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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 11:48 AM
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BC Racing coilovers or Megan coilovers: Beastly

Whatever your tuning philosophy is, the first mod should always be an oil cooler
Rofl, oil cooler... You didnt have one.
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz
Real suspension or ricer edition coil-overs?
Not to familiar with suspension. Not sure what to look for or what to stay away from. I don't do any racing competitions or road courses as of right now but maybe in the future. I do have another car for a DD but mostly drive the Z everyday.

the idea I have is to change the car to where its a different animal so to speak. Not much in making it faster (besides basic bolt-ons) but the overall handling of the car.

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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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Ohlins single adjustable are on clearance right now for around 1800....they are usually listed in the 2500-3000 range, and are quite good.
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 01:18 PM
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link?
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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if you're not doing anything hardcore, springs & shocks will do just fine. Most people never need to actually have a fully adjustable coilover setup.
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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Lulz @kingbaby telling folks how it is
https://my350z.com/forum/interior/56...plash-hub.html
You bling-ing out your interior br0?

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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by KingBaby
link?
If you are serous I can inquire. PM me.
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 01:48 PM
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900+ WHP my *** that **** seemed super slow.
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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Who's car is that? It didn't even break traction lol that guy shifts like palsy too. Forged Performance don't know straight line driving.
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by mutation666
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O7X9BfRe24 900+ WHP my *** that **** seemed super slow.

WHAT???
That looks like a leisure ride in a parking lot.... 900hp 13 second 1/4 mile

According to video time, that run laster 20 seconds

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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by andre12031948
WHAT???
That looks like a leisure ride in a parking lot.... 900hp 13 second 1/4 mile

According to video time, that run laster 20 seconds
maybe 1/2 mile?
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mutation666
maybe 1/2 mile?
Maybe I shouldn't stick my nose everywhere...
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by andre12031948
Maybe I shouldn't stick my nose everywhere...
Na I think I do what I want. Dont give a fawk what you want me to do.
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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That was from this years top dog event. That blue Z has the twin rear mount setup from cin motorsports.
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 05:36 PM
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No helmets. So nonchalant. It was as exciting as watching a leaf fall from a tree.
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 07:18 PM
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Scott=real life tr0LL?
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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Kyle just get a bike and be done.
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 04:11 AM
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I don't trust people on the road.
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 05:13 AM
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Then you don't trust yourself^^^
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 05:18 AM
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Kyle just stay on local roads till you get enough confidence. save the highway for when you feel comfortable with it.
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