Is Moton also AST?

GeauxTigers1 · 05-12-2016, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

As far as other things to do at the same time I'd plan on doing front control arms, rear camber and toe arms (assumes using truecoilover setup in rear), eccentric lockout kit for rear arms, stiffer front sway bar, and front sway bar end links. Use SPL for the suspension parts when possible.

As for the rear sway bar, leave it stock.

This is fantastic info! Thanks man, I'll check each of these. i've been reading as well and sounds like numerous people talking about shock bushings being upgraded as well? Also Rear Shock mount reinforcement? I'm curious with the different location than OEM if this has caused any serious headaches on install. I'm taking it to a shop to do so, but I'd rather not have to do some major overhaul if I don't have to.

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Originally Posted by Halfkiddio

After driving my friends Z on a set of JRZ RS Pro's, they are what my own Z will most likely end up with. Stance Pro Comp 2's are also an option you can look into, and IMO, are better than BC's.

JRZ RS Pros MSRP is $5,665 off Forged Performance's website.

This is great. I'll need to narrow down my search to comparing AST vs JRZ then. I automatically wrote them off bc the only ones I saw in a quick search were $8k and then another for around $15k.

Halfkiddio · 05-12-2016, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GeauxTigers1

This is fantastic info! Thanks man, I'll check each of these. i've been reading as well and sounds like numerous people talking about shock bushings being upgraded as well? Also Rear Shock mount reinforcement? I'm curious with the different location than OEM if this has caused any serious headaches on install. I'm taking it to a shop to do so, but I'd rather not have to do some major overhaul if I don't have to.

This is great. I'll need to narrow down my search to comparing AST vs JRZ then. I automatically wrote them off bc the only ones I saw in a quick search were $8k and then another for around $15k.

You would benefit from doing the SPL lower shock mount bushing when you go to a true type coilover, but its not required

. There is really no need to brace the shock tower when you switch. Install on a true type coil is about 20 minutes per side, not including taking the spring bucket arm out and replacing it with an adjustable arm.

If you're comparing AST to JRZ, I would go JRZ hands down. AST's dont seem to last long on heavier cars except for the BMW guys. I would be looking at JRZ and MCS if you want something at that level. I will be going with JRZ next year hopefully.

gomer_110 · 05-12-2016, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Halfkiddio

If you're comparing AST to JRZ, I would go JRZ hands down. AST's dont seem to last long on heavier cars except for the BMW guys.

Any actual data to support this? As far as I knew there were only a handful of people to use AST shocks on a 370Z. I don't recall hearing/seeing any complaints about them.

Halfkiddio · 05-12-2016, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

Any actual data to support this? As far as I knew there were only a handful of people to use AST shocks on a 370Z. I don't recall hearing/seeing any complaints about them.

It's from what I remember doing research into them a year or so ago. They didn't have a good longevity record on heavier cars, so I stopped digging into them. Let me do some looking and I will see what I can find again.

Rusty · 05-12-2016, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfkiddio

You would benefit from doing the SPL lower shock mount bushing when you go to a true type coilover, but its not required

. There is really no need to brace the shock tower when you switch. Install on a true type coil is about 20 minutes per side, not including taking the spring bucket arm out and replacing it with an adjustable arm.

If you're comparing AST to JRZ, I would go JRZ hands down. AST's dont seem to last long on heavier cars except for the BMW guys. I would be looking at JRZ and MCS if you want something at that level. I will be going with JRZ next year hopefully.

You won't believe how much bind there is with the stock bushings.

Jhill · 05-12-2016, 01:44 PM

Anyone had any experience with the tein mono flex or other tein? They have a good adjustment range, keep the oem spring location. One of the guys at z1 really likes them on a co workers car and states his stance are too soft but he's going more and more towards track. Makes me a bit worried how firm the tein ride for daily driver crumbling ca roads.

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Jhill Track Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: San jose Posts: 854 Drives: 2013 370z sport Rep Power: 3385	Anyone had any experience with the tein mono flex or other tein? They have a good adjustment range, keep the oem spring location. One of the guys at z1 really likes them on a co workers car and states his stance are too soft but he's going more and more towards track. Makes me a bit worried how firm the tein ride for daily driver crumbling ca roads.