What did you do with your Z today II

m4a1mustang · 03-13-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i dont know, im done modding my Z. ive really not done much to my car and i am really happy with how she looks and feels.

As long as you're happy my friend!

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onzedge · 03-13-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

in that case, you are NOT done! lol

kenchan · 03-13-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Yup one or two turns from full soft is usually best. A turn would be 180 degrees on the yellows.

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that's good advise, mustang!

onzedge · 03-13-2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

mr.onzedge - i would soften it up quite a bit for street driving.

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Yup one or two turns from full soft is usually best. A turn would be 180 degrees on the yellows.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

I thought that the Koni's would be rougher than they are. I have driven 100 miles on them now and, for normal driving, they are just a tad bumpier than stock. Hard cornering (in controlled, non-public environments) is a different story. Not to be cliche, but they are night and day superior.

I have the rears exactly in the middle and the fronts 1/4 turn from the midpoint (toward the firm side). I am staying with these setting for a week or so and re-evaluate. I am thinking another 1/4 turn firm for both front and rear ends, but let's see how it goes.

kenchan · 03-13-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

As long as you're happy my friend!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

yep. i drove her over the weekend and she's definitely solid enough for my roads here. mods will only make it worse for me at this point.

i want to get a boxy hatch next to work on...

kenchan · 03-13-2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I thought that the Koni's would be rougher than they are. I have driven 100 miles on them now and, for normal driving, they are just a tad bumpier than stock. Hard cornering (in controlled, non-public environments) is a different story. Not to be cliche, but they are night and day superior.

I have the rears exactly in the middle and the fronts 1/4 turn from the midpoint (toward the firm side). I am staying with these setting for a week or so and re-evaluate. I am thinking another 1/4 turn firm for both front and rear ends, but let's see how it goes.

sounds good!

the dampers do need time to get the airbubbles out so i would keep it soft for a good 500miles then stiffen up.

m4a1mustang · 03-13-2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I thought that the Koni's would be rougher than they are. I have driven 100 miles on them now and, for normal driving, they are just a tad bumpier than stock. Hard cornering (in controlled, non-public environments) is a different story. Not to be cliche, but they are night and day superior.

I have the rears exactly in the middle and the fronts 1/4 turn from the midpoint (toward the firm side). I am staying with these setting for a week or so and re-evaluate. I am thinking another 1/4 turn firm for both front and rear ends, but let's see how it goes.

Koni Yellows are good stuff. At full soft I believe they are a tad firmer than the OEM dampers, but they do a tremendously better job at, well, damping, so they ride smoother.

I like to start out at full soft and work my way firmer (that's what she said). Full stiff is usually too hard (that's also what she said). Somewhere in the middle is usually just right (again, it was she that said it).

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yep. i drove her over the weekend and she's definitely solid enough for my roads here. mods will only make it worse for me at this point.

i want to get a boxy hatch next to work on...

onzedge · 03-13-2012, 11:15 AM

BTW: Colin (onzedge jr.) test drove the Z following the Koni install yesterday and I got to listen to him winding up through the gears as he took off down the road. I want to mention that the Berk CBE sounds very sweet. I hardly ever get to hear it outside the car and it was a nice treat.

m4a1mustang · 03-13-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

BTW: Colin (onzedge jr.) test drove the Z following the Koni install yesterday and I got to listen to him winding up through the gears as he took off down the road. I want to mention that the Berk CBE sounds very sweet. I hardly ever get to hear it outside the car and it was a nice treat.

Berk sounds great.

kenchan · 03-13-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Koni Yellows are good stuff. At full soft I believe they are a tad firmer than the OEM dampers, but they do a tremendously better job at, well, damping, so they ride smoother.

I like to start out at full soft and work my way firmer (that's what she said). Full stiff is usually too hard (that's also what she said). Somewhere in the middle is usually just right (again, it was she that said it).

mustang do you not rely on your own thoughts?

kenchan · 03-13-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

BTW: Colin (onzedge jr.) test drove the Z following the Koni install yesterday and I got to listen to him winding up through the gears as he took off down the road. I want to mention that the Berk CBE sounds very sweet. I hardly ever get to hear it outside the car and it was a nice treat.

m4a1mustang · 03-13-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

mustang do you not rely on your own thoughts?

Fire · 03-13-2012, 11:19 AM

Sorry I was away getting my lunch. I don't know about the FairladyZL1 Maybe UglymanZL1

And yes I order whatever the hell I want where ever I want LOL. Have you tried McD's sushi yet?

As for the ZdayZ m4 has assured me that I would not be the only one without a Nissan Z there. He has a mustang and is taking it. I do feel that I do qualify cause mine is a Z(L1) just like it is an import cause it is made in Canada eh?

kenchan · 03-13-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Fire

Sorry I was away getting my lunch. I don't know about the FairladyZL1 Maybe UglymanZL1

And yes I order whatever the hell I want where ever I want LOL. Have you tried McD's sushi yet?

As for the ZdayZ m4 has assured me that I would not be the only one without a Nissan Z there. He has a mustang and is taking it. I do feel that I do qualify cause mine is a Z(L1) just like it is an import cause it is made in Canada eh?

you know wat NAFTA is?

ZMan8 · 03-13-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you know wat NAFTA is?

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onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 63 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	BTW: Colin (onzedge jr.) test drove the Z following the Koni install yesterday and I got to listen to him winding up through the gears as he took off down the road. I want to mention that the Berk CBE sounds very sweet. I hardly ever get to hear it outside the car and it was a nice treat. __________________ 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

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Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 42	Sorry I was away getting my lunch. I don't know about the FairladyZL1 Maybe UglymanZL1 And yes I order whatever the hell I want where ever I want LOL. Have you tried McD's sushi yet? As for the ZdayZ m4 has assured me that I would not be the only one without a Nissan Z there. He has a mustang and is taking it. I do feel that I do qualify cause mine is a Z(L1) just like it is an import cause it is made in Canada eh? __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp Last edited by Fire; 03-13-2012 at 11:22 AM.

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