Suspension for improved lap time...

cv129 · 01-14-2016, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by zpower86

Osbornsm, what shocks do you have?

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He's stock, I believe... Unless he's changed it recently.

There was a picture of his car, fully compressed (and scraping I think) in a corner with oem setup

zpower86 · 01-14-2016, 10:29 AM

Konis yellow shocks alone will make a huge improvement in lap time. I was recently watching some of my old videos on oem shocks and I forgot how bad they were on the track. With Konis, getting on and off the gas won't slide the car like it will with OEM shocks.

If you only want to do one upgrade for under $1k, do Konis. Best bang for the buck in terms of lap time imo. Also keeps your ride quality near stock.

If your budget is a little higher, get the Hotchkis front sway bar, then Konis, then camber arms.

Better to make one change at a time and see how things feel. I say to do camber arms last because that's the most difficult to adjust. With Konis, it's just turning the knob between sessions.

osbornsm · 01-14-2016, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cv129

He's stock, I believe... Unless he's changed it recently.

There was a picture of his car, fully compressed (and scraping I think) in a corner with oem setup

Correct, I have an upgraded front sway, but that's it. I'll have some front camber once I get ahold of kyle...

osbornsm · 01-14-2016, 01:25 PM

Okay, front camber arms ordered! Corner3Garage had the best price @ $675

Rusty · 01-14-2016, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

Okay, front camber arms ordered! Corner3Garage had the best price @ $675

That's where I got my SPL arms. You getting the SPL's?

Zed-Hed · 01-14-2016, 03:14 PM

Has anyone used the Koni's with Nismo springs?

osbornsm · 01-25-2016, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

That's where I got my SPL arms. You getting the SPL's?

SPL front arms shipped, delivered, and installed!

mmm camber

01-14-2016, 10:29 AM	#17 (permalink)
zpower86 Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 189 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	Suspension for improved lap time... Konis yellow shocks alone will make a huge improvement in lap time. I was recently watching some of my old videos on oem shocks and I forgot how bad they were on the track. With Konis, getting on and off the gas won't slide the car like it will with OEM shocks. If you only want to do one upgrade for under $1k, do Konis. Best bang for the buck in terms of lap time imo. Also keeps your ride quality near stock. If your budget is a little higher, get the Hotchkis front sway bar, then Konis, then camber arms. Better to make one change at a time and see how things feel. I say to do camber arms last because that's the most difficult to adjust. With Konis, it's just turning the knob between sessions. __________________ Charles K 2011 Nissan 370Z, Black, 7BS youtube.com/rotarypower86 Last edited by zpower86; 01-14-2016 at 11:03 AM.

01-14-2016, 01:25 PM	#19 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	Okay, front camber arms ordered! Corner3Garage had the best price @ $675 cv129 likes this. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

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