struts/springs or coilovers?

[ezzzzzzz]

My '71 240Z (HLS30039939) still has the original struts and springs. The ride is not the best and the rear sags slightly. I intend to replace these pieces in the immediate future. I don't expect a ride the quality of my Accord but would like overall improvement. Seems that the cost differences between struts/springs and coilovers are not enough to sway me either way. I'm not looking for a kidney killer suspension. What combination would you recommend for a daily driver (sunshine only) that isn't rally raced? I was considering the european springs but don't know if they're available. Coilovers are very interesting because I can set ride height and rake easily.

Please reply with specific part numbers if possible. Thanks everyone!

[Bambikiller240]

Hello Mark:

For a Daily Driver, I'd stick with either the European OEM Springs, or Eibach Progressive spring set; and either KYB's, Tokico Blues, or Illumina's for struts.

Coil-overs, while convenient for the reasons that you mentioned will be noisier (and IMHO) not worth the effort.

Sorry, No part numbers.

Now if you were racing the car............................ suggestions would be somewhat different.

[hls30.com]

I am in the same quandry, but I have a little more direction. I am getting a set of coilovers, and modifying a set of 240 struts for them, then I will be setting up another set of 240 struts with relocated spring perches. that way I can figure out the appropriate ride height easily, and still have what looks like a stock suspension.

I plan on using Tokico Illuminas, and started a thread a couple of weeks ago about it.

Here is a link to the thread: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14838&highlight=sectioning+front+struts .

Will

PS-Don't say "Kidney Killer :stupid: "!