Hey guys, I've got an 03 coupe on 18s. My front shocks are blown and I'm looking for a spring shock combo that will lower my car an inch all around. I'm thinking I want linear springs because I drive my car pretty hard. Please keep in mind that I don't intend to track my car at all, this is my daily driver. I don't want to be too stiff and be bouncy, but I obviously wouldn't mind being stiffer than stock. Adjustment options aren't necessary, but I wouldn't mind them. I just figure I would set them and not touch them again. I'm looking for a combo that would put me around $800, I definitely don't want to spend $1000.

I've heard Koni shocks are legit, but I've been seeing them for $600 for all four and I still have no clue what kind of springs I want. I've also been seeing how some people use 350z springs for a stiffer/lower ride, I'm wondering if they sit lower because of the extra weight of the G and if that would cause a problem or improvement as far as handling characteristics. I guess I'm looking for springs that are stiff but don't lower much more than 1 inch, and some shocks that will keep it comfy and improve on handling. I've been doing my own research but I feel like I need some help sifting through all the info out there. So advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

 

If you intend to spend 800, why not look into a set of coils.

If you have a sedan.. look into 350z shocks and springs.. it will give you a slight drop with a stock feel.

 

I'd get set of coils or Tokico HP blue w/ some aftermarket springs of your choice.

 

Thanks for the replies...

It was my understanding that the most basic set of coils is the Tein Basics and they go for $1000. Is this incorrect? I'm not interested in a used setup. Keep the info coming guys!

 

I think you're right.. i was thinking used prices.

o man.. cant believ i forgot about this thread below.... this should answer most if not all your questions

https://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-...w-updates.html

 

Thanks man! That link was really helpful. After looking through it I've decided on getting Bilstein HDs.

I'm torn between two shocks though, RS*R 350Z linears: f345/r417
and Espelir 350Z progressives: Final f386/r515.
My stock spring rate is 314/342.

Here are my concerns:
RS*Rs: The rear rate is less than that of a 05/06 G35 with 19s (which is 427lbs/in). Kinda makes me feel like the RS*Rs could be a little stiffer. I really do enjoy a spirited drive.

Espelirs: I'm not too sure about progressive springs. I feel like if I'm almost always hitting the on and off ramps to the freeways here in San Diego hard, that progressive might not be the way to go. I like my stock linears just fine. But then I look to see that the final rates are 386/515 and that sounds pretty legit. The only problem is that that might be too stiff for me and the Bilstein shocks.

Overall I'm leaning towards the RS*Rs. It seems the most legit. The Espelirs sound good on paper but I think they might be too good to be true.