Best Riding Performance Suspension

Ape Factory · 11-01-2016, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jhill

I looked at the aragosta before and they did sound nice but pretty pricey and without being tuned for US roads it's a bit risky. I think a lot of the JDM stuff had complaints of being harsh until they started making US offices (tien I think is one of them)

That's why I recommended the E-spec dampers. Honestly, the S-specs are just fine on the road. We have some pretty gnarly roads here and I've not really found worse except in Michigan, LOL. My daily commute has a few rough patches and it's my own little Nurburgring with a bit of everything, from billboard smooth to seriously rough. On the moderately patchy and smooth roads they're brilliant, really good. I'd imagine the Type E's damping would be far better suited for the road. The Type S is listed as being for the track.

I'd really like to compare them to say the Powertrix or similar just for sh*ts and giggles. This is my second set of Aragostas, used them on another car. If you've ridden on say an Ohlins-equipped car, they feel the same. Just something about the way they dampen the rough edges. I tried to get mine on a shock dyno but he didn't have the right fixtures to mount it to the Roehrig. Would have cost me $300 to have him make a set.

Spooler · 11-02-2016, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Ape Factory

That's why I recommended the E-spec dampers. Honestly, the S-specs are just fine on the road. We have some pretty gnarly roads here and I've not really found worse except in Michigan, LOL. My daily commute has a few rough patches and it's my own little Nurburgring with a bit of everything, from billboard smooth to seriously rough. On the moderately patchy and smooth roads they're brilliant, really good. I'd imagine the Type E's damping would be far better suited for the road. The Type S is listed as being for the track.

I'd really like to compare them to say the Powertrix or similar just for sh*ts and giggles. This is my second set of Aragostas, used them on another car. If you've ridden on say an Ohlins-equipped car, they feel the same. Just something about the way they dampen the rough edges. I tried to get mine on a shock dyno but he didn't have the right fixtures to mount it to the Roehrig. Would have cost me $300 to have him make a set.

This is why I bought my Aragostas, hope your are right.

Zoren 370 · 11-02-2016, 11:18 AM

Hi guys not hijacking this thread but I have one question about coilovers.
Is it normal to hear some squicking rubber sound or metal clunking sound when you running in a slow speed in an angular way going up the ramp or clearing speed bumps one wheel at a time to avoid scrapping your front chin or skirts. Lol

Mostly on a ramp going up in an angular way, dont know if I said it right. Thanks

Ape Factory · 11-02-2016, 11:53 AM

Small noises usually come from improper torque specs on the bolts or going too low and binding swaybar end links. Can also be improper preload on the springs and they're moving around wen fully uncompressed. Also make sure there are either rubber or plastic isolatorsnbetween all metal parts. What brand of coilover? Solid pillow uppers or rubber mount?

Ape Factory · 11-02-2016, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

This is why I bought my Aragostas, hope your are right.

Which set did you end up getting and from where?

Spooler · 11-02-2016, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ape Factory

Which set did you end up getting and from where?

They are new/used... LOL

Zoren 370 · 11-02-2016, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ape Factory

Small noises usually come from improper torque specs on the bolts or going too low and binding swaybar end links. Can also be improper preload on the springs and they're moving around wen fully uncompressed. Also make sure there are either rubber or plastic isolatorsnbetween all metal parts. What brand of coilover? Solid pillow uppers or rubber mount?

Rubber mounts. I figure my preload is not quite accurate. I'll check on them.
I use ISC coils.
When running fast even on curves the suspesion holds well no noise heard.
Thanks for the info.

Jhill · 11-02-2016, 01:02 PM

Well already ordered my powertrix and with the overwhelming positive reviews I think I'll be ok, just have to hope I can take the spring rates.

Question for those that have done the install, are the rear springs fully relaxed once if the ground or do you need to slowly lower the arm with a jack or pole jack? If needing to slowly lower the arm can it be done with just usual jack height of car (meaning there is enough swing room of the arm to get the spring out before hitting the concrete).

Spooler · 11-02-2016, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jhill

Well already ordered my powertrix and with the overwhelming positive reviews I think I'll be ok, just have to hope I can take the spring rates.

