Mike46 Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 So after a few trips to a local village pub and a few speed bumps I've decided that my zed is possibly a tad low for me at the front I believe it is currently fitted with Eibach lowering springs. I love how it looks so I don't want to raise it much but I'm thinking maybe 10mm higher at the front could make all the difference without losing the good looks. I've been looking at springs/coilovers and I'm swaying towards the HSD coilovers, unsure which type yet. Just wondered what peoples thoughts are on this, is this my best option? I don't need it to be great on track or anything, and I don't want to spend too much, I just want it a tad higher at the front. But with springs I guess you can never be sure exactly what drop your going to get? cheers! Quote
ZMANALEX Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 Tein lowering springs would solve your issue. I have one set left in stock at the moment. Or if you want quality coilovers at a huge saving then I have 1 set of these left: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/72446-new-hks-hipermax-rs-coilovers-half-rrp/ Just drop me a PM if I can help you further. Alex. Quote
Mike46 Posted July 27, 2013 Author Posted July 27, 2013 Thanks for the info, I have heard of the Tein springs, are they definitely higher than the Eibachs? I'm unsure what drop the Eibachs officially have. The coilovers are tempting but I need to save up for those I think! Mike Quote
ZMANALEX Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 Tein lowers 17mm front and 14mm rear. Eibach lowers 30mm front and rear. Alex. Quote
Dave-350 Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) Get coilovers, do it right! I have HSDs but if you don't mind a bone shaking ride you'll be ok. Edited July 27, 2013 by Dave-350 Quote
Mike46 Posted July 27, 2013 Author Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) Could I just fit the Tein springs on the front? And leave the Eibachs on the rear? Or is this a stupid idea?.. Dave, which type of HSD coilovers do you have? Edited July 27, 2013 by Mike46 Quote
Dave-350 Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 Could I just fit the Tein springs on the front? And leave the Eibachs on the rear? Or is this a stupid idea?.. Dave, which type of HSD coilovers do you have? Dualtechs but I've had MonoPros too. Both quite firm but have dampening adjustment. Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 Best to keep the same brand front and rear... We offer the BC Racing coilovers, we've been supplying and fitting them for a few years and they've always been top... Quote
Dave-350 Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 Best to keep the same brand front and rear... We offer the BC Racing coilovers, we've been supplying and fitting them for a few years and they've always been top... Yes these are similar to MonoPros. Good kit! Quote
Mike46 Posted July 27, 2013 Author Posted July 27, 2013 Okay so I know this has been asked a lot, but what makes the £200 difference between the Dualtechs and the monopros? I know the monos are true coilovers on the rear but what does this mean in terms of ride comfort and road holding? What type of coilovers are the BC ones on the rear? Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 Okay so I know this has been asked a lot, but what makes the £200 difference between the Dualtechs and the monopros? I know the monos are true coilovers on the rear but what does this mean in terms of ride comfort and road holding? What type of coilovers are the BC ones on the rear? The BC are the same as OEM on the rears... Quote
KyleR Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 There is a set of Nismo's int he forsale section for £375 I think which is a good price, 20mm drop all round and a tuned damper set up for the 350Z. If you don't want the expense of adjustable coil overs, they're the ones to get, however coilovers would be the best choice because you can set them up how you prefer. Quote
S1 HNK Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 I've had teins and eibachs and they definitely lift the car slightly over eibachs. However I found the ride quality shocking. Quote
Dave-350 Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 Okay so I know this has been asked a lot, but what makes the £200 difference between the Dualtechs and the monopros? I know the monos are true coilovers on the rear but what does this mean in terms of ride comfort and road holding? What type of coilovers are the BC ones on the rear? The MonoPros are just a slightly better kit, they have better dampening and the ride is nicer. I don't know why they made them a true coilover as the MonoPros I had were for the E36 and were not a true coilover , but they were fantastic Quote
Mike46 Posted July 28, 2013 Author Posted July 28, 2013 (edited) Thanks for the help guys, think I will get a set of HSD coilies, just need to decide which type! Is it an easy job to do myself or am I better off getting a specialist to fit them? Edited July 28, 2013 by Mike46 Quote
Dave-350 Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 Mike there are BC coilovers in the for sale section, basically new! Don't let them go, great price! Quote
Mike46 Posted July 29, 2013 Author Posted July 29, 2013 Thanks for the heads up, I did spot that earlier, think i'm gonna hold fire for now though, still not sure what option to take. Quote
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