coil overs
04-30-2008, 05:01 PM
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coil overs
Ive read a lot of what you have all said about how coil overs are mostly a racing thing, but, is it worth it to replace them for the handling aspect.
I ask this because I putt bigger rims on my car and the handling is way worse then what it used to be. Would it be worth it to me to replace both the shocks and springs or just replace the shocks. I could see the benefit of lowering the car a small amount so it closer to the ground, but lets face it, the car already is pretty low.
Im not really interested in the car looking good because of its new stance, its a Z, it already looks good. I just want my old handling back.
I ask this because I putt bigger rims on my car and the handling is way worse then what it used to be. Would it be worth it to me to replace both the shocks and springs or just replace the shocks. I could see the benefit of lowering the car a small amount so it closer to the ground, but lets face it, the car already is pretty low.
Im not really interested in the car looking good because of its new stance, its a Z, it already looks good. I just want my old handling back.
04-30-2008, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by entropy31
how big are your new rims? and did you make sure to get bigger wheels to go with those bigger rims?
did you go with cheaper tires? tires are a big factor with handling.
did you go with cheaper tires? tires are a big factor with handling.
and 2nd on the tires.
04-30-2008, 05:38 PM
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I'd like to get a set of tein flex or tein ss coilovers. I'm leaning towards the SS because they're cheaper and still have adjustable ride heighth.
http://www.300zxclub.com/store/produ...9ed85f167b2eff
http://www.300zxclub.com/store/produ...9ed85f167b2eff
04-30-2008, 05:59 PM
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lol. noone got it.
id go with SPL coilovers
EDFC is not a coilover
id go with SPL coilovers
Originally Posted by sailorjason
If your going to get coilovers get the Tein EFDCs with the EDFC controller.
Last edited by b300z; 04-30-2008 at 06:02 PM.
05-01-2008, 08:58 PM
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I'm not quite ready to sell it yet. It's gathering dust in the corner of the garage. It's somewhat depressing actually. There's a shop in town that I've heard some good things about. I friend of mine took his '93 NA there for a timing belt change and fuel injector replacement and he was happy with them. I may take mine there and have them take a look at it to see if they can figure it out. I'm still trying to decide if actually want someone else to work on it. Nobody has touched that car since I owned it besides my dad and I. I just don't have the time to diagnose the minor issues anymore. It's almost to that time of year where I wouldn't drive the car anyway since it's too hot. I'd like to start driving it again in September.
I did see an '04 Z06 for sale up here for about $34k. I actually contemplated it for about 15 minutes. The wife and I are talking about kids. Kids and a Z don't mix,....for the most part. I've got a honeydo list 5 miles long. There are a gazillion things I want to do around the house; which unfortunately are more important than the Z.
I did see an '04 Z06 for sale up here for about $34k. I actually contemplated it for about 15 minutes. The wife and I are talking about kids. Kids and a Z don't mix,....for the most part. I've got a honeydo list 5 miles long. There are a gazillion things I want to do around the house; which unfortunately are more important than the Z.
05-02-2008, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 91zxtt
I'm not quite ready to sell it yet. It's gathering dust in the corner of the garage. It's somewhat depressing actually. There's a shop in town that I've heard some good things about. I friend of mine took his '93 NA there for a timing belt change and fuel injector replacement and he was happy with them. I may take mine there and have them take a look at it to see if they can figure it out. I'm still trying to decide if actually want someone else to work on it. Nobody has touched that car since I owned it besides my dad and I. I just don't have the time to diagnose the minor issues anymore. It's almost to that time of year where I wouldn't drive the car anyway since it's too hot. I'd like to start driving it again in September.
I did see an '04 Z06 for sale up here for about $34k. I actually contemplated it for about 15 minutes. The wife and I are talking about kids. Kids and a Z don't mix,....for the most part. I've got a honeydo list 5 miles long. There are a gazillion things I want to do around the house; which unfortunately are more important than the Z.
I did see an '04 Z06 for sale up here for about $34k. I actually contemplated it for about 15 minutes. The wife and I are talking about kids. Kids and a Z don't mix,....for the most part. I've got a honeydo list 5 miles long. There are a gazillion things I want to do around the house; which unfortunately are more important than the Z.
OH thats a cop out, if the rear seats in a Z are good for anything it's either a gallon milk jug or a small child. Assuming you have access to a 2+2.
05-04-2008, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by b300z
whats wrong with a Z06?
The mentality that comes with it. Not to say you will have it, but you know what im talking about. Its not as bad as what I like to refer to as "Mustang Mentality" but its up there.
05-05-2008, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by domsgarage
The mentality that comes with it. Not to say you will have it, but you know what im talking about. Its not as bad as what I like to refer to as "Mustang Mentality" but its up there.
Originally Posted by MikeZ
Every yahoo in the world can get a corvette. A Z06 on the other hand...
Any yahoo who can get a C5 can get a Z06... Anyone who shames a Corvette is no true racer, or sports car enthusiast.
05-05-2008, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by domsgarage
The mentality that comes with it. Not to say you will have it, but you know what im talking about. Its not as bad as what I like to refer to as "Mustang Mentality" but its up there.
05-05-2008, 09:11 PM
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Very true that every car has a mentality attached to it. Some are far worse than others. Some may say that a Z06 is a massaged Corvette; just like some will say that an SRT-4 isn't a NEON.
The other thing that I would possibly consider is an M5. It's in the same price range, but it's 4 doors so it's a little more family friendly. I'm likely 5-10 years away from being able to realistically consider either one of these cars. I need to get the Z running right and get it to pass smog. Then I can enjoy it for 2 years before I need to smog it again. Just need some time.....time which I don't really have.
The other thing that I would possibly consider is an M5. It's in the same price range, but it's 4 doors so it's a little more family friendly. I'm likely 5-10 years away from being able to realistically consider either one of these cars. I need to get the Z running right and get it to pass smog. Then I can enjoy it for 2 years before I need to smog it again. Just need some time.....time which I don't really have.
05-05-2008, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 91zxtt
The other thing that I would possibly consider is an M5.
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