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Need help with my setup !! for speed pumps in Kuwait

Old Jan 4, 2011 | 11:36 PM
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Roberuta Cup Kit. Done.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 01:06 AM
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because of the grip R888 offers do u know a street tire that would work similar or close to R888

so if no for 305/45 .. would a 305/35 fit ?

i need them because of TT kit power (545whp) for extra grip no sideways if and when i race

note its hardly rain her in kuwait

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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 01:10 AM
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looks doesn't really matter i need something that preform and would raise my car a little
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 350z-900whp
because of the grip R888 offers do u know a street tire that would work similar or close to R888

so if no for 305/45 .. would a 305/35 fit ?

i need them because of TT kit power (545whp) for extra grip no sideways if and when i race

note its hardly rain her in kuwait
305/35 would probably be ok. R888s aren't that sticky when they're not in operating temperature. A good street tire, like Kumho XS, Hankook R-S3, BS RE-11, Dunlop Star Spec, Kumho V710, or a MT ET Street Radial, etc., would probably be better. I used to run the BFG Drag Radial on the rear of my high HP machine and really liked them until I tried to take a very mild turn - on the highway - at speed.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 06:14 AM
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damn that last one a stock z would barely make it over...Im thinkin it wouldnt actually make it.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 06:25 AM
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I know how you feel, the speed bumps here are a killer (not to mention the potholes).
I stayed with stock suspension because i knew i wouldn't be able to go anywhere lowered.

I got 18" 255/40 F and 275/40 R Toyo T1R and its working great.
Here is how my car looks (Keep in mind it is still under construction)
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackFaytZ
Roberuta Cup Kit. Done.
Only way to go in my opinion, I did it and don't regret it at all, saves precious body work which adds up $$$ real fast
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 350z-900whp
why not use bigger or taller tires

This number effects speedometer reading, operation of VDC and handing characteristics. I recommend that you stay within plus or minus 3 percent of the circumference.

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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 350z-900whp
hi guys,

first of all i just recived my car from US ..(now in kuwait). my car is lowered with JIC coil-over A2 flat about 1.5 inch lower than stock 350z and i have been told that the highest setting for this coil-over.
You were "told" your Jics are set to their highest. Have you verifed this by you turning a wrench yourself? Reason I ask, most coilover system's for the Z do not force you into that much of a drop.

IMO in the end I would go with another coilover system, if it was my car I would have pulled the Jics off the car the moment I got home with it, not a product I would own, even if they were free, they'd still get pulled.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Gsedan35
You were "told" your Jics are set to their highest. Have you verifed this by you turning a wrench yourself? Reason I ask, most coilover system's for the Z do not force you into that much of a drop.

IMO in the end I would go with another coilover system, if it was my car I would have pulled the Jics off the car the moment I got home with it, not a product I would own, even if they were free, they'd still get pulled.
honestly i haven't looked at them my self at that time but now am trying to find a shop with the tools ( hook i lost it ) to try to lift the car up if possible. going to check on them and let u guys know
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv

This number effects speedometer reading, operation of VDC and handing characteristics. I recommend that you stay within plus or minus 3 percent of the circumference.
so is this the spec of 350z or just an example. how to meager it ?

thanks for u input
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by BlaQ350z
I know how you feel, the speed bumps here are a killer (not to mention the potholes).
I stayed with stock suspension because i knew i wouldn't be able to go anywhere lowered.

I got 18" 255/40 F and 275/40 R Toyo T1R and its working great.
Here is how my car looks (Keep in mind it is still under construction)
u have a great looking car

with u setup do u have a problem with normal speed bump in terms of scrape
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 350z-900whp
so is this the spec of 350z or just an example. how to meager it ?

thanks for u input
Yes. This is the rear OEM tire.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 350z-900whp
u have a great looking car

with u setup do u have a problem with normal speed bump in terms of scrape
When stock i was still scraping but the speed bumps we have are random sizes/shapes. If you know how to approach and where to go you can avoid some.
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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i have to jump in, as you have all been ridiculously helpful so far, almost uncharacteristicly so..
Its a BUMP, not a pump.

Speed bump.

speed pumps are what you pull with an ugly chunky butt girl.. and then run away in shame.

I now retreat to my desk to actually work again..

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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by bmccann101
i have to jump in, as you have all been ridiculously helpful so far, almost uncharacteristicly so..
Its a BUMP, not a pump.
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was thinking the same exact thing.
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 02:31 PM
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ya, there's no way that -1.5" is the highest ride setting. You should be able to put the ride height back at stock, which is 100% what I would do with all those bumps.

Also like someone else mentioned, the resonators are probably whats banging as well. Get them cut out if you dont wanna raise too much.
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 12:41 AM
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i will see what can i do with the coil overs (if can be raised or not ) this sunday and let u guys know.
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by bmccann101
i have to jump in, as you have all been ridiculously helpful so far, almost uncharacteristicly so..
Its a BUMP, not a pump.

Speed bump.

speed pumps are what you pull with an ugly chunky butt girl.. and then run away in shame.

I now retreat to my desk to actually work again..
thanks for notifying me every thing got fixed , we are all her to help each other and in the end we are her to learn from each other
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 03:17 PM
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As others have said already, the Roberuta Cup Kit is a viable option if raising the car cannot occur.
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