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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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Default Aircraft landing gear quality hydraulic suspension install

Components are on the way... I have no interest in racing my Z and I bought it for the sexy body alone. Before the Z, I spent 12 years building lowriders and I'm an experienced fabricator/installer of one-off, reliable hydraulic/airride systems. I know everyone here hates the idea of chrome on a Z and pretty much anything else that everyone else here doesn't do, but I build my cars for me-not anyone else. I'll be doing a full write up and wheter you love it, hate it, or are just curious to see what a Z looks like sitting flat on the ground and tucking half the rim- it'll be pretty interesting.

I'm going with 2 chrome Pro-Hopper pumps which will be mounted so they are visible through the back window, all chrome stainless steel hard lines for plumbing, 3 Optima Yellow tops for their small size and CCA's and 4 switches mounted in the storage compartment under the head unit. the ride should be close to what it is now with e setup I will be using, which includes a custom coilover setup of sorts and accumulators which relieve pressure in the lines for a smooth ride. More to come. Post your thoughts... Oh yea, someone Photochop my car below so its on the ground! thx!







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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 11:13 AM
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That Poor Poor Body Kit.
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 11:15 AM
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That Poor Poor Body Kit.
Meh... It'll be ok. The daily driving setup will leave plenty of clearance. No lower than your standard coilovers. Show time however... It'll be in the weeds...
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 12:08 PM
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wow... i never thought someone would do this
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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Here you go
Thanks
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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Whoa...
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 11:39 AM
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Throw that abomination back into the fiery pits of Hell.
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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it's not my Z....I say go for it...I'm extremely interested.
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by BhamZMan
Throw that abomination back into the fiery pits of Hell.
Abomination? Post yours... I gaurantee you are "my350Z.com bolt on custom."
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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You got a lot of talent, phreak.
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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ummmmmmmm.. .... ok..............cool....i guess
any updates?
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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How would it affect the ride? would it be all bouncy? or would be like just having the car dropped a few inches?
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by BhamZMan
Throw that abomination back into the fiery pits of Hell.

Funny cuz its true!!
OP I'm sorry but that is the ugliest set up I've seen in a while. Sorry mang.
Just as bad as that cardomain with the guy who has a huge aluminum spoiler.
I understand you are trying to umm I dunno, do something different? But there is tasteful then there is.....
THIS IS ALL MY OPINION.
Don't get mad
I usually love unreasonably low Z's but no matter how low that is it still wont make it any prettier.
Get some real rims and your car might be decent.
Yea, the rims are definitely your weakest link.

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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 03:03 PM
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Sweetness...
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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5 months later and I still don't know what the hell he said.
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
5 months later and I still don't know what the hell he said.


This could possibly be one of the funniest things I've read from David but.... where the hell is the picture
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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I live near him, if he can make his car bounce up and down I will go check it out.
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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you Z cries in pain
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by blasian


This could possibly be one of the funniest things I've read from David but.... where the hell is the picture
Your eyes have been spared.
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 05:49 AM
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we need an update
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