Does the Z have a rear toe-steer problem?

dAvenue · 02-04-2012, 04:10 PM

I purchased the Koni's because of this bumpsteer issue. When I initially installed them, I firmed up the rears by +3 (out of 8 max) and left the fronts at +1. Took it out for a test drive that day and I noticed a significant improvement, immediately. However, there was still a little bit of residual symptoms of bumpsteer during the test drive (it got a little wobbly on me).

After reading the subsequent posts in this thread, I thought I would try firming the rears a bit more. I turned them up from +3 to +5 and left the fronts alone. Today, I took it out to the twisties and had an awesome drive. This configuration, for me, eliminated the symptoms that used to scare the hell out of me. I highly recommend considering the Koni's ahead of the adjustable control arms.

m4a1mustang · 02-04-2012, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dAvenue

I purchased the Koni's because of this bumpsteer issue. When I initially installed them, I firmed up the rears by +3 (out of 8 max) and left the fronts at +1. Took it out for a test drive that day and I noticed a significant improvement, immediately. However, there was still a little bit of residual symptoms of bumpsteer during the test drive (it got a little wobbly on me).

After reading the subsequent posts in this thread, I thought I would try firming the rears a bit more. I turned them up from +3 to +5 and left the fronts alone. Today, I took it out to the twisties and had an awesome drive. This configuration, for me, eliminated the symptoms that used to scare the hell out of me. I highly recommend considering the Koni's ahead of the adjustable control arms.

Good to hear you got her dialed in.

Guard Dad · 02-05-2012, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dAvenue

I purchased the Koni's because of this bumpsteer issue. When I initially installed them, I firmed up the rears by +3 (out of 8 max) and left the fronts at +1. Took it out for a test drive that day and I noticed a significant improvement, immediately. However, there was still a little bit of residual symptoms of bumpsteer during the test drive (it got a little wobbly on me).

After reading the subsequent posts in this thread, I thought I would try firming the rears a bit more. I turned them up from +3 to +5 and left the fronts alone. Today, I took it out to the twisties and had an awesome drive. This configuration, for me, eliminated the symptoms that used to scare the hell out of me. I highly recommend considering the Koni's ahead of the adjustable control arms.

Alright! Now we're talking. What did the Koni's cost (if you don't mind) and how did they affect the ride and handling overall?

Red__Zed · 02-05-2012, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dAvenue

I purchased the Koni's because of this bumpsteer issue. When I initially installed them, I firmed up the rears by +3 (out of 8 max) and left the fronts at +1. Took it out for a test drive that day and I noticed a significant improvement, immediately. However, there was still a little bit of residual symptoms of bumpsteer during the test drive (it got a little wobbly on me).

After reading the subsequent posts in this thread, I thought I would try firming the rears a bit more. I turned them up from +3 to +5 and left the fronts alone. Today, I took it out to the twisties and had an awesome drive. This configuration, for me, eliminated the symptoms that used to scare the hell out of me. I highly recommend considering the Koni's ahead of the adjustable control arms.

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dAvenue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: present Posts: 1,971 Drives: angry Rep Power: 51	I purchased the Koni's because of this bumpsteer issue. When I initially installed them, I firmed up the rears by +3 (out of 8 max) and left the fronts at +1. Took it out for a test drive that day and I noticed a significant improvement, immediately. However, there was still a little bit of residual symptoms of bumpsteer during the test drive (it got a little wobbly on me). After reading the subsequent posts in this thread, I thought I would try firming the rears a bit more. I turned them up from +3 to +5 and left the fronts alone. Today, I took it out to the twisties and had an awesome drive. This configuration, for me, eliminated the symptoms that used to scare the hell out of me. I highly recommend considering the Koni's ahead of the adjustable control arms. __________________ Takeda \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Invidia \| Mishimoto \| CSF \| Megan Racing \| Koni \| Eibach \| SPC \| Forgestar \| Seibon

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