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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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Question My GF is getting car sick in my Z, need some advice lol

OK so I already know my Z has a horrible ride. Its on stock springs and shocks with the rear ones needing replacement bad causing inside feathering on my rear tires. Im riding on 18s with a thick 45 size tires all around.

I need advice on getting my ride smoother. I know new rear shocks will help since mine are bad. But what kind of setups lowered or not are you guys have good smooth rides with?
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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It would be easier just to get a new girlfriend
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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+1000 get new girlfriend, cheaper and by far a better decision.
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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I'm sorry, could you try posting the pictures of your gf again? They're not showing up in your original post for some reason
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by calin
I'm sorry, could you try posting the pictures of your gf again? They're not showing up in your original post for some reason
This!!

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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by waizzz
It would be easier just to get a new girlfriend
I think Waizzz wants to be your girlfriend. He likes a rough ride.

Last edited by dikspiel; Mar 14, 2010 at 09:38 PM.
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by dikspiel
I think Waizzz wants to be your girlfriend.
LOL!!

Nah, I can't cheat on you after you recently bought me some things.

I lubs joo
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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^^^^
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by waizzz
LOL!!

Nah, I can't cheat on you after you recently bought me some things.

I lubs joo
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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dikspiel 03-10-2010, 06:53 PM

"would you like to see what I've bought since January?"

dikspiel 3-10-2010, 06:54 PM

"1. new butt plug for wais
2. ****** for friends (calin, fresh z, 2k6-z33, etc..)
3. fist shaped **** insert for wais
4. Craftsquare carbon fiber mirrors
5. GT Spec stuff
6. Paint"

I just noticed that the number 3 item.

LOL!!
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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pm Tquill.......

I rode in his car after he and mr. duece installed

Bought from Rockauto.com, brand is Monroe Sensa-Trac.

Price:
front driver- $83.79 (MONROE Part # 72250)
front passenger: 83.79 (MONROE Part # 72251)
Rears: $29.79 (MONROE Part # 5795)

is car was smooth....with the oem springs paired with those new oem shocks..
-J
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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lol this threading turned out pretty well.
OP have you try having her sit on a cushion?
My wife gets sick after long rides sometimes and that's what we plan to try.
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 12:34 AM
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 09:50 AM
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LOL what have i started......

Those sensa tracs sounds perfect and arent too expensive i think those might be the route i go since i dont want to lower just yet. Thanks
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by MI 35th
genius
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Emski
lol this threading turned out pretty well.
OP have you try having her sit on a cushion?
My wife gets sick after long rides sometimes and that's what we plan to try.
I havent tried that but i will mention it to her and see what she says. I
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 09:56 AM
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Was gonna say get a new gf.. but everyone covered that..

then was gonna say ditch her for dikspiel .. but then everyone covered that
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 05:37 PM
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u dont have to get a new GF...just give her a break time to time and let her put her head up from your lap....i know u like ur BJ while u but u dont want her all over ur lap...hahaha
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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Many options out there for suspension setups, you are going to need something that you can adjust the dampening... Set it soft for daily driving, then when you don't have her in the car, stiffen it up when you hit the track etc... If all else fails, make her follow you everywhere you go that way you get some quality time with the Z...
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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stock suspension and she thinks it rides rough? GTFO
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