Question for those that have done the install, are the rear springs fully relaxed once if the ground or do you need to slowly lower the arm with a jack or pole jack? If needing to slowly lower the arm can it be done with just usual jack height of car (meaning there is enough swing room of the arm to get the spring out before hitting the concrete).

You did good. If I had to do it all over again I would get the Powertrix.

Hotrodz · 11-02-2016, 02:44 PM

My current stance after rasing her up 1.5 inches!

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derraj06 · 11-02-2016, 03:17 PM

Hey OP, if you are on FB check out the East TN Z club. We are right next door to US 129 and several us have ran suspension setups from OEM/NISMO OEM to JRZ. If you're wanting to setup for 129, you'll like stiffer springs and probably some front swaybar. I'm actually down in Huntsville now but I am very active with the club and should be going up for another round of suspension testing this month.

Silly Rabbit · 11-02-2016, 04:59 PM

Charles sent me the template to mark where to drill the rear interior plastic so that you can access the shock adjustment (see axmea? review). I have a pdf of the template that I can send you. PM me if you want it.

Zoren 370 · 11-02-2016, 07:05 PM

Which dealer you ordered the powertrix coils? I might consider changing mine.

Spooler · 11-02-2016, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Which dealer you ordered the powertrix coils? I might consider changing mine.

You order straight from Charles at Powertrix. He is at Sema this week though.

Zoren 370 · 11-02-2016, 08:52 PM

^ Is he vendor over here?

11-02-2016, 11:53 AM	#34 (permalink)
Ape Factory Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: San Antonio Posts: 210 Drives: Audi RS5/QX70S Rep Power: 9	Small noises usually come from improper torque specs on the bolts or going too low and binding swaybar end links. Can also be improper preload on the springs and they're moving around wen fully uncompressed. Also make sure there are either rubber or plastic isolatorsnbetween all metal parts. What brand of coilover? Solid pillow uppers or rubber mount? __________________ '13 Audi RS5 Misano w/mods-The Red Mist '13 G37 IPL-SOLD

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Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	My current stance after rasing her up 1.5 inches! Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk cv129 and axmea? like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

11-02-2016, 03:17 PM	#41 (permalink)
derraj06 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 406 Drives: MB 370z Rep Power: 11	Hey OP, if you are on FB check out the East TN Z club. We are right next door to US 129 and several us have ran suspension setups from OEM/NISMO OEM to JRZ. If you're wanting to setup for 129, you'll like stiffer springs and probably some front swaybar. I'm actually down in Huntsville now but I am very active with the club and should be going up for another round of suspension testing this month. __________________ 2010 Monterey Blue 370Z

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Silly Rabbit Track Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brookston, IN Age: 54 Posts: 683 Drives: '12 PW Touring Sport Rep Power: 618	Charles sent me the template to mark where to drill the rear interior plastic so that you can access the shock adjustment (see axmea? review). I have a pdf of the template that I can send you. PM me if you want it. __________________ NISMO R Tune Intakes \ Fast Intentions RHFC \ Borla CBE \ EcuTek Tuned\ SPL Camber Arms \ Powertrix Coilovers \ Swift Springs \ Avant Garde \ Wicked CAS \ Morimoto XB Halos \ Custom Fenders \ Hotchkis Sways \ NLP Splitter

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Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	Hi guys not hijacking this thread but I have one question about coilovers. Is it normal to hear some squicking rubber sound or metal clunking sound when you running in a slow speed in an angular way going up the ramp or clearing speed bumps one wheel at a time to avoid scrapping your front chin or skirts. Lol Mostly on a ramp going up in an angular way, dont know if I said it right. Thanks

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Jhill Track Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: San jose Posts: 846 Drives: 2013 370z sport Rep Power: 3384	Well already ordered my powertrix and with the overwhelming positive reviews I think I'll be ok, just have to hope I can take the spring rates. Question for those that have done the install, are the rear springs fully relaxed once if the ground or do you need to slowly lower the arm with a jack or pole jack? If needing to slowly lower the arm can it be done with just usual jack height of car (meaning there is enough swing room of the arm to get the spring out before hitting the concrete).

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Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	^ Is he vendor over here?