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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 05:14 PM
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Baller on a Budget (Coilovers for under 1500)

Like the title says, Im a baller on a budget. Surprisingly to even me my budget is higher than I expected at 1500.00. Which coilover is best for the price?

Already have both front and rear SPC Camber kits (just waiting on my coils) so I don't need them to be adjustable in that department
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SgtGoldy
Like the title says, Im a baller on a budget. Surprisingly to even me my budget is higher than I expected at 1500.00. Which coilover is best for the price?

Already have both front and rear SPC Camber kits (just waiting on my coils) so I don't need them to be adjustable in that department
I'd imagine the KW1 would fit the bill. The Stance/Powertrix seem to be getting decent reviews for quite a bit less than $1500. I'm even more on a budget, lol, but got about 7k miles on my Megan Street series COs and have been very happy thus far...........
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 07:33 AM
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BC racing $998.00

BC Racing Type BR 370Z/G37 Coilovers FREE SHIPPING!
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 08:07 AM
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I have about 8k miles on my tanebe coilovers and have been very happy. Good ride quality with good sport control.

Under $900
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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See OP, get one of these $900 give or take setups and you'll have $600 for an exhaust (unless you already have that and didn't put it in your signature). Or a gambling junket
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 09:24 AM
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Id say if you daily drive the car then the tanabes are great for that. If you are looking for something you can tweak to your liking, id say wait for a used set of. KW v3's. Great coils and i have seen used sets go for 1250-1500. They are a great coil. I have had 3 setups in this order. Tanabe<kw v3<aragosta type e
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 09:25 AM
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The kws are just an all around smoother nicer feel than the tanabes.
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 03:05 PM
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Fortune Auto 500 series.
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 09:12 PM
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Thanks gentlemen for all the suggestions. I'll look into them and research a bit more. My exhaust will be soon (for the curious FastIntentions)
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 12:45 AM
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Keep in mind some coilovers don't go as low as others as well (useful if you want to slam your vehicle). Other than that said... Stance and BC seem to be one of the most popular for the price and I see nothing but good reviews on them.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 12:48 AM
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I really like my Powertrix coils. They're pretty fantastic. They're around $850 and are adjustable.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 02:31 AM
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KW v1 for 1.2 shipped
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 11:30 PM
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Wait until you have $500 more and get the KW V3 - I assure you... you will NOT be disappointed.
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 11:50 AM
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KW all day long! I don't even know why people would compare KW to names like BC,Stance,Megan,Tanebe. KW is a whole different level! KW, HKS and Cusco! if you want something that has racing history of quality standards! with innovation and technology to back it up!

You have Bilstein! http://www.bilstein.com/bilstein-com.html

You can also do the NISMO S-Tune Suspension for the 370Z not the OEM one.
The NISMO Sus S-Tune will give you about 1inch drop and you mate them with the NISMO S-Tune sway bars as well. They are not adjustable! But you will have a nice solid performance suspension.

http://www.nissanraceshop.com/produc...Fek7OgodyEQAPw


Also H&R has a coilover out for the G37 now: Nissan 370Z/Infiniti G37 H&R Street Coilovers

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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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I got my kw v3's brand new for 1900. Like previously stated if you can wait save a little and go that route, you won't be disappointed. My brother has the BC's and to be honest for the price and the ride quality it's worth it he hasn't had any problems with them at all. Stance is another good brand for the price, ride quality is good as well. But V3's are definitely on another level. Everyone is surprised at the ride quality of the car even with me being so low.
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