ToplessZ Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Hey guys I am putting together my own coil over kit and was wondering if anyone knew where to get the best prices on 10 inch 2.5 od hypercoil coil over springs. I found them for 48.00 each on the net so far anyone know where else to find them possibly cheaper? Also looking at the carrera coilover springs that just happen to be chrome plated. I have heard that the chrome plating can lead to spring failure but I have seen tons of springs in street rods like this??? This will be a mostly street car so Im leaning towards the carrera chrome coil over springs. Any advice... cheaper alternatives? Also trying to settle on spring rates. I want comfort with better than stock handling but also want to lean towards adding traction for drag racing. I am using tokico 5 ways if that makes a difference in my choice. Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc's240z Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 To help you some more details would be nice. Should we assume that your z is a 240, 260 or 280Z? can you give us some more details so that we can help suggest spring rates? What kind of motor, are you a hybrid? OEM motor, a turbo motor? Thanks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 I've looked in all my catalogs. $48 seems to be a REALLY good deal. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToplessZ Posted January 8, 2004 Author Share Posted January 8, 2004 Sorry it was late at night when I was writing this. My car is a 240 widebody like I said earlier the car will be mostly street used and I want a handling upgrade with some added comfort but I also want to lean toward spring rates that will allow more hook up for drag racing. Right now the engine is mostly stock but will be getting a small block or ls1 in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc's240z Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 well I suspect that you will be changing setups with the V8 conversion. generally most people suggestsomewhere between 225 to 275 LB spring rates for day to day driving. I cant really speak to drag racing set-ups however. You might want to contact Erik Messley or John Coffey. I run the Hypercoil springs and have been very happy with them. $48 dollars each is a great price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 $48 each is great! Pegasus, a few blocks from me, has Hyperco springs at $133 for a pair (same as Hypercoil) !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToplessZ Posted January 9, 2004 Author Share Posted January 9, 2004 http://www.pitstopusa.com/HYP10COIL-OVERS.asp They also have carrera springs for the same price also lifetime guaranteed You may have to go the their main page and go to springs from there. If your looking for a cheaper alternative check out their springs from suspension spring specialists at only 38.88 per spring. I thought that was awesome especially if you want to experiment with spring rates. For my mostly street setup I was thinking of a 175 front and a 200 rear but for traction and helping out 60 ft times should I modify these rates? I want comfort with better than stock handling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 That's a good price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z2NV Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 I went to the 'pit stop' site, and yes the prices are impressive; but, these springs cannot be used with OE strut housings, correct? Are you folks changing out springs on aftermarket coilover housings? If the aforementioned springs WILL work on the OE perch of a gen 1 Z, please PM me and help me pick the appropriate Hypercoil springs......thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToplessZ Posted January 17, 2004 Author Share Posted January 17, 2004 You must have coilovers to use these springs. you need the sleeves and hats and adjusting perch. And most people section their struts. Do a search for more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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