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Nightcrawler Grand Master

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^^^ upgraded sway bars are without doubt the best bang for buck handling mod on a V35, but if you are happy with the stock ride height then you are from outer space, and you probably also like the +30 offset on the stock 8" wide rims ... ewwwwwwwwwwwww

For my mind, the 7cm gap between the front/rear tyres and wheel arches are completely unacceptable, and more in keeping with a 4wd off-road vehicle.

mosoto Proficient

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Actually, if you just want a better cornering car, why not leave the shock & spring but change the sway bar or Anti roll bar? Actually that's what I'm going to do. I think the car is already low enough and ride is not too hard. I'll like to keep the comfort but a better cornering car.

Sway bars are without doubt the biggest improvement you can make on the V35's handling/cornering.

scathing Grand Master

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Bilstein is not standard

.....but were offered as a factory option (along with a replacement rear swaybar).

Bilstein PSS9s, I've heard, are reasonable street coilovers. The PITA rear damper adjustment aside, they're fine. If you plan on just setting them and forgetting them, then they'll serve your purpose.

I'd generally avoid anything Japanese for your intended application - they tend to assume stiffness is directly proportional to awesomeness, whereas the Euros know that maintaining constant tyre contact over an uneven surface makes the car quicker and more confidence inspiring in the real world.

Blue Arrow Enthusiast

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.....but were offered as a factory option (along with a replacement rear swaybar).

makes sense then and explains why the ride is stiffer than other standard coupes. it doesn't look aftermarket either - the nuts all look original (untouched).

Bilstein PSS9s, I've heard, are reasonable street coilovers. The PITA rear damper adjustment aside, they're fine. If you plan on just setting them and forgetting them, then they'll serve your purpose.

I'd generally avoid anything Japanese for your intended application - they tend to assume stiffness is directly proportional to awesomeness, whereas the Euros know that maintaining constant tyre contact over an uneven surface makes the car quicker and more confidence inspiring in the real world.

thanks for the advice, you're the second one to mention the PSS9. set and forget is what i'm after.

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Matt B Rookie

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Quick question guys, saw a few people mention the BC coilovers. Have been searching for them online, but cannot find a listing for a v35. Is it simply the case that they are the same listing as Z33 or do i need to search harder?

Had a few mates running BC's in everything from silvia's to foresters, all have had good reports.

I've been running HSD's in my s13 for the last 11000kms, with street duties as well as 3 or 4 drift days. Can't comment too much on the feel as it's pretty firm in my car (stripped car with 10/8kg spring rates), but they never clunk, seem to perform well, and are easily adjusted.

interfooler Rising Star

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I have BC coilovers in my Accord and they are awesome. The ride comfort is almost like stock but firmer and much less body roll. I have had them in the car for almost a year now and got no problems at all, no noice, no leaks all is good. If I was after a set of coilovers for the V35, BC is a no brainer. And they are extremely good value too for what they are.

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xscape237 Rising Star

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Quick question guys, saw a few people mention the BC coilovers. Have been searching for them online, but cannot find a listing for a v35. Is it simply the case that they are the same listing as Z33 or do i need to search harder?

Had a few mates running BC's in everything from silvia's to foresters, all have had good reports.

I've been running HSD's in my s13 for the last 11000kms, with street duties as well as 3 or 4 drift days. Can't comment too much on the feel as it's pretty firm in my car (stripped car with 10/8kg spring rates), but they never clunk, seem to perform well, and are easily adjusted.

justjap.com have bc racing coilovers for the v35

i actually bought the 350z set myself.

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OzSkyline Apprentice

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Hi team

Can anyone tell me the BC racing part numbers for the rear suspension please.

I have a 2001 4dr sedan with the seperate shock and spring combo.

If anyone has upgraded there's to BC racing can you let me know please.

Cheers, Oz

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