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after reading this tread i took my Z to my usual predetermined crappy exit ramp with an offcamber turn + dip then a bump, followed by series of cracks on

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Old 09-14-2009, 11:49 AM   #1 (permalink)
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after reading this tread i took my Z to my usual predetermined crappy exit ramp with an offcamber turn + dip then a bump, followed by series of cracks on the road with patching. this is
where i usually do my sus tuning and testing.

car handled it beautifully. it might be that since this is your first
MFR platform you are just not use to how the car absorbs the
bumps and dips.

aim the car and just keep the steering wheel steady, dont try to
counter the bumps when your steering feedbacks with a slight tug.
for street driving, i think nissan got it right this time.

now ive driven through tulsa before and you guys have some
massive cracks between the concrete patches...
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The Stillen would be a good match for you. The hotchkis may be a little more than you need if you are going to keep it on the street. Yes, you would be perfectly fine swapping sways for the stillen right now.

If you are keeping the height the same...you probably won't need camber arms. You can probably get away with the stock bolts...they had some adjustability that would be about enough for you. If you have to run a little more negative...well as long as its not less than -2 deg...then you should be fine. So If you can get them and keep your setup between 0 and -2 then you should be fine. Im running -2 all around right now and its nice. Going to do -2.25 up front and -2 rear when I get it aligned tomorrow though.
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The Stillen would be a good match for you. The hotchkis may be a little more than you need if you are going to keep it on the street. Yes, you would be perfectly fine swapping sways for the stillen right now.

If you are keeping the height the same...you probably won't need camber arms. You can probably get away with the stock bolts...they had some adjustability that would be about enough for you. If you have to run a little more negative...well as long as its not less than -2 deg...then you should be fine. So If you can get them and keep your setup between 0 and -2 then you should be fine. Im running -2 all around right now and its nice. Going to do -2.25 up front and -2 rear when I get it aligned tomorrow though.
Do you have any links/articles on effects of camber and so on and suspension mods in general? Just looking to get rid of my ignorance on the subject and learn more
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Good Read - Suspension Lesson (Long)
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