It's about time, gutting the Nismo suspension.

Spooler · 04-03-2017, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

i've seen that thread

i think its insane to want to be that high, this is a damn sports car

with double adjustable coilovers travel shouldn't be an issue

Just think of it this way. If I want to turn into a complete REDNECK I can adjust the rear to be way up in the air. You know, stick the my rear end in the air for everyone to kiss.

Spooler · 04-03-2017, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

He is running big a$$ tires front and rear...and doesn't need any drop at all. Pretty much every coil over will drop you an inch at full height of the coil over adjustability. Like he said, he change them out if he doesn't like them.

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I squeezed about 3/4in. of drop in there.

The outside of the rear tire is close to the fender. I have to keep my rear camber at -1.6. NO room. It was like, OOO that is close.

Hotrodz · 04-03-2017, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

I squeezed about 3/4in. of drop in there.

The outside of the rear tire is close to the fender. I have to keep my rear camber at -1.6. NO room. It was like, OOO that is close.

LMAO... that is cutting it close!

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Spooler · 04-03-2017, 10:26 PM

The dampers are very good. I am quite pleased. It makes me wonder what a set of Motons are like. If you are buying coilovers, buy as much as you can afford.

Spooler · 04-04-2017, 10:04 PM

I got in line for a corner balance today. The shop local to me is very busy. It takes a bit to get in.

Spooler · 04-08-2017, 09:56 PM

The upper spring perch is squared away. The car is riding great. I have to watch my speed. It is smooth but firm. No bone jarring ride anymore.

Ape Factory · 04-10-2017, 04:04 PM

That's awesome, glad you got everything in and working! My front dampers took about a month to "loosen up" a bit, the rears took substantially longer, like six months of daily driving. Right out of the box, they're pretty firm.

Ape Factory · 04-10-2017, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

He is running big a$$ tires front and rear...and doesn't need any drop at all. Pretty much every coil over will drop you an inch at full height of the coil over adjustability. Like he said, he change them out if he doesn't like them.

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Very true. The Aragostas are one of the few that'll allow for ABOVE OEM height if you so desire. Everything else drops you an inch or more below stock height. I can't run any lower (less than an inch drop front and rear) or I can't get in my garage or navigate the less than stellar roads in my neck of the woods.

Spooler · 04-10-2017, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ape Factory

That's awesome, glad you got everything in and working! My front dampers took about a month to "loosen up" a bit, the rears took substantially longer, like six months of daily driving. Right out of the box, they're pretty firm.

Oh, yeah. I am pretty darn happy. I am at 14 clicks front and 14clicks rear. The compression is great, not harsh at all. The rebound is why I had to stiffen up the dampers to get rid of the bounce. The car is firm but very smooth. I have to watch my speed now. I'll be cruising along on the interstate if I am not careful. It is amazing.

OptionZero · 04-10-2017, 09:18 PM

I have to echo the praise for the Aragostas. I've got the Type-S w/ full pillowball mounts

Ride is more than tolerable, just like stock on a 2015+ Nismo.

Tons of adjustment. I could go lower if i wanted, and you can go higher than stock like said above. Just an amazing range.

Spooler · 04-13-2017, 11:13 PM

I am still waiting on the call to get corner balanced. Ugg, I may have to go to Z1.

Spooler · 04-14-2017, 09:37 PM

I added another click up front for a total of 15+. I am also noticing 2 things of concern. I may need to go up to 13k springs up front and 11k for the rear. Under acceleration from a stop the rear is squatting too much for my liking. On a hard turn the front dips more. It is glued to the pavement which is good. I may drive it to Zdayz before deciding if I need to upgrade to stiffer springs. I am ordering my Wavetrac dif on Monday. This may also change the handling some.

Hotrodz · 04-14-2017, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

I added another click up front for a total of 15+. I am also noticing 2 things of concern. I may need to go up to 13k springs up front and 11k for the rear. Under acceleration from a stop the rear is squatting too much for my liking. On a hard turn the front dips more. It is glued to the pavement which is good. I may drive it to Zdayz before deciding if I need to upgrade to stiffer springs. I am ordering my Wavetrac dif on Monday. This may also change the handling some.

