What did you do with your Z today II

alcheng · 03-22-2012, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

To be honest, a set of Swift springs will not give you a harsh ride, and there have been a number of reported instances where camber arms were not necessary, and members were able to get their alignment back to stock specs.

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

^^ truth!

Let me know if you are considering it. I have the swifts and got a nice alignment without any problems. I'll take you for a drive if you want to get an idea for the ride quality.

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

It all depends on what's acceptable to you as far as alignment results go.
The -2.8 camber I got with my Swifts is great for track time and autocross, but not so great for straight line driving, so I went with the camber kit. The camber kit and toe bolts cost about what a fancy shift knob does and if it gets me more mileage out of my RE-11's, then it's money well spent.

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I agree. I think you have to do at least the rear camber arms when installing the Swifts.

Hey guys, finally I have time to sit down and type something...

I did some research in this forum last couple months on springs and yes, Swifts is my first choice if I decide to lower my Z. Regarding the camber, I heard many different things on camber/lowering-springs, like happy and GaleForce, many says the camber and ride quality is nothing to worry, some said they prefer to go for camber-arm.

The other reason why I worry about the camber is through my own experiences, when I was still driving the bimmer, I lower it with H&R, not the aggressive one, at the first year was ok, but then the springs starts to have some slacks and it just messed up both front and rear.

Anyway, I'm gonna drive it for a while first and see how it goes, my budget for modding is kind of used up for now..

since I just ordered the spoiler last week

BTW, Mr.happytheman, regarding the size of the DW for the front with OEM 19in size, I asked the tires store, they said Continental has DISCONTINUED some tires size recently, they managed to get me one pair for the front with OEM size but I think that's it....

About the DW, so far so good and I am satisfied

It is quiet, and the ride is not harsh at all. I don't feel a big difference between the DW and the OEM 18in besides the DW is more quiet.

It is still new so I'm going test how it corners next week after the tires has break-in.

BTW, last minute weather forecast says the weather is sunny for Thur, therefore, I did this: The very left is Before, then middle is After, the very right is... yes, I clean the Z tonight..... it always rain the day after I wash it....

This is the 3rd time I waterless-clean the Z in one week. Hope there's no rain at least for couple more days.....

Boost_lee · 03-22-2012, 02:10 AM

Peeled off my rear overlay and plastidipped my rear valance. The vinyl was peeling around the foglight and had melted from my FI tips

gurneyeagle · 03-22-2012, 06:43 AM

Good Morning All!

alcheng - the rims look great. For some reason I didn't realize you had a roadster.

Here's my two cents on the spacer/springs discussion. Get the spacers first. Decide how much you want the tires to move out and then do a little research. Ken is an excellent source for sizing once he knows the offset and how much "poke" you want. He pretty much nailed mine sight unseen.

As far as springs go, what you use your car for should be a big determining factor in the decision. As much as I loved my Tanabes and the drop it gave me, it was just too impratical for a daily driver in the area of Houston where I drive.

I don't know what your situation is, or what look you are going for with your car, but from the pictures posted above, it looks pretty classy.

Your ride will be compromised by the drop. I picked-up on a comment that Ken had made in another thread about the fact that you lose shock damping when you drop. I knew my ride was harsher with the Tanabes, but didn't realize to what degree until I had the original springs re-installed.

All of this is very subjective; it's your car and your money. It can also be a very expensive lesson if you don't do your research. I was very fortunate that my dealer comped the switch back to the original set-up, otherwise I'd have a much bigger hole in my wallet right now.

Don't get me wrong guys - I love the drops and the handling improvements and the look that comes with it. In my individual situation, it just wasn't the right thing to do. Just keep in mind that everything we do has consequences and complications we sometime don't think of when we get caught up in the excitement of modding. No one is more guilty of that than me.

Again, your car is beautiful and I wish you good luck with your mod decisions. Just be sure to post a lot of pictures so we can hitch a ride along with you.

Cheers!

happytheman · 03-22-2012, 06:31 AM

That's interesting boost. How long was it on there?

Alcheng, I can certainly understand your hesitation. I really cannot comment on the spring that you chose for the bimmer. I really wonder if it was designed to work with the stock shock like the Swifts are? I will say this much tho: Yer vert is looking

Hey....Good Morning my fellow Z bretheren!

Boost_lee · 03-22-2012, 12:48 PM

20 months maybe? It was only the center section near the fog light and it was probably my error. The entire vinyl came off very cleanly.

onzedge · 03-22-2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Boost_lee

20 months maybe? It was only the center section near the fog light and it was probably my error. The entire vinyl came off very cleanly.

Mr. Boost,

I just checked out your album -- you have done a nice job with the Z.

kenchan · 03-22-2012, 07:04 AM

Very nice post, mr.gurney!

Good morning!

onzedge · 03-22-2012, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Very nice post, mr.gurney!

Good morning!

Mr Gurney did a nice job of pointing out the trade-offs involved with lowering.

Good morning, everyone.

GaleForce · 03-22-2012, 07:50 AM

Good morning Mr.onzedge. Good morning everyone.

