So im restoring my 260z and needless to say it needs a lot of work. Its got engine problems, tires showing wire, brakes that dont work, dents, peeling paint, registration needs to be paid, and of coarse a very blown suspension setup. Im trying to take care of the engine problem atm, next I will be ordering steel brake lines and maybe pads and rotors. Im collecting body parts and prepping them for paint but even though i can do that myself the paint is so damn expensive. The tires will be last because i may get bigger wheels and dont want to buy two sets of tires. Needless to say this is an expensive project and Im trying to find inexpensive routes to get everything done because im just a young dude living in california were rent is stupid expensive. I wont know how much i have to spend on suspension until the time comes but by the looks of it im gonna say tokico illuminas are out of the question. I was thinking of getting kybs and using lowering springs on them as a temp since i want it a little lowered. it looks like i can get the kybs for like 180 vs the illuminas being around 650. Saving $470 is HUGE for me. I would likely still save to get the illuminas but i pretty much cant drive the car with the suspension the way it is and i want to get it on the road. The other option I have thought of but i dont know if its a good idea is to buy the fronts(needed the most) and install them and wait till i get the money for the rear. so my questions are:
How long would you expect the kybs to last with lowering springs?
Is there a shock cheaper then the tokico blues but better than the kybs for use with lowering springs?
Is replacing the fronts then the rears a bad idea?
Am i pretty much limited to kybs with stock springs or waiting it out and getting something proper?