Official Coilover quick review thread
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G35 sedan w/ too much money in mods

I know this post is old but your answer is no.
Man, what a great thread but it only made it harder for me to decide lol
I'm stuck between the FF2s and the BCs.
I have a coupe and have a couple of questions...
Do both come with adjustable camber plates for the front?
To adjust the height, can both be adjusted simply by jacking the car up, removing the wheels and making the adjustment?
Which one will get me moar low in both front and rear?
Oh and sorry if this has already been covered, I just read through all 6 pages and didn't see it. I'd like a side by side comparison if possible.
And wtf is up with all the Lambos? Holy ****!
I'm stuck between the FF2s and the BCs.
I have a coupe and have a couple of questions...
Do both come with adjustable camber plates for the front?
To adjust the height, can both be adjusted simply by jacking the car up, removing the wheels and making the adjustment?
Which one will get me moar low in both front and rear?
Oh and sorry if this has already been covered, I just read through all 6 pages and didn't see it. I'd like a side by side comparison if possible.
And wtf is up with all the Lambos? Holy ****!
Neither come with adjustable camber plates, G's don't have that option.
Yes, both can be adjusted how you mentioned. You loosen one collar and rotate the shock in the direction in which you want to lower or raise it.
The FF2's will get you lower, but that depends on how low you want to be. FF2's will make your car undriveable. Buddy of mine has BC's and his car is nearly undriveable, you can always remove some collars to get some extra low. If you have a sedan, you really don't have to worry about height adjustment.
I can't recall how much of a price difference Stance GR+ coilovers are from BC's, but I'd go with Stance if you have the extra cash, but between FF2's and BC's, BC's hands down.
Coilover: RS*R Luxury Best*i Intellegence
Style: OEM
Spring Rate: 10k/9k ~ Front/Rear
Drop potential: Z33 specs are:
Front = +70 to -65 mm ~~ Rear = +10 to - 40 mm
These will slam the car if need be, they will also ride almost at stock height if need be, great adjustability.
Adjustability: Very easy, Sedan- just peal velcro off rear deck and adjust Damper, underhood Damper is obviously simple. Front height can be adjusted without taking the wheel off, rear wheel needs to be removed to adjust properly in the back. Overall pretty simple IMO.
Stiffness: As smooth or Smoother at mid-range setting. Full stiff is jarring due to mismatch between damper & spring at that setting (Compared to Sedan Sport shocks)
Harshness: Same as above
Price point: Dunno about used, I paid about $1k but that was silly cheap because these were practically new. I think they retail around $1400. Not sure if you can even get these in North America yet, heard they may be coming here but dunno
Can be found in Japan for sure
Overall super happy with this purchase. My only suggestion would be ordering a slightly higher spring rate if you want it stiffer than stock or want to track the car. 10/9 is perfect for me, but these dampers can take a little more, I have them set to about the middle in order to 'match' the dampers. So these dampers can certainly handle 14+ if wanted.
Style: OEM
Spring Rate: 10k/9k ~ Front/Rear
Drop potential: Z33 specs are:
Front = +70 to -65 mm ~~ Rear = +10 to - 40 mm
These will slam the car if need be, they will also ride almost at stock height if need be, great adjustability.
Adjustability: Very easy, Sedan- just peal velcro off rear deck and adjust Damper, underhood Damper is obviously simple. Front height can be adjusted without taking the wheel off, rear wheel needs to be removed to adjust properly in the back. Overall pretty simple IMO.
Stiffness: As smooth or Smoother at mid-range setting. Full stiff is jarring due to mismatch between damper & spring at that setting (Compared to Sedan Sport shocks)
Harshness: Same as above
Price point: Dunno about used, I paid about $1k but that was silly cheap because these were practically new. I think they retail around $1400. Not sure if you can even get these in North America yet, heard they may be coming here but dunno

Can be found in Japan for sure

Overall super happy with this purchase. My only suggestion would be ordering a slightly higher spring rate if you want it stiffer than stock or want to track the car. 10/9 is perfect for me, but these dampers can take a little more, I have them set to about the middle in order to 'match' the dampers. So these dampers can certainly handle 14+ if wanted.
Last edited by TunerMax; Sep 7, 2012 at 01:35 AM.
Hey guys-maybe a noob question.
Im saving money for a wedding,so trying to go cheap for now till my money is right.
Im happy with the rear stock height, but the front id like a little lower. is it true i can get 350z oem springs for the front,and itll drop it safely and comfortably a noticeable amount? Any input,or suggestions, would be greatlyyy appreciated!
Im saving money for a wedding,so trying to go cheap for now till my money is right.
Im happy with the rear stock height, but the front id like a little lower. is it true i can get 350z oem springs for the front,and itll drop it safely and comfortably a noticeable amount? Any input,or suggestions, would be greatlyyy appreciated!
You could always do a .5" thread addition if it doesnt fit ,good luck either way
Coilover: BC BR
Style: OEM
Spring Rate: 10K 8K
Drop potential: Front's: Frame on the floor Rear: I am running a 1" shorter spring and have about 3/4" of adjustablility.
Adjustability: Height can be adjusted like any other coilover Dampening is easy because of the extenders out back
Stiffness: These ride stiffer than oem on 20/30 clicks out back 15/30 click up front
Harshness: These feel great. My car doesnt clunk or make weird noises.
Price point: You can find these new for under $1000 shipped. Used for significantly less.
Style: OEM
Spring Rate: 10K 8K
Drop potential: Front's: Frame on the floor Rear: I am running a 1" shorter spring and have about 3/4" of adjustablility.
Adjustability: Height can be adjusted like any other coilover Dampening is easy because of the extenders out back
Stiffness: These ride stiffer than oem on 20/30 clicks out back 15/30 click up front
Harshness: These feel great. My car doesnt clunk or make weird noises.
Price point: You can find these new for under $1000 shipped. Used for significantly less.
So I've been searching for some time now but still can't find anyone that actually has owned the godspeed v2 coilovers. I just wanted to get reviews from actual owners. I'm very aware of the you get what you pay for deal. It's only going to be for looks on a daily. thanks.
I don't have experience with those coilovers but I had MDU's for the same reason. Looks for being low and inexpensive. I bottom out every now and then and if I had a better suspension setup at the same height, I wouldn't have that issue (being that I had Stance GR+ coils and being lower and not bottoming out like I do now. If you can deal with the shocks taking a beating and perhaps going out on you and needing replacement down the line, go for it. Just depends on how much you drive and the roads you take.
Can some one please point me in the right direction on how to adjust my rear coilovers. Yes I got the cheap Megan Racing (all I could afford at the time). I had my cousin install them and now I don't know how to adjust the ride height. I know...noob rookie move
thanks in advance! And this post is very helpful! It'll help me pick my next set of coilovers
thanks in advance! And this post is very helpful! It'll help me pick my next set of coilovers



