Best Options for Budget Coilovers?

[BayAreaZ650]

Hi guys,

I just completed most of the engine tune up work today ?

Now it's time to move onto the suspension. The stock suspension is very bouncy on our 1977 280z. My fiance and I are mainly going to be using the Z for driving around on the weekends and also for hitting the canyons every now and then. I want to lower the car to 1-1.5 inches. I don't plan on putting fender flares and maybe just using 215 tires on 16 inch wheels.

What do you guys think would be the best option for suspension? I was looking at Megan Coilovers for $800, CX Racing for $882 or just eibach springs and KYB struts. How do you guys like your setups?

[wheee!]

I bought the CX Racing setup and am very impressed with the build quality and design. Contact Edan @silverminemotors for best pricing. 

I have not got mine on the road yet, but other reviews have been very positive. 

[BayAreaZ650]

59 minutes ago, wheee! said:

I bought the CX Racing setup and am very impressed with the build quality and design. Contact Edan @silverminemotors for best pricing. 

I have not got mine on the road yet, but other reviews have been very positive. 

Looks awesome! How hard was the install?

[wheee!]

Install was a straightforward process. It is detailed in my build thread. If you can remove the old set-up, remove the shock cartridge, the rest is fairly simple. The strut is trimmed at a height above the knuckle that allows for max grip and alignment to the coil over. A bead weld is run around the base (not onto the cast knuckle, but the remaining tube from the strut) and that's it. The 3 bolt system bolts right in. You can open up your shock tower like I did and get full access to the camber settings (and show off your fancy coil overs!). 

Start reading here: 

 

[240260280]

I'm helping a friend with a resto. He has the Cosmo single coil version.  I'll keep you posted once we get it on the road.