Suspension for Daily Driver
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Suspension for Daily Driver
I need to get some feedback from people who swapped out their stock nonsport suspension for something a bit sportier like the Z or coupe suspension. Is it worth the money, is the drivability that much better? I am not looking to be able to take corners at 3 miles per hour faster that usual, I just want something that will make the car generally funner to drive, and hopefully make the steering wheel less jerkey on bumpy roads. How much do typical installation costs run?
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there are lots of threads with this discussion. I went with the coupe (sport) springs and shocks - about 3/4" drop. Depending on what tire/rims you are running will determine what kind of drop you want.
I was really happy with the handling improvement. If I were to do it again, I would consider the 350z package.
Def worthwhile - then combine it with the stillen sway bars - sweet!
I was really happy with the handling improvement. If I were to do it again, I would consider the 350z package.
Def worthwhile - then combine it with the stillen sway bars - sweet!
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Originally Posted by jimmyc13
I don't have a non-stock suspension/spring setup, but wouldn't changing to a stiffer spring/ride height make his case worse? (worsen the jerky steering wheel on bumpy roads)?
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Originally Posted by mza4
Do you also notice the steering wheel a bit jerkey on bumpy roads or is it just me. When I drive loaners with the sports package they seam to drive alot better.
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I changed out my sport springs for H&R springs. They have been very nice over the last year. The drop is 1.2/1.0 and sits just the way I like plus the ride is not bad at all.
But that being said, this weekend I got a great deal on a set of Tein comfort series coilovers with the EDFC controller so I will be installing those soon and selling the H&R’s.
But that being said, this weekend I got a great deal on a set of Tein comfort series coilovers with the EDFC controller so I will be installing those soon and selling the H&R’s.
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Originally Posted by mza4
I need to get some feedback from people who swapped out their stock nonsport suspension for something a bit sportier like the Z or coupe suspension. Is it worth the money, is the drivability that much better? I am not looking to be able to take corners at 3 miles per hour faster that usual, I just want something that will make the car generally funner to drive, and hopefully make the steering wheel less jerkey on bumpy roads. How much do typical installation costs run?
i went with the 06 springs and shocks for $250 shipped and $100 for install...best mod i've done to my car imo...
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Just spent my first week with the Eibach Pro-kit and my non-sport shocks. The ride and handling is great. Even with 3 people in the car, it handled great through the twisties in our local mountains. Total cost was $200 for the springs and $150 for the install. This is by far my favorite mod.
Last edited by bbug; 10-23-2006 at 04:22 PM.
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Originally Posted by RocketG35
I hear the D-Spec + OEM Z springs are a great way to go. D-specs are $500...Z springs dirt cheap.
If you go w/ Z springs...the rear may look like it is sagging a bit...so some add a 3/8" spacer or like me...put Coupe rear springs.
If you go w/ Z springs...the rear may look like it is sagging a bit...so some add a 3/8" spacer or like me...put Coupe rear springs.
Sagging sucks. That is one of the main reasons I have been so happy with my H&R's. The front is a little lower than the rear and looks perfect. Most of the aftermarket springs I have had over the years have always sagged. It looks like crap to me.