Whats up guys, i'm kind of a noob at this stuff so my question is simply, what set of coilovers ride the smoothest and closest to stock?...at the moment I have Tanabe lowering springs and KYB shocks but I don't like the fact that they seem to rebound a lot even though I changed them about 2,500 miles ago. I'm looking to move onto one piece coilover struts but I want to get a set that rides as close and smooth to stock as possible. I've heard BC Racing and the new series of Megan Racing are good but I'm not sure...this is where I would like some input from you guys who already have one piece systems...? Any input helps, please and thanks everybody.

 

BC Racing Coilovers are extremely popular and I personally have them on my G35. I have over 60K miles on them currently and never had an issue. They ride is smoother than the day I first drove the G with only 8 miles on it off the lot.

We have some really great specials on these right now so PM me if you're interested.

 

If you want a smooth ride, don't lower or change shocks. Don't add sway bars, don't run low profile tires, they are one of the biggest contributor to harsh ride.

I did all of the above, but then, I like the way it rides. My wife was quick to notice that the steering feel and ride quality (on center steering feel and turn in) of our new Q50S was not near as good. The Q is much smoother, MUCH quieter but does not have the "knife edge" handling of the G. And it doesn't have a manual trans, BIG disappointment. (Both are her daily drivers)

 

stock is going to be about as smooth as it gets, when lowering you get a stuffer spring which means less body roll at the cost of a rough (er) ride than stock. I prefer being lower due to the impact it has on handling

 

Tanabe ComfortRs are pretty solid if I must say. Brother is running them on his G37 and rides like a dream. They are a more basic coilover design overall but ride beautifully.