| Well, winter is approaching faster than it seems here in Europe. And soon the Z will be put away until the cold is long gone. This winter, my focus is to fully restore the suspension. I just rolled 211K last week and this restoration is well overdue. I plan to go all out......but, having three kids and being on a liberally modest budget, I am not sure which way to go about this project. My overall goal is to strip off as many years as I can and do it in a way as to really get the best bang for the buck. I don't drive my Z often (not daily) and I don't race or autocross. I am mearly just a man that loves his Z and enjoys really "driving" the car when I am behind the wheel. Here are the two directions that I have narrowed down my project to: ***First off, both options will include Eibach Pro-kit springs seated on KYB adj shocks. Also, the bearings at all four corners will be changed out. And the steering rack bushings with ES ones. I may possibly also replace the lower ball joints (but that is appearing to be some major cash) A) ES Rear control arm kit, ES front lower control arm bushings, Nismo Upper arm bushings, 300* camber kit. (*note: I have already have ES front tension rod bushings, ES Diff carrier bushings, and GD sub-frame spacers) OR B) Powertrix adj everything (front and rear), ES bushings in the rear where the adjustable parts connect, ES front lower control arm bushings. Given my driving habits and so forth, I think A is the best solution for me......but I don't want to regret spending the time to install all the bushings and not be happy with the product. I think that given the age of all my components now, A will still be a dramatic change. This suspension restoration along with a new coat of paint is really all I have left for my Z. I have no plans what so ever to go any further in the engine department. I am happy as all get out with the way my Z is and have been now for a long time. Any opinions or testomonials from those who have gone either way would be very appreciated.
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