i didn't realize the tourings were 8" f/r. thanks for clarifying.

ahm

 

I was merely suggesting that you may be unnecessarily giving up some rear camber. It sounds like its working for you on and off the track though. ;-)

 

zillinois,

Thanks for the refresh on my set-up though. I might take your advice and set in more rear camber, once the season fires up. My rear tires have almost exceeded my wife's expectations for rear tire life. I could probably bump up the wear a bit and still be O.K. Thanks again.

BC

 

i heard hoosier had a 19" coming out over the summer. those crossfire guys and c6 z06 guys must be anxious. don't know what they will do till then though?

 

I see you have a precision calibrated wifemeter

 

LOL, I would hate to hear that your wife didn't get the kind of mileage she was looking for out of the tires! throw in your grip envy and you've got a recipe marital trouble!!

 

Hey, great thread. I've been autocrossing an '02 Sentra Spec-V, however have just upgraded to an '03 350Z Touring model (Canadian version). Just wondering if anyone has tried out the Tokico D-Specs? I believe from what I've read can be adjusted in the rear somewhat easier then the Konis. I'd like a setup that A) works, B) Can be adjusted without jacking the car up between runs/heats.

 

There's a G35 in my region who runs with them, he likes them. As far as ease of adjustability, I've heard that you can create a little access hole to get at them when the car is on the ground. I've also heard people say you have to take the shock off to adjust it? Maybe someone here can give us a final answer, I plan on getting a set myself.

 

It took almost 25 years to figure out how to effectively use the "wife-o-meter"... it's all about setting expectations. Plant seeds early, repeatedly and always over-bid the job!

C6 Z06 guys don't have to worry about too many things in life. Stock class rubber for A/Xing being in the "no-worry-at-all" category... because they are not even eligible to run in a stock class! Chevy not only matched the exotics in performance, now they occupy they same space in the 2006 SCCA Solo II rulebook as the exotics! They'll still be a terror wherever they compete.

Autoxr: Most folks go with the Konis in A/X'ing. I don't have any experience with this particular Tokico application, but unless someone who is very competitive says different, I wouldn't go with the Tokico's.

Koni adjustments: the fronts are easy to access under the hood; the rears require a lift to gain access to the #&%! slot at the top of the shock... kind of a pain. I like the access hole idea. Does anyone have more details?

BC

 

Yes, it's been mentioned in the suspension forums that all you need to do is drill a small hole on top of where the shock mounts and you can adjust it from the hatch area. I think they even sell an adjuster tool for this (longer reach).

I had Koni Sports on my SpecV and loved them for AutoX, however found my settings too stiff for daily driving. I'd like an application that I can use and be happy in both worlds.

 

Koni doesn't provide an adjustment tool for the rear shocks. I use a 3mm Allen to fit into the adjustment hole at the top of the rear shock. To adjust the rear Konis in a Z, you'd have to have a) a large hole; b) a slot... because you'll need room due to the sweeping motion required to make an adjustment. I'd like to see pictures if anyone has 'em. Thanks.

The Konis for the Z must differ drastically from their application for the Spec V. Even if I didn't use my Z for A/X and track days, I'd swap out the stock pogo sticks for a set of Konis. Set on full soft, the Konis cured the "porpoising" effect on certain highways... the car rides much smoother than stock and maintains a higher level of performance on the street. A much higher level of ride quality.

BC

 

I was referring to the Tokico install and adjustment tool.

With the Konis in the SpecV the rear shocks had to be removed to be adjusted. Real PITA.

 

Oops, too much to hope for... painless rear Koni adjustments.

BC

 

The rear Konis on the SpecV could be set up for external adjustment. While I hadn't gotten mine chagned before I got rid of mine, Todd Wright had (has?) his set up this way.

I could probably adjust the rear shocks on my Z by just running the front up on a 2x4 -- I can almost adjust them without any extra lift.

 

Could someone possibly take a picture of the adjuster for the rear Konis for me? or do a simple diagram of the location. The only ones I have experience with are the top-adjustable fronts.