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having raced against alot of different cars on the
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Fleet
on June 29, 2006 at 10:36 PM
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how has the z32 suspension technology aged? >>
posted by stockplayerz (nyc)
on June 29, 2006 at 10:00 AM
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road circuit, the Zed suspension is as good as any in the fast to medium speed turns. however in very slow turns, cars like the WRX STi are much quicker because of their 'smarter' suspension setups.
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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)
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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 -
Fleet
22:36:30 06/29/06
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