jevmaster5 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Alright, in about a month or two, I will be purchasing SOMETHING for my Z. However, I have a dilemma; I can purchase a header and lowering springs for about the same price (around $250.) I'm just trying to get opinions from people who have done both, and what their experience would suggest. At present, I have a stock suspension, as well as a cold air intake and cat-back exhaust. I do realize that its a matter of personal opinion, but I am going to do both of them in the end, so it's just a matter of the timing of it all. On the matter of headers, which brand/company/entity would provide the biggest OVERALL boost (torque+HP?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4xwellmurd3r Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I would say suspension would be a more worthwhile upgrade than adding a header. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevmaster5 Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 That's what I keep hearing. I was under the impression it would make more sense to wait on the springs, and do a full spring/shock swap together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike240zt Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 That's what I keep hearing. I was under the impression it would make more sense to wait on the springs, and do a full spring/shock swap together It does make more sense to do springs and struts at the same time so only doing it once. If you can't do both i would start with the struts. Perhaps a bushing kit might be a good place to start as that should fit your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvemfast Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 do a full spring/shock swap together What is your supension like? Maybe save up a bit longer and do it all at once. No good spending money on headers to try and gain more power if you can't go around corners safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevmaster5 Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 She corners like a monster. I'm not sure what type of comparison this is, but I'm able to spank my friend's talon, which is lowered/on perf. springs (not sure brand.) So, no worries there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4xwellmurd3r Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 well if it's all stock, swapping the springs, struts and urethane bushings would make a huge difference imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevmaster5 Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 Alright, so suspension it is. The only problem is that my father might not allow me to put them on (the car is in his name for insurance reasons,) but I hope so.... Any brand suggestions? I know that Suspension techniques does a kit, and that runs about $215. I can get the Eibach Pro-Line kit for about 300, as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woldson Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Suspension improves handling performance, this will make the car potentially safer. The driver is really what make the car safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilbertZ Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I got a complete Prothane bushing kit online for $100 - eBay. Worked out great - the difference is astonishing. I have a DIY with pics of the install here if you search my username Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevmaster5 Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 Thanks phil! What brand were yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan1242 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 i got the Tokico shocks, and the lowering springs from MSA. along with a master bushing kit, and i have to say that it is probably one of the best things i have done to my car performance wise. you get much better traction in all aspects of driving. off the line, there is a huge difference because you dont get that huge dip in the rear end when you take off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilbertZ Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Thanks phil! What brand were yours? "Prothane"...just like I stated in my post above Looks like it's not available right now for the S130 on Ebay, but here's a link to the S30 kit, from the same seller (good seller): http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissan-Datsun-260Z-280Z-Prothane-Total-Bushing-Kit_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQhashZitem4836ba287cQQitemZ310155815036QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories I paid about $100 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse OBrien Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I got a complete Prothane bushing kit online for $100 - eBay. Worked out great - the difference is astonishing. I have a DIY with pics of the install here if you search my username +1, bushings are a must-have on a 30+ year old car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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