mtcookson Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 What exactly would be the best suspension setup we can get for the Z's? I have a 75 280Z and am wanting to make it handle as well as I can for things like auto crossing and such. The only coil over setups I've found so far are the "sleeve" setups and I'm pretty sure I've heard before that they aren't really the best compared to the real deal. Are they the best that is available for the Z like compared to regular suspension components i.e. just off the top of my head tokico illuminas and eibach pro kit springs or maybe the msa springs if they're any good. Any help would be excelent as I not only want this thing to go fast in the straights, I want it to be able to take some mean turns as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage42 Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 Well, there is something to be said for matched springs and shocks (ie. Tokico Illuminas & springs). An adjustable shocks will make it easier to dial things in with stiffer springs such as coilovers. Springs are springs, so what you are talking about doesn't stand to reason. The problem is that your suspension works in combination of shocks, springs, bushings, sway bars, unsprung weight at the wheels, etc. and most people think that it's just a matter of one thing here or there that makes it work well or not. This is an area where you'll get many different opinions, as there is always a trade-off of ride quality for performance, at least with our 30+ year old suspension. I'd recommend a Tockico Illumina setup with springs, some good swaybars and poly bushings. This will get you far enough along to play the game. Your driving style, car setup,etc will dictate where you go from there. Keep it simple and use stuff that works. Experimentation is expensive, believe me! Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 Search, search, search... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtcookson Posted July 16, 2004 Author Share Posted July 16, 2004 Right now, I'm planning on doing that full urethane bushing kit, probably a staggered tire setup depending on the outcome of the handling (oversteer understeer and what not due to that setup), and the nicest set of springs and struts i can get. I personally could care less of ride quality. If I have to sacrifice ride quality for performance, so be it. I guess basically I'm trying to find out of some setups that have already been proven to handle real well. I search around and see what I can find... for some reason though I hardly have much luck with those searches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Mine Motors Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 look for groundcontroll.com modernmotorsports.com arizonazcar.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 You brought up a post that is 2 1/2 years old to add that? Check the dates next time! Also, it's ground-control.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Arizona z car has some of the sexiest suspension parts around. Billet lower control A arms for the front, big tube coilovers, springs for about $1400. They have the back too. I've never really looked at much else and never used anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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