How is it compare to Stance GR+?

 

Two years to the day, no less...

I just have a quick question for the OP, VossenG37S... Do you still have the pictures that were originally posted in this thread? I am also considering installing Tanabe Sustec Pro S-0C coilovers with F/R SPC camber kits. Thanks.

 

I don't have his pics for you but I have pics of my own setup. If you're not going to track, want to lower but still have DD functionality at a price that won't break your wallet, then these are a high quality, comfortable coilover. They are only height adjustable though so if you need damping adjustability, then you'll need to consider something else.

 

I have pics here: But look into something else. Although the Tanabe were good for Height adjustment only, you will get much more out of Stance GR Coilovers or other brands that offer full adjustability.

Infiniti G37 on VVSCV3 Wheels

 

Oh yeah, I've seen those pictures before. Hot car! The rolling shots are awesome. Thanks for the link.

I've searched and read through so many old threads trying to compare coilover options. The Tanabes seem like a pretty solid choice for the price. True, there is no adjustable damping. But if the ride quality is already good, and if I never track the car, would I ever benefit from it? I dunno... it probably is worth the extra money for the adjustability, but I just don't think I'll need it. I'll probably end up wanting to constantly tweek it and it'll drive me nuts.

Also, I couldn't find the GR coilovers on Stance's website. Have the SuperSport/SuperSport+ replaced the GR/GR+? How do they compare?

 

Yes Stance GR+ is now called Super Sport+.


Tanabe's are great. If you're not going to slam your G you really don't need damper so go Tanabe. I had Tanabe and now have Stance. Maybe it's me but I haven't seen as significant of difference between the two. Even with damper adjustibility on the Stance I have yet to really feel it at work. I am looking to go KW3 sometime in the near future. I am not saying that Stance is bad, I just had higher expectations for them.

In your case, I'd go Tanabe if you're just looking for a comfortable DDing experience.

 

The new Stance SS Coilovers look awesome and now have Adjustable Camber Uppermount


STANCE Super Sport Coilover Kit - Nissan 370Z / G37 - Enjuku Racing Parts, LLC

 

I figured the stiffer settings would be needed for lower ride heights. I don't plan to slam my car. I just want to remove the wheel gap and retain near-stock ride quality for a DD car w/ occasional spirited runs. Plus, I'm sure the handling will only improve with the lower center of gravity, even if the Tanabe's are "soft". The Tanabe's sound right for me...

However... the adjustable camber uppermount on the Stance sounds interesting. Would the SPC camber kit be unnecessary?

 

Don't waste time or money on front camber arms. Get rear camber arm and toe bolts and you'll be good.

 

I'll probably lower the front by more than the unofficial 1-1.5" camber "limit". Won't the front wheel camber be out of spec if I don't install the front kit?

 

It will, every mod you install tales you out of OEM specs. It then becomes a matter of functionality and even when slightly out of oem specs you'll be fine. As for tire wear as long as your toe is good, you'll be fine and won't notice too much wear from just being out of specs with camber. If you ask me the $$$ amount and install for aftermarket camber arms isn't worth the cost. plus there's the risk of it banging on your fender if you go low.

 

Oh, I see. Well, I'd still prefer to do it right and be within spec at all four corners. I guess that kinda sounds weird since I'm leaning towards not spending the extra cash for the "better" coilovers. But with that, I'm not really gaining anything noticeable/needed from my point of view (the adjustable damping).

Regarding the front camber arm hitting the fender... I only want to lower the car enough to remove the wheel gap, with a slight rake from front to rear. Will there be any clearance issues?

 

I'm at 26.25" to the bottom of the fender lip on my coils and no hitting of the arms, I was a 1/2" lower on springs and didn't have any clearance issues then either. I have the previous version (version 2) of the SPC arms though, not sure if the latest version has the same clearance, it seems that there has been a few members that have stated the latest version has had some issues w/ clearance.

 

Don't know if you would call stance better than tanabes but you're right about getting all 4 wheels into spec. The last thing you want to do is replace tires every 6 months due to camber wear. You don't necessarily need a stiffer setup for a lower ride. If you slam any coilover setup too low, you're gonna rub and bottom out regardless of how stiff the setup is.

 

I'm pretty much set on getting the Tanabe coilovers at this point. I think bang for the buck, they are the best solution for me.

I definitely want to install the full camber kit to stay within spec, but this fender/arm clearance issue has me a little worried now. And apparently, SPC made 3 versions of the part that all had the same part number. Oh, that's brilliant! Although, I think by this point, all the vendors should be shipping the latest version... I hope...?

About the clearance, everyone on here talks in inches from the ground. It sounds like anything lower than 26.5" from the ground with the new part might cause issues. What does that ride height look like? I want to lower enough to have about a 1-finger gap all around. Would that be higher or lower than the limit? Reference pics would be really helpful.