Best Suspension Upgrade for a 280ZX That Keeps It Streetable?

On 5/2/2025 at 1:47 PM, Aria James said:

Hey everyone,
I’ve got a ’79 280ZX that I’m slowly restoring and want to improve the ride and handling without making it harsh it’s mostly for weekend drives, not track use. I’m debating between just doing new shocks and springs or going with a full coilover setup. I’ve heard mixed reviews about lowering too much or going too stiff for street use Any recommendations from those who’ve done this? I’m not looking for show-car stance, just better cornering and less float.

Some stuff I’ve been reading/watching:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP0d8-Fo3RE
https://www.theengineeringprojects.com/2023/05/car-suspension-system-basics-components-types.html
https://tsarscasino.bet/
https://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/classic280zxsuspension

I’d honestly just go with good shocks and mild lowering springs for what you want. These cars respond really well to a simple suspension refresh, and full coilovers can end up way too stiff for normal street driving if you’re not tracking the car. Keep the drop mild and focus on ride quality — the car will corner flatter and feel much more planted without losing that classic ZX comfort.