TheGreatOne · 03-22-2012, 08:16 AM

Morning everyone

Drove in to work today and probably leaving early so parked right infront, going to be another sunny unusually warm day today

Nick911sc · 03-22-2012, 08:26 AM

Hey everyone!

Horrible fog

kenchan · 03-22-2012, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Hey everyone!

Horrible fog

Is that in your head or outside?

Fire · 03-22-2012, 09:51 AM

Kenman

Happy what is up with your cartoon?

Alcheng top down windows down props

LunaZ · 03-22-2012, 08:29 AM

Another day of wishing I was driving the Z.
Backdrop stands, lights and what not do not fit in the hatch, so it's another Ranger day. Boooooo!

Mecinoid · 03-22-2012, 09:26 AM

Looks like we'll have a break in the weather so I'm going to take the Z for a ride today. Did a little touch on the front bumper I'm on rock chip #3 & 4 now. Very small.... There is no way to avoid them if you drive around here I guess. I'll just keep touching them up and in a couple of years I'll just get that bumper repair guy to respray mine for a couple bills. Same thing on the Vette. I'm just going to make it part of my maintenance. I just don't want to sweat it anymore. I'll just have the bumpers resprayed every 2-3 years if I have to. Funny thing is my F-Bird never seems to get them. Maybe the angle of the dangle or something?

03-22-2012, 02:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 31	Peeled off my rear overlay and plastidipped my rear valance. The vinyl was peeling around the foglight and had melted from my FI tips __________________ My TT Z

03-22-2012, 06:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20217	Good Morning All! alcheng - the rims look great. For some reason I didn't realize you had a roadster. Here's my two cents on the spacer/springs discussion. Get the spacers first. Decide how much you want the tires to move out and then do a little research. Ken is an excellent source for sizing once he knows the offset and how much "poke" you want. He pretty much nailed mine sight unseen. As far as springs go, what you use your car for should be a big determining factor in the decision. As much as I loved my Tanabes and the drop it gave me, it was just too impratical for a daily driver in the area of Houston where I drive. I don't know what your situation is, or what look you are going for with your car, but from the pictures posted above, it looks pretty classy. Your ride will be compromised by the drop. I picked-up on a comment that Ken had made in another thread about the fact that you lose shock damping when you drop. I knew my ride was harsher with the Tanabes, but didn't realize to what degree until I had the original springs re-installed. All of this is very subjective; it's your car and your money. It can also be a very expensive lesson if you don't do your research. I was very fortunate that my dealer comped the switch back to the original set-up, otherwise I'd have a much bigger hole in my wallet right now. Don't get me wrong guys - I love the drops and the handling improvements and the look that comes with it. In my individual situation, it just wasn't the right thing to do. Just keep in mind that everything we do has consequences and complications we sometime don't think of when we get caught up in the excitement of modding. No one is more guilty of that than me. Again, your car is beautiful and I wish you good luck with your mod decisions. Just be sure to post a lot of pictures so we can hitch a ride along with you. Cheers! __________________ 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

03-22-2012, 06:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1824	That's interesting boost. How long was it on there? Alcheng, I can certainly understand your hesitation. I really cannot comment on the spring that you chose for the bimmer. I really wonder if it was designed to work with the stock shock like the Swifts are? I will say this much tho: Yer vert is looking Hey....Good Morning my fellow Z bretheren! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub Last edited by happytheman; 03-22-2012 at 06:39 AM.

03-22-2012, 12:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 31	20 months maybe? It was only the center section near the fog light and it was probably my error. The entire vinyl came off very cleanly. __________________ My TT Z

03-22-2012, 07:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51867	Good morning Mr.onzedge. Good morning everyone. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

03-22-2012, 07:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141523	Very nice post, mr.gurney! Good morning!

03-22-2012, 08:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 48 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 23	Morning everyone Drove in to work today and probably leaving early so parked right infront, going to be another sunny unusually warm day today __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

03-22-2012, 08:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 22	Hey everyone! Horrible fog

03-22-2012, 09:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 44	Kenman Happy what is up with your cartoon? Alcheng top down windows down props __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

03-22-2012, 08:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 514	Another day of wishing I was driving the Z. Backdrop stands, lights and what not do not fit in the hatch, so it's another Ranger day. Boooooo! __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

03-22-2012, 09:26 AM	#15 (permalink)
Mecinoid Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Discovery Bay Posts: 234 Drives: 16 370Z Sport Wht S7 Rep Power: 6726	Looks like we'll have a break in the weather so I'm going to take the Z for a ride today. Did a little touch on the front bumper I'm on rock chip #3 & 4 now. Very small.... There is no way to avoid them if you drive around here I guess. I'll just keep touching them up and in a couple of years I'll just get that bumper repair guy to respray mine for a couple bills. Same thing on the Vette. I'm just going to make it part of my maintenance. I just don't want to sweat it anymore. I'll just have the bumpers resprayed every 2-3 years if I have to. Funny thing is my F-Bird never seems to get them. Maybe the angle of the dangle or something?

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