What have you done for your Z today?
11-18-2013, 04:55 PM
#6663
Nice I was looking at the original Pro Comps before I realized they were discontinued 
. Although the name implies "Stance" (which is why I was so turned off by the brand to begin with) I'm going for function/form for the track; but it's always good to know that I can scrape everywhere if I feel like it 
. Thanks for the suggestion for spring rates, stock for the 2-way is 12f/7r but I will definitely consider change, the Stance rep should be reaching out to me to discuss my valving/rates.
Lol
. Although the name implies "Stance" (which is why I was so turned off by the brand to begin with) I'm going for function/form for the track; but it's always good to know that I can scrape everywhere if I feel like it . Thanks for the suggestion for spring rates, stock for the 2-way is 12f/7r but I will definitely consider change, the Stance rep should be reaching out to me to discuss my valving/rates.Lol
Stoked.
11-19-2013, 04:31 AM
#6670
Also
You're only going to be as good as the tires you run. Coils will be no improvement without them. I would argue that tires are actually a better handling upgrade than coils. If I may make a suggestion, Yokohama Advan AD08R tires are amazing at lower power levels and still have good tread life. I've had multiple spinnage now at 500whp and they still look new. When I was sub 300whp I couldn't even pull a fish tail they were so sticky.
Last edited by Nismo350z#0310; 11-19-2013 at 05:24 AM.
11-19-2013, 06:50 AM
#6671
what about front camber arms. Your front camber will be out of spec.
Also
You're only going to be as good as the tires you run. Coils will be no improvement without them. I would argue that tires are actually a better handling upgrade than coils. If I may make a suggestion, Yokohama Advan AD08R tires are amazing at lower power levels and still have good tread life. I've had multiple spinnage now at 500whp and they still look new. When I was sub 300whp I couldn't even pull a fish tail they were so sticky.
Also
You're only going to be as good as the tires you run. Coils will be no improvement without them. I would argue that tires are actually a better handling upgrade than coils. If I may make a suggestion, Yokohama Advan AD08R tires are amazing at lower power levels and still have good tread life. I've had multiple spinnage now at 500whp and they still look new. When I was sub 300whp I couldn't even pull a fish tail they were so sticky.
The rear is going down more to match, right now it's ridiculously high; I got great deals on my hunt for quality SPL parts from vendors and forum members.
As for tires, right now I'm running some economical HTRIII's (275/35 f 275/40 r) and as soon as they run low I was going to swap to RS3's (275/35 f 285/35 r), I looked at the AD08R's but they're pretty restrictive on sizes available (according to Tire Rack they only have 265/30, 265/40, 285/30, 295/30 for 18's). Do you have any experience with RS3's?
11-19-2013, 11:42 AM
#6672
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New Wheels
Just put on my new wheels,
CSL 5.5 (Big thanks to Eric @ getyourwheels for helping me out over the months)
- KW V2 Coils and other suspension mods coming after winter along with transgo/trans cooler
CSL 5.5 (Big thanks to Eric @ getyourwheels for helping me out over the months)
- KW V2 Coils and other suspension mods coming after winter along with transgo/trans cooler
11-19-2013, 11:46 AM
#6673
I've been told my camber will be out of spec in the front which I will pick up some arms to correct asap, my front will only be dropping around 1"-1.5 (running 18x10.5 +15 RPF1 with 275/35 rubber)
The rear is going down more to match, right now it's ridiculously high; I got great deals on my hunt for quality SPL parts from vendors and forum members.
As for tires, right now I'm running some economical HTRIII's (275/35 f 275/40 r) and as soon as they run low I was going to swap to RS3's (275/35 f 285/35 r), I looked at the AD08R's but they're pretty restrictive on sizes available (according to Tire Rack they only have 265/30, 265/40, 285/30, 295/30 for 18's). Do you have any experience with RS3's?
The rear is going down more to match, right now it's ridiculously high; I got great deals on my hunt for quality SPL parts from vendors and forum members.
As for tires, right now I'm running some economical HTRIII's (275/35 f 275/40 r) and as soon as they run low I was going to swap to RS3's (275/35 f 285/35 r), I looked at the AD08R's but they're pretty restrictive on sizes available (according to Tire Rack they only have 265/30, 265/40, 285/30, 295/30 for 18's). Do you have any experience with RS3's?
RS3s are very comparable to AD08s.
The one's I'm refering to are the AD08 Rs which are even newer and have more carbon for more grip. They also have more sizes than the regular AD08s that you will like. I think the RS3s are almost the exact same in the grip department of the Yoko's but I would give the edge to the Yoko's for the AD08 Rs. For a street tire they are the very best.
RS3, you'll probably love those too though.
It's your call, but remember, your handling won't be magnified until you get tires!!!!!!!Edit: nvm, I see you're running 18s. Well, they have 255/35? I'd run a 265/35 f 285/30 or 295/30 r
Last edited by Nismo350z#0310; 11-19-2013 at 11:51 AM.
11-19-2013, 12:11 PM
#6678
I love it too bro. Cleanliness is next to Godliness. And dat clean brah.
These cars are freakin baller with a mostly stock look. Why dont people not get dat?
You are going to fall inlove with your car all over again after the drop bro. I promise. I did.
These cars are freakin baller with a mostly stock look. Why dont people not get dat?
You are going to fall inlove with your car all over again after the drop bro. I promise. I did.
11-19-2013, 12:23 PM
#6679
LMAO.
Yeah JDM clear corners, stubby antennae, vinyl-wrapped roof, and paint-matched rear wiper delete are subtle mods I've done over the last couple months to hold me over while saving for quality coils. And I do quick details every other day since I drive her daily.
I can. Not. Wait.
Yeah JDM clear corners, stubby antennae, vinyl-wrapped roof, and paint-matched rear wiper delete are subtle mods I've done over the last couple months to hold me over while saving for quality coils. And I do quick details every other day since I drive her daily.
I can. Not. Wait.
11-20-2013, 04:16 AM
#6680
pyshin,
I forgot to tell you that when you lower a car you are also changing the caster of the car. This can have (to me) worse effects than camber. Caster is the angle of the force of the ground going into the car. See picture:
Whenever you lower a car it will give it more positive caster. To me, too much. What it will feel like on aggressive turns is basically you are doing a wheelie. It will make it feel weird. So basically I'm saying getting camber arms is a must if you are lowering it. Unless you want to feel akward during hard turns.
Which leads me to what I've done to the Z,
I spent all of last evening corner balancing the coilovers and sway bars. The I adjusted the caster for more negative (twice) to try to get it closer to spec. Finally all done, put it back together. Wait? I'm a 1/4 inch higher now. Damm1t , gotta do it all over again tonight.
I hate corner balancing.
I forgot to tell you that when you lower a car you are also changing the caster of the car. This can have (to me) worse effects than camber. Caster is the angle of the force of the ground going into the car. See picture:
Whenever you lower a car it will give it more positive caster. To me, too much. What it will feel like on aggressive turns is basically you are doing a wheelie. It will make it feel weird. So basically I'm saying getting camber arms is a must if you are lowering it. Unless you want to feel akward during hard turns.
Which leads me to what I've done to the Z,
I spent all of last evening corner balancing the coilovers and sway bars. The I adjusted the caster for more negative (twice) to try to get it closer to spec. Finally all done, put it back together. Wait? I'm a 1/4 inch higher now. Damm1t , gotta do it all over again tonight.
I hate corner balancing.
Last edited by Nismo350z#0310; 11-20-2013 at 04:17 AM.