Suspension Suggestions Needed

[spool_sample]

Originally Posted by PoorMans180SX

Custom Koni 8611 setup with shortened housings *cough*veilside180sx*cough* (actually, you'll have to see if he can make ones for your Z) and a ground control sleeved setup with pillow ball upper mounts (any brand). Should cost around $2500?

Or, you can purchase Topline Aragosta coilovers (Made by the highly-regarded AST) from SPL. They have all the same characteristics as normal coilovers, just with a really high-quality damper to go with. They're $2699 standard, and an extra $200 will get you custom-valved dampers to whatever spring rate you specify (with a damper dyno sheet included).

Veilside's Konis are top-notch quality and most likely the best bolt-on solution for S-chassis and B-chassis cars... I'm not sure if he has made any Z33 apps yet, but I have no doubt that he could. Since the OP is a newb to suspension, I would suggest going with 8610 inserts instead, as those are single-adjustable... double-adjustable 8611 dampers will be too intimidating, and will cost more.

Just as a side note: the Toplines use Aragosta shocks as they are their own company: http://www.aragosta-suspension.com/. Topline just manufactures the mounts and hardware and puts it all together, AFAIK.

Regardless, the Konis offer tons of functionality for less money, and they are well-proven and well-supported in the States. With the Toplines, pretty much everything is an unknown at this point because no one has coughed up the dollars for a set except for Koopa Troopa.

[yokotas13]

Originally Posted by spool_sample

Veilside's Konis are top-notch quality and most likely the best bolt-on solution for S-chassis and B-chassis cars... I'm not sure if he has made any Z33 apps yet, but I have no doubt that he could. Since the OP is a newb to suspension, I would suggest going with 8610 inserts instead, as those are single-adjustable... double-adjustable 8611 dampers will be too intimidating, and will cost more.

Just as a side note: the Toplines use Aragosta shocks as they are their own company: http://www.aragosta-suspension.com/. Topline just manufactures the mounts and hardware and puts it all together, AFAIK.

Regardless, the Konis offer tons of functionality for less money, and they are well-proven and well-supported in the States. With the Toplines, pretty much everything is an unknown at this point because no one has coughed up the dollars for a set except for Koopa Troopa.

Nah, i know alot of highly comptetitive Grip drivers in japan, that own, and work at shops such as ESSENTIAL, and they all praise aragosta, and have the trophies and plaques on teh wall to prove it