My springs are 13k front and 10k rear. You are running taller and heavier tires so that will make difference as well. The you are going to notice a that you are more connected and you may need to stiffen up the front as you will have more push for the rear. I made my change after getting the diff as well.

Ape Factory · 04-14-2017, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

I added another click up front for a total of 15+. I am also noticing 2 things of concern. I may need to go up to 13k springs up front and 11k for the rear. Under acceleration from a stop the rear is squatting too much for my liking. On a hard turn the front dips more. It is glued to the pavement which is good. I may drive it to Zdayz before deciding if I need to upgrade to stiffer springs. I am ordering my Wavetrac dif on Monday. This may also change the handling some.

I think I'm at 15 clicks front but only 8 rear. I find the rear has a much "firmer" feel to it than the front. I have some truly sh*tty roads here and I can't run the rear dampers much firmer and still have a comfortable ride. On normal roads it wouldn't be an issue. I actually have thought about lowering the spring rate in the rear.

Spooler · 04-14-2017, 11:07 PM

Yeah, the interstate I drive to work on is horrible. I have been stiffening up due to the higher speeds and bumps. I get a small bounce. I have got that cleared up now. The faster I would go, the more I noticed it. The ride is still way more comfortable than the Nismo suspension. My goal is to improve the ride and improve the handling at the same time. This has been tough. So far so good. I have been driving some of my favorite corners. So far the handling has improved.

04-04-2017, 10:04 PM	#110 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,804 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	I got in line for a corner balance today. The shop local to me is very busy. It takes a bit to get in. Hotrodz likes this. Last edited by Spooler; 04-05-2017 at 01:10 AM.

04-08-2017, 09:56 PM	#111 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,804 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	The upper spring perch is squared away. The car is riding great. I have to watch my speed. It is smooth but firm. No bone jarring ride anymore. Hotrodz likes this.

04-10-2017, 04:04 PM	#112 (permalink)
Ape Factory Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: San Antonio Posts: 210 Drives: Audi RS5/QX70S Rep Power: 9	That's awesome, glad you got everything in and working! My front dampers took about a month to "loosen up" a bit, the rears took substantially longer, like six months of daily driving. Right out of the box, they're pretty firm. __________________ '13 Audi RS5 Misano w/mods-The Red Mist '13 G37 IPL-SOLD

04-10-2017, 09:18 PM	#115 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,231 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	I have to echo the praise for the Aragostas. I've got the Type-S w/ full pillowball mounts Ride is more than tolerable, just like stock on a 2015+ Nismo. Tons of adjustment. I could go lower if i wanted, and you can go higher than stock like said above. Just an amazing range. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

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04-03-2017, 10:26 PM	#109 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,804 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	The dampers are very good. I am quite pleased. It makes me wonder what a set of Motons are like. If you are buying coilovers, buy as much as you can afford.

04-13-2017, 11:13 PM	#116 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,804 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	I am still waiting on the call to get corner balanced. Ugg, I may have to go to Z1.

04-14-2017, 09:37 PM	#117 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,804 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	I added another click up front for a total of 15+. I am also noticing 2 things of concern. I may need to go up to 13k springs up front and 11k for the rear. Under acceleration from a stop the rear is squatting too much for my liking. On a hard turn the front dips more. It is glued to the pavement which is good. I may drive it to Zdayz before deciding if I need to upgrade to stiffer springs. I am ordering my Wavetrac dif on Monday. This may also change the handling some.

04-14-2017, 11:07 PM	#120 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,804 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Yeah, the interstate I drive to work on is horrible. I have been stiffening up due to the higher speeds and bumps. I get a small bounce. I have got that cleared up now. The faster I would go, the more I noticed it. The ride is still way more comfortable than the Nismo suspension. My goal is to improve the ride and improve the handling at the same time. This has been tough. So far so good. I have been driving some of my favorite corners. So far the handling has improved.