Mid-A Random-ness Discussion Thread: the Zequel
04-26-2011, 10:13 AM
#2307
I wouldnt spend $4500 on any shocks or suspension for the Z.
Realistically, you cant get the entire potential out of a good "top of the line" coilover setup with custom valving, spending that much is just crazy IMO. But I understand why you do it trust me.
Realistically, you cant get the entire potential out of a good "top of the line" coilover setup with custom valving, spending that much is just crazy IMO. But I understand why you do it trust me.
04-26-2011, 10:39 AM
#2308
Care to elaborate? I already have DA Koni's, but am not happy with them (or the leaking). The custom valved penske's are only about $1000 more than the ones that I have on the car now. Plus, the upper rebound adjusments are a pain in the ***** on all non remote reservoir double adjustable shocks.
04-26-2011, 10:51 AM
#2311
Because short of being a pro driver, you arent going to do it. I was talking about a $4500 suspension vs say a $2000 (pretty standard) suspension, not just shocks. I know you track the car in many diff forms and can handle business, but thats the way I look at that.
04-26-2011, 11:01 AM
#2313
I do agree in some degree, but $4500 is really the entry point for competitive shocks. Hell 4 way penke/moton/JRZ's are in the 12-18k range. I could never justify anything over an entry level shock. Your right I probably wouldn't be much faster going from a 3500 penske set-up to 15,000 4-way penske set-up. I just don't have the capabilities or talent to either run them at their potential or tune them to their potential. I can and have had experience with independent 2-ways. I am comfortable with feeling my way through the adjustments, interpreting the dyno plots, and dialing them in.
The AST's would be the cheapest at ~2900 with springs. No remote reservoir, but the rears are inverted for ease of access.
When is your next track day on the bike, Alberto? It's been years since I have been to a 2 wheel track day (no I don't have a bike any more). Do you run with WERA, etc?
The AST's would be the cheapest at ~2900 with springs. No remote reservoir, but the rears are inverted for ease of access.
When is your next track day on the bike, Alberto? It's been years since I have been to a 2 wheel track day (no I don't have a bike any more). Do you run with WERA, etc?
04-26-2011, 11:39 AM
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My next mods are a gauge to monitor steering wheel grippage and christmas lights over my rear tires to heat them up for more traction. Definatly going to be hard to beat me then.
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04-26-2011, 11:52 AM
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Do you guys think its worth having the welds on my intake redone? Anyone got a good place that does this? Im a little nervous about blowing them apart.