can improve the ride just by fitting uprated antiroll bars and uprated drop links. Love my RSR Sports I. And then loved them even more when they were set up corectly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhavin85 Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Yep, about 40k, but you can improve the ride just by fitting uprated antiroll bars and uprated drop links. Love my RSR Sports I. And then loved them even more when they were set up corectly!! who did the setup for you? Ive got some HKS coilovers that need to be fitted in the next month or so....not quite sure how to set up coilovers...ive only ever had lowering springs on previous cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Yep, about 40k, but you can improve the ride just by fitting uprated antiroll bars and uprated drop links. Love my RSR Sports I. And then loved them even more when they were set up corectly!! who did the setup for you? Ive got some HKS coilovers that need to be fitted in the next month or so....not quite sure how to set up coilovers...ive only ever had lowering springs on previous cars! Mark @ Abbey... Think he runs HKS on his silver one and that car drives like its on rails... As does mine after he sorted it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianp Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Yep, about 40k, but you can improve the ride just by fitting uprated antiroll bars and uprated drop links. Love my RSR Sports I. And then loved them even more when they were set up corectly!! Do ARBs actually improve the cornering ability, or just the feel when cornering? With good suspension geometry, you shouldnt get a real benefit from them and my impression is that 350z's have pretty good geometry to begin with . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianp Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 BC racing coilovers mate, they are pretty good and reasonably priced. Just finally got mine on last night, the car is now low, and handling much improved, even over the Eibach springs I went for stiffer springs tho 12/12, which id reccomend, its still not jarringly stiff. I've seen BCs recommended a couple of times. Anyone had them long enough to express an opinion on their quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 BC racing coilovers mate, they are pretty good and reasonably priced. Just finally got mine on last night, the car is now low, and handling much improved, even over the Eibach springs I went for stiffer springs tho 12/12, which id reccomend, its still not jarringly stiff. I've seen BCs recommended a couple of times. Anyone had them long enough to express an opinion on their quality? I've recently had a set fitted to my Evo mainly on the strong feedback they've received on the MLR. Even some of the very powerful cars doing Time Attack have fitted them and are very pleased with the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurrish Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 I have been running BC Coilovers for a few months now. Have even tracked my car with them and the handling was superb. Even on the road they take the car to the next level in terms of handling and drive ability. Also they can be setup to your own spec Value for money with excellent quality which you cant beat for the price.....I got mine from CS who also fitted them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianp Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 I have been running BC Coilovers for a few months now. Have even tracked my car with them and the handling was superb. Even on the road they take the car to the next level in terms of handling and drive ability. Also they can be setup to your own spec Value for money with excellent quality which you cant beat for the price.....I got mine from CS who also fitted them You'll have to give me a demo when your car has a working engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 mine feels a little sloppy aswell, ive just topped 50k last week, im going to replace the bushes and see if that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianp Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 mine feels a little sloppy aswell, ive just topped 50k last week, im going to replace the bushes and see if that helps I'd be interested in anyones views on relacing bushes. Do they suffer relatively quickly, and does that effect suspension movement and alignment to any great degree? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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