Ultimate Nissan 370z Coilover Guide

We review the most popular Nissan 370z coilovers available on the market today. From budget to pro. This is the ultimate Z34 coilover guide.

• Tein MONO Sport coilovers
• KW Variant 3 coilovers
• ARK DT-P coilovers
• RS-R Sports*i
• BC Racing BR coilovers
• Megan Racing Street Series
• HKS Hipermax IV SP
• Jump to winner

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In a hurry? Here is our 370z Coilover summary

Nissan’s latest offering in the Z-car range has become hugely popular within the modifying scene and it’s easy to see why. With stunning looks already provided from the factory, we’re here to advise you on how to make your 370Z stand out from the crowd whilst handling like it’s on rails!

This guide reveals coilover suspension specifications, features, construction materials, spring rates, manufacturer descriptions and our own comments. We have also given each suspension system a Drifted rating based upon features and price. We are looking at budget, mid-range and high end coilovers in this comparison.

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Let’s take a look at our Nissan 370z coilover selection

To read more about any of these products simply click on the coilover name or photo.

Tein MONO Sport 370z Coilovers

• Manufacturer: Tein
• Levels of damping adjustment: 16
• Construction type: Monotube
• Spring rate front: 14kg/mm
• Spring rate rear: 12kg/mm
• Fitment: Nissan 370z, Z34
• Value for money: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
• Purchase link: Buy your Tein MONO Sport Coilover Kit here

Our comment: The Tein MONO Sport coilover kit is a highly regarded offering from the popular JDM suspension manufacturer. This setup is likely to provide you with a slightly firmer ride than it left the factory with but providing substantial handling gains.

Tein have produced an optional-extra electronic dampening device, which connects exclusively to Tein coilovers. This allows you to adjust the 16-level stiffness inside the car to give you the perfect setting for street cruising or track racing at the touch of a button.

Manufacturer description: “The main concept of MONO SPORT is to provide driving pleasures to all drivers. All the different needs and demands are carefully analyzed to come up with the most suitable settings for each and every vehicle models. For cars often running on circuit, the settings are focused more on sport driving. MONO SPORT offers not only the precise steering feel that strongly appeals to sport-minded drivers, but also the flexible movement.“

“MONO SPORT is set up to let the drivers enjoy the runs on circuits and/or winding roads and everyday driving on streets with the damping force adjusted. For cars requiring comfortable ride more than anything, touring settings are applied to provide and maintain the finest ride comfort which are often lost when the vehicle is lowered and/or larger tires/wheels are used. MONO SPORT offers the finest and most comfortable ride feel that makes even a long-distance driving seem like a breeze.“

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KW Variant 3 370z Coilovers

• Manufacturer: KW
• Levels of damping adjustment: 14
• Construction type: Monotube
• Spring rate front: Progressive spring (listed as 230lbs/in)
• Spring rate rear: Progressive spring (listed as 230lbs/in)
• Fitment: Nissan 370z, Z34, Infiniti G37, Infiniti Q60
• Value for money: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
• Purchase link: Buy your KW V3 coilover kit at Enjuku Racing

Our comment: Despite being one of the more expensive options on our list, they say that quality comes at a price and the KW coilover kit certainly lives up to that.

370Z owners have been stunned by this offering from KW for some time and the ability to provide great road comfort whilst also setting impressive lap times on the track leaves no questions on why owners are so impressed.

Manufacturer description: “Ready for a driving experience as unique as your car? A KW Suspensions Variant 3 coilover set offer you the independent compression and rebound damping setup you need.“

“State-of-the-art technology from motor sports for more performance on the road. The separate and independently adjustable rebound- and compression damping allows for an individual suspension setup for different uses and preferences. The unique patented system with its two-stage valves allows a rebound damping adjustment (comfort) and a compression adjustment (driving dynamics) in the low-speed range while the high-speed range which controls the driving safety, is fixed.“

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ARK DT-P 370z Coilovers

• Manufacturer: ARK
• Levels of damping adjustment: 16
• Construction type: Monotube
• Spring rate front: 12kg/mm
• Spring rate rear: 11kg/mm
• Fitment: Nissan 370z, Z34
• Value for money: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
• Purchase link: Buy ARK DT-P at Enjuku Racing

Our comment: ARK have entered the market with two coilover variants, the DT-P, which are mostly track-focused alongside the ST-P which is street orientated.

Created from the Team ARK motorsports division alongside Formula Drift experience, the DT-P are a great option if you intend to hit the track. We’ve heard great things about the coilovers and ARK’s customer service which may well make these an even more appealing offering.

Manufacturer description: “ARK Performance DT-P monotube coilover systems are fully adjustable with 16 levels of dampening to fit your street or track needs. Our suspension systems are engineered and designed based on knowledge from our Team ARK Racing motorsports division and Formula Drift experience. The DT-P system offers pillow ball top mounts which are more performance oriented and allow for better adjustment of camber. “

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RS-R Sports*i 370z Coilovers

• Manufacturer: RS-R
• Levels of damping adjustment: 36
• Construction type: Monotube
• Spring rate front: 8kg/mm
• Spring rate rear: 8kg/mm
• Fitment: Nissan 370z, Z34
• Value for money: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
• Purchase link: Buy RS-R Sports*i coilovers here

Our comment: RS*R have brought a fantastic offering to the market with a unique approach. Quality and comfort have been their main goal and they’ve undoubtedly achieved that. If you’re after the handling advantages of a coilover but want to maintain a comfortable ride, these are the coilovers for you!

