New guy needs help..... suspension upgrade!

[jona300zx]

Ok fellow Z32 owners.... i have a '95 N/A 2 seater that is sitting a little high off the ground. i wanted some suggestions on suspension upgrades to lower my car a bit. im not looking to be literally scraping the pavement, nor do i want high end performance stuff either. i am on a budget as most college students are. i am looking for something simple and not to pricey. i have very little knowledge on suspension for the Z.

Thanks in advance!
Modified by jona300zx at 8:28 PM 1/21/2010

[Ace2cool]

Eibach lowering springs are all right, a little less aggressive of a stance/spring rate compared to other sping/strut combos, but they are a noticable improvement over stock. Just be sure to do something to correct your camber or else you'll be wearing out your tires a lot faster on the inside than on the outside.

[jona300zx]

what do you mean by aggressive stance? so camber kit also....thanks ace!!!!

[car nut]

I'd go spring/strut if you're on a real tight budget. That and a 300 degree camber kit should give you an alright stance.

[jona300zx]

what brand should i be looking for?

[car nut]

KYB's with Tein H.Tech will give you like a 1" drop. Get the camber kit from amzperformance.com

[jona300zx]

the springs go for about $230, right???

how much would the KYB's come out???

What suspension are you guys running???

[car nut]

KYB AGX Struts: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...58928

H.Techs: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...41cec

If you don't mind going a bit lower, you can get S.Techs for like $160.

[jona300zx]

thanks car nut you da man!

[car nut]

Yeah man anytime. What are your goals for the car?

[jona300zx]

Well wut i really want to do next is paint it....... the current paint is f'ed up..... but im in college so i gots to wait til the summer.......running low on mula!!!!

[car nut]

Yeah I got you. I was gonna say if you are planning on slamming it in the future, get coilovers. Otherwise, springs/struts will do you fine.

[jona300zx]

maybe in the future..... way in the future.......just finished textbook huntin..... textbooks are a b**** to buy!

[alright2020]

im also on a budget as stated and i picked up a set of used kyb shocks and megan springs fro 400 bucks shipped.... i had a good find =] im very happy with the stance and the ride.... yeah youll need a camber kit. i have bad understeer int eh front and let it go while and im on my 2nd tire changout... ive got a bunch fo used tires layin aroudn so they werent new... and same with the rear... ive got both my camber kits now just need to find the time to install them... pic in my sig. let me know if you would like another in a different angle.. ive got tons

[jona300zx]

im also on a budget as stated and i picked up a set of used kyb shocks and megan springs fro 400 bucks shipped.... i had a good find =] im very happy with the stance and the ride.... yeah youll need a camber kit. i have bad understeer int eh front and let it go while and im on my 2nd tire changout... ive got a bunch fo used tires layin aroudn so they werent new... and same with the rear... ive got both my camber kits now just need to find the time to install them... pic in my sig. let me know if you would like another in a different angle.. ive got tons

nice find on the suspension!!

post some pics on here please!

[alright2020]

theres just a few...

[jona300zx]

Nice Z man.... like the drop!

Thanks for the help......

gonna save up this summer.....

So camber kit is needed for front and rear???

[itsa300zx]

Did you see the ad in the classified section for new tein springs and kyb shocks. I think it was $500 plus shipping.

[jona300zx]

yea i saw but im tight on cash......i wish man i would jump on it but college takes my mula

[JDMZ32]

I've heard of people not even noticing a difference in appearance after installing H Techs or Eibachs due to old/sagging OEM springs. I'd look at Tanabe, Tein S Techs, or Megans. More drop and good performance from what I've researched. Megans are stiffer than S Techs and drop the most.

[jona300zx]

thanks jdm!whats the major difference between h and s techs? the amount of drop? thanks in advance!

[JDMZ32]

No problem.

H Tech = less drop, softer, usually would go on a luxury car, much more expensive

S Tech = more drop, stiffer, sportier, BETTER AND CHEAPER! Unless you're a puss. Kidding.

Also, no more Christmas emoticons . Oh well, this one's fun:

[300freekzx]

please remember anything lower thatn what eibachs or h tech offers will yeild more expensive camber correction.

[JDMZ32]

please remember anything lower thatn what eibachs or h tech offers will yeild more expensive camber correction.

You're right unfortunately. I'm thinking aboot lowering next month and holding off on camber correction til I get my new wheels. It can't be THAT bad, waiting.

[Z-owned]

If your on a tight budget, eibach with some tokico hp shocks and the 300 degree camber kit is the cheapest way to go well upgrading everything and well make a very nice improvement overall. Once you get past what the eibachs and tein h-techs do drop wise then your looking at alot more money to do it right since you will need front and rear upper control arms and front tension rods. However alot of people cheap out and don't buy the needed adjustable parts which hurts the suspension performance and will wear the tires quicker.

[jona300zx]

thanks for sharing all the knowledge everyone!!! it is greatly appreciated!!!