It's about time, gutting the Nismo suspension.

Spooler · 06-15-2016, 03:50 PM

Well, this is not happening until after I heal from my surgery which I had moved up to June 20th if all goes well. This thread will be postponed for a little while.

Rusty · 06-15-2016, 04:09 PM

Heal up bud. Do as the doc's tell you on recovery. You'll be back to your old self in no time.

Hotrodz · 06-15-2016, 04:20 PM

Be well brother and who knows maybe you get taller or was that shorterd!

I will be thinking about you.

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Spooler · 06-15-2016, 04:46 PM

It's all good. I am ready to be out of pain. Praying for a pain free vacation.

OptionZero · 07-14-2016, 06:17 PM

Whelp. I knew something would go wrong.

Shop found out the rear springs on the Aragosta coilovers are too big (diameter) for the SPL mid-links.

SPL website says they accept 65mm springs; their website for swift replacement springs says Aragosta uses 65mm springs. Someone must be wrong

SPL is closed for the day so i guess i'll call them tomorrow

OptionZero · 07-14-2016, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

Charles at Powertrix had a custom spring made by Swift for the rear. It won't fit the spring perch of the Aragosta's though. The Powertrix Swift springs are about 5mm more diameter than the Rana springs.

I'm confused by this . . . how can both of these be true:

Swift spring too wide for Aragosta perch

Aragosta spring too wide for SPL mid-link, which takes 65 mm springs

Were the swifts not 65mm?

FYI 65mm is about . . . 2.5 inch?

Spooler · 07-14-2016, 11:30 PM

The rear Aragosta's are not 65mm. The Front's are 65mm with a length of 10in. If you want to run the SPL midlinks you will need to order 65mm swifts, the next question is the length. You will need to search on this site for that advice or call SPL for the length they recommend.

I am out of commission until late August. My project is on hold until then. I need to order a few parts from Charles to wrap up
what I want to do.

OptionZero · 07-27-2016, 06:01 PM

Follow-up

Aragosta's rears are indeed NOT 65mm. They're more like 3.5 inches, or the same as stock. In other words, far too wide for the SPL mid-link.

I talked to Mike at SPL and got replacement swifts. 10kg/mm in 6 inch length - that suits my setup since i'm going at approximately fender to tire with no gap. Note that the SPL endlinks have a wide range of height adjustment, so there is room to go up or down.

Ditch the Aragosta springs for the rear as well as their adjustable perch (meant for their springs). The rear Aragosta damper is also height adjustable so you can raise/lower appropriately.

Current height:

Spooler · 07-30-2016, 11:35 PM

Thanks for the update. It looks like my install will be on hold for a while longer. The disk in my neck between C6/C7 is giving me grief. The one the DR. didn't fix. I didn't know it until I started coming off the pain pills. It appears I will be in for round 2 under the knife. The lemonade I have been making is starting to suck.

Ape Factory · 07-31-2016, 11:59 PM

Has anyone considered just making the rear Aragostas a true type? Might be a less expensive option.

BobbyLight · 08-01-2016, 11:40 PM

Very interested to see how you like the aragostas. Hope you have a fast recovery and are pain free after surgery #2.

Rusty · 08-01-2016, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

Thanks for the update. It looks like my install will be on hold for a while longer. The disk in my neck between C6/C7 is giving me grief. The one the DR. didn't fix. I didn't know it until I started coming off the pain pills. It appears I will be in for round 2 under the knife. The lemonade I have been making is starting to suck.

Oh crap spooler. I didn't want to hear that.

Tell the doctor that he own you a freebie knife job for not getting it right the first time.

Spooler · 08-02-2016, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Oh crap spooler. I didn't want to hear that.

Tell the doctor that he own you a freebie knife job for not getting it right the first time.

You and me both. Guess I will find out Wednesday. I have lots of questions to ask. See the thread in the lounge and you will get a better understanding, hopefully.

Spooler · 08-02-2016, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Oh crap spooler. I didn't want to hear that.

Tell the doctor that he own you a freebie knife job for not getting it right the first time.

I am so screwed, only 125K of insurance to collect. Not much will be left after the attorney fees and Dr. bill's are paid.

Rusty · 08-02-2016, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

I am so screwed, only 125K of insurance to collect. Not much will be left after the attorney fees and Dr. bill's are paid.

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Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,800 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	It's all good. I am ready to be out of pain. Praying for a pain free vacation. Hotrodz likes this.

07-14-2016, 11:30 PM	#67 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,800 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	The rear Aragosta's are not 65mm. The Front's are 65mm with a length of 10in. If you want to run the SPL midlinks you will need to order 65mm swifts, the next question is the length. You will need to search on this site for that advice or call SPL for the length they recommend. I am out of commission until late August. My project is on hold until then. I need to order a few parts from Charles to wrap up what I want to do. Last edited by Spooler; 07-14-2016 at 11:34 PM.

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Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,800 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Well, this is not happening until after I heal from my surgery which I had moved up to June 20th if all goes well. This thread will be postponed for a little while.

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OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,226 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Whelp. I knew something would go wrong. Shop found out the rear springs on the Aragosta coilovers are too big (diameter) for the SPL mid-links. SPL website says they accept 65mm springs; their website for swift replacement springs says Aragosta uses 65mm springs. Someone must be wrong SPL is closed for the day so i guess i'll call them tomorrow

07-27-2016, 06:01 PM	#68 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,226 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Follow-up Aragosta's rears are indeed NOT 65mm. They're more like 3.5 inches, or the same as stock. In other words, far too wide for the SPL mid-link. I talked to Mike at SPL and got replacement swifts. 10kg/mm in 6 inch length - that suits my setup since i'm going at approximately fender to tire with no gap. Note that the SPL endlinks have a wide range of height adjustment, so there is room to go up or down. Ditch the Aragosta springs for the rear as well as their adjustable perch (meant for their springs). The rear Aragosta damper is also height adjustable so you can raise/lower appropriately. Current height:

07-30-2016, 11:35 PM	#69 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,800 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Thanks for the update. It looks like my install will be on hold for a while longer. The disk in my neck between C6/C7 is giving me grief. The one the DR. didn't fix. I didn't know it until I started coming off the pain pills. It appears I will be in for round 2 under the knife. The lemonade I have been making is starting to suck.

07-31-2016, 11:59 PM	#70 (permalink)
Ape Factory Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: San Antonio Posts: 210 Drives: Audi RS5/QX70S Rep Power: 9	Has anyone considered just making the rear Aragostas a true type? Might be a less expensive option.

08-01-2016, 11:40 PM	#71 (permalink)
BobbyLight Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 97 Drives: 09 370z BS 6MT Rep Power: 9	Very interested to see how you like the aragostas. Hope you have a fast recovery and are pain free after surgery #2.