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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 01:59 PM
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Thanks for the rotors/pads/lines Brett. Just got them on and everything worked out just fine.
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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Sweetness. I don't want to see any more pics of destroyed calipers... well, not on your car anyways.
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by GeauxLadyZ
Havent decide, im gonna talk to JasonZya tonight and get some mo info on different setups before i decide.

I think the Tanabe S-OC's are avaliable in both OEM and true coil setups, but KW V1's and Bilstein PSS's only come in OEM setup (rear spring still sits in bucket). Ill prob opt for the true coil setup, but now im also considering tossing the idea of a basic coil setup and going with one that can adjust dampening, set it once, and leave be.

So many ?'s and choices. Ive already got like 10 quotes on both the S-OC's and the Variant 1's, but i may end up going with another...not sure yet.

OR, i might scrap the coil idea for now and bite the bullet on the tires before i bend a Volk when one these puppies busts on the road
you should consider how low you want to go when deciding on coils, some like those tanabe don't go very low. for price, quality, and adjustabilty i would consider funcion form, also considering yours is a daily and show car. it differs car to car but i have mine now lowered a bit past 1.5" in front and camber is at -2 degrees which is what i want so no need for arms, but i do have the rear kit to dial in the same camber. 285 goodyear=rubbing rolled fenders, 275BFG= no rubbing, spacers=holychit turn tha radio way up
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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also why the need for a true coil setup? it could save you some weight and you could get the spl bucket delete arms, but they cost about $250. then you have to consider the lower strut bushing crapping out due to stress and whiteline has replacements for about $50-60. oem style might be better if you dont intend to track or autox it...
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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Question for you houston, Got some new wheels coming in soon and Im looking for a BBK as my next mod. 18'' meisters s1 (three piece) 9.5 front and 10.5 in the rears. thing is I dont recall the offset I got them in. Rick@vipstatus is trying to confirm the specs wether we got a +24 offset or a +12 offset all around. pretty sure its the +12
I need to know what size of a bb kit I would need to clear these wheels in these specs considering both offsets.
I would be grateful if any can point me in the right direction. thanks
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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you also need to consider the disk that work wheels come in, which has to do with the concaveness of the face and its ability to clear a caliper. i would think any 13" BBK would be cleared by the rim diameter, but depending on disk and offset you may need a spacer for the face to not rub the caliper.
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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mike here is more than enough info about coilovers for you...

https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...er-or-not.html

if you need help translating any of it feel free to txt me i am ASE certified in steering and suspension and do alignments all day long at work.
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 03:59 AM
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Bluebonnet Run 2010!!! Join us! https://my350z.com/forum/meet-ups-ev...ml#post8299714
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 08:00 AM
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with everyone goes with after market suspension, does anyone have oem suspension from 05+ FS?
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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sometimes i wish i could go back to 1987 and kick James Tuton in the nuts!
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 05:09 AM
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wat
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by GeauxLadyZ
wat
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 06:54 AM
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thats when he founded the company that pioneered the traffic camera
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 06:56 AM
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now we can get a ticket with an officer even being present
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by CORNELL
now we can get a ticket WITHOUT an officer even being present

fixed
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 08:01 AM
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It seems like I see someone getting popped by a red light cam at least once a day.
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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Has anybody else noticed the T-Mobile "Angry Chicken" advertisement banner at the top of these pages? I laughed out loud ... it is pretty funny
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 04:07 PM
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So... someone hit my truck today. I was in the right lane on the 59 feeder taking an engine to the machine shop and a Pontiac decided to pull out just a bit too far as I was passing by. We barely touched, i got a little paint traded on the rear passenger side of the bed, but my bumper tore a good portion of his right off!

As much as I hate that truck, the bastard has been pretty good to me.
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 04:10 PM
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^ Well at least it wasnt your "hobby" car....im going to assume you have one, and if so then better the truck than her
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by GeauxLadyZ
^ Well at least it wasnt your "hobby" car....im going to assume you have one, and if so then better the truck than her
Sadly, I sold the rx-7 probably over 6 months ago. I'm in the market for a decent 240sx coupe.
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