Manufacturer description: “Spirited weekend track drives do not have to sacrifice daily driving comfort or performance. Designed for the performance enthusiast in mind, the RS-R Sports-I coilover system provides a comfortable ride for everyday use, yet is sufficient enough for those effervescent track days.“

“Why spend all day at the track dialing in your suspension when you should be on the track enjoying the experience. Damper and camber adjustments should not be a definitive factor, nor should you spend all day adjusting your suspension settings at the track. Drive to the track, on the track and drive home in comfort. Enjoy driving again with the RS-R Sports-I coilovers.“

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BC Racing BR Series 370z Coilovers

• Manufacturer: BC Racing
• Levels of damping adjustment: 30
• Construction type: Monotube
• Spring rate front: 10kg/mm
• Spring rate rear: 8kg/mm
• Fitment: Nissan 370z, Z34
• Value for money: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
• Purchase link: Buy BC Racing BRs at Enjuku Racing

Our comment: BC Racing offer what could quite possibly be the best budget coilover kit available. If you’re planning to spend less than $1k, this all-round kit could well be the perfect choice for you.

These offer a firm, but not crashy ride which is still ideal for street use and are more than capable for the money when you head to the track. BC also offer their higher-end ‘ER’ series coilovers which are a competitior for the KW V3’s if you’re intending to do mostly track use.

Manufacturer description: “The BR model is perfect for street driving and occasional road course duty. With easily accessible adjustment knobs for fine tuning your compression/rebound and separately adjustable ride height, having a performance coilover system couldn’t be any easier. You choose how low or high you want your vehicle, no preset ride height here, and our patented concave lower locking ring keeps it locked in.“

“All of our systems come with pillowball mounts to provide the most feedback possible from your suspension and to sharpen your steering response. BC’s available front and rear camber plates also allow you to get the perfect alignment setup without compromise. All this while providing a strong, attractive looking coilover system.“

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Megan Racing Street Series 370z Coilovers

• Manufacturer: Megan Racing
• Levels of damping adjustment: 15
• Construction type: Monotube
• Spring rate front: 10kg/mm
• Spring rate rear: 8kg/mm
• Fitment: Nissan 370z, Z34
• Value for money: 🔥🔥
• Purchase link: Buy Megan Racing Street Series Coilovers at Enjuku Racing

Our comment: This entry-level option may suit those on a budget who are purely looking to improve their ride height and handling. We found that the build quality and finish was reflected in the price and would personally recommend forking out that little bit extra to purchase the BC BR coilovers that are closer to our mid-range offerings.

Manufacturer description: “Megan Racing EZII Series coilover system is aimed towards the more budget oriented enthusiast to offer the most basic essentials from an after-market coil-over setup, yet makes no compromises for quality and performance.“

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HKS Hipermax IV SP 370z Coilovers

• Manufacturer: HKS
• Levels of damping adjustment: 30
• Construction type: Monotube
• Spring rate front: Range of options available
• Spring rate rear: Range of options available
• Fitment: Nissan 370z, Z34
• Value for money: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
• Purchase link: Buy HKS Hipermax IV SP 370z Coilovers here

Our comment: Legendary Japanese tuning company HKS bring their hand with the highest price tag of our list. This option combines fantastic ride comfort which is close to stock comfort levels and fantastic handling alongside the typical quality you would expect from HKS.

These are a serious competitor for the KW V3’s and this may just boil down to personal preference, especially if you’re keen to maintain the JDM aspect on your car.

Manufacturer description: “New generation sports suspension which brushes up the ride comfort in both street and sports use. This suspension kit is designed for high-grip radial tires which can be used on circuits. It is common to use a specially shaped spring for separated rear spring suspension.“

“A wide range adjustable straight coil spring is used in this set up. Suitable damper setting reduces unnecessary movement in sports use, which also improves drivability and create more grips on tires with fast response in cornering. Smooth and firmly feeling is defined in this set up.“

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Our winner

Our winner is the highly acclaimed KW Variant 3 coilover.

It was a close call between the superb HKS Hipermax III and the KW V3’s, but with no way of faulting the hugely popular KW’s, they’re undoubtedly the best bang for your buck purchase on our list but either option certainly won’t disappoint!

KW Variant 3 370z Coilovers

For those with a serious budget who are looking to get the best lap times available, we have no doubt that the KW V3’s will be the ulimate choice. HKS Hipermax III and the BC Racing ER’s are undoubtedly fantastic alternatives if there’s any reason you would prefer to not go with the KW offering.

Runner-up

Another set of coilovers which really stood out during our research of this article were our budget-offering – BC Racing BR’s. At under $1k, we struggle to believe you will be able to find a better coilover out there for the money. If you’re still intending to make further upgrades to your car and looking for a cheaper alternative, we have no doubt that the BR’s will be perfect for your needs.

BC Racing BR

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