What did you do with your Z today II

Red__Zed · 03-08-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Hey man,

Curious to ask you. Are you happy with the Koni's + Springs or do you ever wonder how entry level coilovers would have been (BC or Stance)? That's my dilemma right now...

Do you care about performance or going low?

Nick911sc · 03-08-2012, 10:47 AM

performance

dAvenue · 03-08-2012, 10:58 AM

I'm happy with them, Nick. The ride quality is top-notch.

ZMan8 · 03-08-2012, 11:47 AM

I also sometimes wonder about the better suspension set up:
Koni yellow + swifts or nice aftermarket coilovers (kw3, etc).

From what I read koni+swift is better than the cheaper coilover systems <$1200. Can anyone chime in?

Red__Zed · 03-08-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

performance

Then there's no question to be asked on which option to go with in the sub-1200 range

Nick911sc · 03-08-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Then there's no question to be asked on which option to go with in the sub-1200 range

I'm glad there's no question... But what's the answer?

dAvenue · 03-08-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

I also sometimes wonder about the better suspension set up:
Koni yellow + swifts or nice aftermarket coilovers (kw3, etc).

From what I read koni+swift is better than the cheaper coilover systems <$1200. Can anyone chime in?

Alchemy and onzedge will be doing this setup sometime soon. I'm not aware of anyone else with Koni/Swift.

onzedge · 03-08-2012, 12:02 PM

I will be Koni/Swift within a week. I have been running Swifts with stock dampers for about 4 months and they do well. It should be even better with Konis -- set a bit firmer in front than rear.

kenchan · 03-08-2012, 12:26 PM

yep, mr.onzedge knows his stuff. firmer front setting is better.

kenchan · 03-08-2012, 12:30 PM

think im going to start ordering some detailing stuff for my cars this week. finally weatherbug is showing above freezing temps for low's next week.

also need to pickup DOT3 for my G.

ZMan8 · 03-08-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

think im going to start ordering some detailing stuff for my cars this week. finally weatherbug is showing above freezing temps for low's next week.

also need to pickup DOT3 for my G.

Alchemy · 03-08-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dAvenue

Alchemy and onzedge will be doing this setup sometime soon. I'm not aware of anyone else with Koni/Swift.

I should be installing mine in about a month. Cant wait!!!

gurneyeagle · 03-08-2012, 01:05 PM

NEWS FLASH!

Just in............ footage of mr. happytheman at Spring Break in Daytona:

Rock Center with Brian Williams - Spring Break 1962: Do you recognize anyone?

It's 30 minutes long, but the commercials are great and it's an interesting perspective on the generation that was about to fight the Vietnam war. If you can set aside some time to watch this, you'll enjoy the history/socialogy lesson. The "kids" are in their 70's now.

happytheman · 03-08-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

with Mr.onzedge, otherwise, why not thinking about Continental DW?? I haven't driven with it but have a set coming for my 19, people who used them all say it is quieter than the OEM and it's a decent tires for DD.

I'm interested in a 275/305 setup, and if I'm not mistaken they don't make the Contis in 305.

happytheman · 03-08-2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

NEWS FLASH!

Just in............ footage of mr. happytheman at Spring Break in Daytona:

Rock Center with Brian Williams - Spring Break 1962: Do you recognize anyone?

It's 30 minutes long, but the commercials are great and it's an interesting perspective on the generation that was about to fight the Vietnam war. If you can set aside some time to watch this, you'll enjoy the history/socialogy lesson. The "kids" are in their 70's now.

Ummm...I wasn't around in '62, but you might see my mom and dad in there!

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

By 20k I was showing wires

I wonder if the road conditions in Jersey account for that??

Am I one of the rare few that's made it that far on stock shoes?

03-08-2012, 10:58 AM	#3618 (permalink)
dAvenue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: present Posts: 1,971 Drives: angry Rep Power: 49	I'm happy with them, Nick. The ride quality is top-notch. __________________ Takeda \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Invidia \| Mishimoto \| CSF \| Megan Racing \| Koni \| Eibach \| SPC \| Forgestar \| Seibon

03-08-2012, 11:47 AM	#3619 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	I also sometimes wonder about the better suspension set up: Koni yellow + swifts or nice aftermarket coilovers (kw3, etc). From what I read koni+swift is better than the cheaper coilover systems <$1200. Can anyone chime in? __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

03-08-2012, 12:02 PM	#3623 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	I will be Koni/Swift within a week. I have been running Swifts with stock dampers for about 4 months and they do well. It should be even better with Konis -- set a bit firmer in front than rear. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

03-08-2012, 01:05 PM	#3628 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20215	NEWS FLASH! Just in............ footage of mr. happytheman at Spring Break in Daytona: Rock Center with Brian Williams - Spring Break 1962: Do you recognize anyone? It's 30 minutes long, but the commercials are great and it's an interesting perspective on the generation that was about to fight the Vietnam war. If you can set aside some time to watch this, you'll enjoy the history/socialogy lesson. The "kids" are in their 70's now. __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim

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