Best coilovers?

[Pete_Z]

Hey just looking for opinions currently looking to get coilovers for my Z just looking to see thoughts/reviews. Not looking to slam it just lower it enough to fit some nice aftermarket wheels and get rid of the wheel gap

 

[MattJ2020]

I’ve found a thread on Swifts in this forum.

So I’ll be going with those soon.

 

[toki]

You may not need coilovers if just want to close up the wheel gap some. I have the Swift springs on my car and the advertised 1.1" drop does not entirely close up the wheel gap, but it is better. For less than $400, it is a worthwhile modification. For coilovers you can start looking on the less-expensive side at BC coilovers, or a nicer and proven option are the KW V3s.

Please keep in mind that the lower you go, the more problems you are going to run in to with obtaining a decent alignment, and buying adjustable suspension arms front and rear is how you end up fixing that. That can add thousands to the cost of going low and having a proper alignment. If you keep your drop moderate, you will run in to fewer problems.

 

[OCPanther]

I want to hear more about your Swift springs... What would be the downside of just getting the springs over buying coilovers, etc? (I want to close the gap on mine as well)

 

[OCPanther]

You may not need coilovers if just want to close up the wheel gap some. I have the Swift springs on my car and the advertised 1.1" drop does not entirely close up the wheel gap, but it is better. For less than $400, it is a worthwhile modification. For coilovers you can start looking on the less-expensive side at BC coilovers, or a nicer and proven option are the KW V3s.

Please keep in mind that the lower you go, the more problems you are going to run in to with obtaining a decent alignment, and buying adjustable suspension arms front and rear is how you end up fixing that. That can add thousands to the cost of going low and having a proper alignment. If you keep your drop moderate, you will run in to fewer problems.

Any problems with just using the springs?

 

[toki]

Any problems with just using the springs?

None so far. Truthfully I haven't even had the car aligned yet, but others have reported being able to get back to a normal alignment with perhaps slightly more camber than is spec'd out, but still acceptable.

The downsides are limited on a street car. The biggest and obvious one is that there is no height adjustment at all like you would have with coilovers. Beyond that, you are really getting in to performance driving specific concerns like spring rates and shock valving.

I found myself in the same position that OP is, not wanting to slam the car and considering my options. I am happy I spent a few hundred on the springs and not a few thousand on coilovers and adjustable arms. Maybe after some track time I'll be able to justify further upgrades to myself.

I got my springs through Sakebomb Garage (https://www.sakebombgarage.com/swift-spec-r-sport-springs-2023-nissan-rz34/). I recently got an email from them that they are running a 10% off sale right now with code "BLACKFRIDAY2024." I am not affiliated with them, just passing it along.

If you are going to install the springs yourself you will need a lower profile spring compressor for the front coils than the style you can borrow from autoparts stores, this set worked for me: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PYR6NVF?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

 

[Hernandooo]

The only downsides i could think of for just doing lowering springs is,

- no fully customable height
- greater strain on your oem dampers
- if not getting supporting mods, greater strain on your arms and such

short story, i'd recommend a decent set of coilovers with supporting mods, that way you can have full adjustability, and the place you'll get your alignment done won't hate you

oh yes, and always get an alignment after install

 

[OCPanther]

Thank you both-- extremely valuable information to me so I really appreciate it. Enjoy your Zs

 

[Thefunk]

If you decide to go with true coilovers in the rear, keep an eye on the knuckle bushings. Since all the load will be on that point the stock rubber bushing will wear out quicker and will be noisier. Also the force from bumps will be transferred directly to the frame where the struts mount at the top. RZ34 wasn't designed for true coilovers at the rear.