TwinTurbo.NET: Nissan 300ZX forum - very interesting, thanks for your input. (n/m)
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very interesting, thanks for your input. (n/m)
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stockplayerz (nyc)
on June 29, 2006 at 11:27 AM
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The Z's suspension is really very good
posted by Technomancer
on June 29, 2006 at 10:59 AM
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how has the z32 suspension technology aged? >>
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stockplayerz (nyc)
10:00:03 06/29/06
i dont agree with this statement completely but...
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Atl300zxTT (Less Lazy)
10:02:03 06/29/06
I wouldn't agree with that. But I'm not Stillen. (n/m)
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BigTDogg (MA)
10:12:13 06/29/06
It's not the money you throw at it
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bankruptedz
10:22:07 06/29/06
After meeting Mr Millen, or Steve as he insists I call him
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BigTDogg (MA)
10:33:18 06/29/06
Millen's a pee pee head anyway! (n/m)
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bankruptedz
15:58:22 06/29/06
"rims"
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Kenny
10:40:41 06/29/06
I believe that.
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ENVYMYZ
10:14:27 06/29/06
How did your tires compare? (n/m)
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YugoBernie (NoVA)
10:15:55 06/29/06
Exact same tires. BF Goodrich KDW-II's. (n/m)
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ENVYMYZ
12:05:14 06/29/06
get stillen sways and carbing bars. and tires have to be = (n/m)
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BigTDogg (MA)
10:16:37 06/29/06
The jury is still out on the shock tie bars, imho. (n/m)
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Kenny
10:34:07 06/29/06
Uh, strut tower braces, w/e. (n/m)
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Kenny
10:40:04 06/29/06
I'll have a better idea in a couple of weeks...
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BigTDogg (MA)
10:40:17 06/29/06
They also exacerbate understeer.
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Kenny
10:44:50 06/29/06
Er, the front one =). (n/m)
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Kenny
10:55:00 06/29/06
Wider front tires will help that. I dunno, I'm gonna buy
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BigTDogg (MA)
10:57:21 06/29/06
I'm sure it's relatively subtle.
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Kenny
11:00:06 06/29/06
"TT Rear Sway-Bar" (n/m)
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Guapo
10:29:44 06/29/06
Upgrade sways, FTW...
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BradZ (FL)
11:21:06 06/29/06
lol
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ENVYMYZ
12:11:22 06/29/06
I own both cars, and agree to a point
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LSUturbotiger
10:39:11 06/29/06
Comparing bone stock to bone stock correct?
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BigTDogg (MA)
11:00:41 06/29/06
Technoprancer made a pretty salient point.
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Kenny
11:09:41 06/29/06
FWIW, consider this "measure" of a car's handling/suspension
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LJZTT
12:10:26 06/29/06
Nice! (n/m)
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CaliguyPurdue
12:39:27 06/29/06
While impressive, that's just one facet.
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Kenny
13:04:20 06/29/06
awesome to know
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Waco300zx
13:42:29 06/29/06
no doubt, 68 mph is no slouch, though it is a tad slower
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LJZTT
17:06:28 06/29/06
I was very impressed with how *tight* a stock 350Z feels. (n/m)
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Z-Jay (Edmonton, AB)
11:30:51 06/29/06
Drive any very low mileage car, and they'll feel a good bit
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Barry'z (NJ)
11:46:40 06/29/06
2nd, my 59K mile TT feels incredible vs. my 120K mile 95TT
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zboost(tx)
11:48:51 06/29/06
Depends on how much refreshing you do ;-) (n/m)
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Joe(NoVA)
19:39:03 06/29/06
I've got both as well and both with modified suspension
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sfarrah
12:02:08 06/29/06
HICAS disabled? on the infield? curious about the details (n/m)
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LJZTT
12:15:11 06/29/06
HICAS disabled-yes. it was the 2.9 mile config at TWS
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sfarrah
12:31:54 06/29/06
But how do you know that the 300 suspension is in
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RSR
14:55:00 06/29/06
2nd that
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BigTDogg (MA)
15:00:54 06/29/06
Well I was running 3 deg camber front and 2 rear
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sfarrah
15:16:37 06/29/06
He's a salesman. What do you expect him to say?
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just4kinks
11:21:23 06/29/06
ding...ding...ding... we have a wiiiiinnnnnnnAr.... (n/m)
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Barry'z (NJ)
11:32:01 06/29/06
The Z's suspension is really very good
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Technomancer
10:59:20 06/29/06
very interesting, thanks for your input. (n/m) -
stockplayerz (nyc)
11:27:30 06/29/06
so long as it keeps the contact patches on the pavement
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LJZTT
11:53:19 06/29/06
An aluminum sub frame and control arms would sure be nice
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Turbodog (CT)
12:33:11 06/29/06
Doug, long time no see, come on out for this >
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Barry'z (NJ)
14:24:05 06/29/06
My car won't be ready till about a week after that :(
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BigTDogg (MA)
14:47:34 06/29/06
Part 1, Bummer. Part 2, Excellent!! (n/m)
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Barry'z (NJ)
15:45:36 06/29/06
Barry!
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Turbodog (CT)
16:18:58 06/29/06
Cool, it'll be good to catch-up! (n/m)
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Barry'z (NJ)
22:31:17 06/29/06
The 350Z has better front suspension geometry
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kuah@splparts.com
12:51:47 06/29/06
Pfft. Data!
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RSR
14:50:06 06/29/06
Care to share details on your dry sump setup?
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sfarrah
15:48:56 06/29/06
LOL
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kuah@splparts.com
17:03:09 06/29/06
Yes, neat. Yeah, forward any info onto sfarrah. 'Preciate it (n/m)
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RSR
12:06:12 06/30/06
I just wish Nissan would used leaf springs... (n/m)
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pallen
13:11:47 06/29/06
like the vettes... (n/m)
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spyhunterTT(nj)
13:18:41 06/29/06
mos def (n/m)
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RSR
14:50:26 06/29/06
why not go to live axle while we're at it? (n/m)
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BigTDogg (MA)
15:01:43 06/29/06
the best way to know is to ask the nissan engineers (n/m)
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RedSER13
13:21:37 06/29/06
thanks, i'll just pick up the phone and give them a call =P (n/m)
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stockplayerz (nyc)
14:17:29 06/29/06
Why? A couple hang on this board
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bankruptedz
15:36:37 06/29/06
It's not the technology, it's the tuning that is important.
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olyar15
14:51:46 06/29/06
chassis + suspension..
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WhiteZed
20:47:43 06/29/06
having raced against alot of different cars on the
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Fleet
22:36:30 06/29/06
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