Subject	Firm, but well damped. Not bouncy at all. IIRC
Posted by	Guapo on March 20, 2008 at 10:18 AM
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In Reply To	What's the street ride quality like on the SPL coilovers? posted by my91z on March 20, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Message	you were fairly displeased with the harsh feel you experienced when going to solid tension rods. I strongly urge you to find someone with a set and ride/drive it. That being said, at least 4 locals have drive/ridden in my car and decided to purchase the SPL's. Petz #2 "What's the point of having the car if you don't drive it?" - Mrs. Guapo 08/20/05 Jeeeesus Christ - my Dad (after a ride in my Z) 12/26/04 People have the right to freedom of expression. However, people also have the right to point and laugh- aliaZ 04/06/06
Follow Ups	What's the street ride quality like on the SPL coilovers? - my91z 10:12:51 03/20/08 Firm, but well damped. Not bouncy at all. IIRC - Guapo 10:18:16 03/20/08 You let some locals drive your car? - na300zx (OH) 10:24:50 03/20/08 Every person who I've let drive my car owns a Z. - Guapo 10:33:38 03/20/08 I guess if you really know the person and trust them - na300zx (OH) 10:40:12 03/20/08 I'm sure he didn't lay the bike down because he didn't care. - dogpile 10:48:44 03/20/08 I didn't mean it like that. - na300zx (OH) 10:52:12 03/20/08 I agree. It shows you have a good friend. - dogpile 11:03:21 03/20/08 Actually, no, I let Barry drive it when it had the small - dogpile 11:08:39 03/20/08 That was fun! (n/m) - Barry (NJ) 14:37:35 03/20/08 Once you get a 5spd I'll gladly trade you for a day or so :) - dogpile 15:03:16 03/20/08 When I typed my first response, I was thinking in terms - na300zx (OH) 11:09:11 03/20/08 I understand what you mean, but keep in mind that - dogpile 11:15:43 03/20/08 I let Scott drive my old TT when he was in Jersey once - BigTDogg (MA) 10:35:00 03/20/08 Why not? It's just a car. (n/m) - BradZ (FL) 10:51:15 03/20/08 Maybe to you (n/m) - na300zx (OH) 11:02:45 03/20/08 Breathe buddy... You'll live longer. (n/m) - Adam A. 11:51:24 03/20/08 I'll try :-) - na300zx (OH) 11:58:43 03/20/08 I can relate. It's still just a car... - Adam A. 14:47:32 03/20/08 <3 (n/m) - BradZ (FL) 14:53:06 03/20/08 so can i drive your 2+2 when i come down next time? (n/m) - ghostinator (fl) 11:18:14 03/20/08 Only if you promise to do a burnout or something cool. (n/m) - BradZ (FL) 11:29:49 03/20/08 haha i'll try (n/m) - ghostinator (fl) 11:44:26 03/20/08 or take out them Honduh Boyz (n/m) - rufflez 11:46:02 03/20/08 male family members only. (n/m) - Zleepertt(MD) 12:18:29 03/20/08 I'll let almost anybody I know drive my car - en5 12:27:30 03/20/08 i let Barry and Josh drive my car a few times (n/m) - spyhunterTT + 93Vert(nj) 18:00:40 03/20/08 I'm teaching my gf how to drive stick on mine... - rufflez 18:43:46 03/20/08 Guapo's car is the reason I went with SPL coilovers. - Ghozt 10:26:26 03/20/08 Guapo's car seduced me to the dark side. - Tu 11:00:14 03/20/08 Guapo's car is a whore (n/m) - dogpile 11:05:41 03/20/08 grr ... - Guapo 11:08:33 03/20/08 She's a maneater... - dogpile 11:09:53 03/20/08 occasionally she tickles ... - Guapo 11:12:53 03/20/08 he looks like he's trying to let one rip in your Z (n/m) - ZEngineer 13:01:30 03/20/08 he wouldn't dare ... (n/m) - Guapo 13:05:20 03/20/08 Are you trying to take us "there" again? :) (n/m) - na300zx (OH) 13:10:34 03/20/08 Re: Are you trying to take us "there" again? :) - Bezza 13:17:00 03/20/08 "wow....just wow" - dogpile 13:12:44 03/20/08 Your name seems very ironic now ;) (n/m) - Markis 16:17:28 03/20/08 *what's (n/m) - BradZ (FL) 13:52:43 03/20/08 it's legal, she's 18 (n/m) - ZEngineer 11:14:46 03/20/08 Yeah, I'm still not in love with the solid tension rods > - my91z 11:10:51 03/20/08 This type seems to retain some rubber in the joint... - Barry (NJ) 13:08:29 03/20/08 You sure? Looks like a big spherical bearing, and it says > - my91z 13:39:53 03/20/08 Just being dumb,why couldn't you just do that with stockers? - dogpile 14:10:05 03/20/08 You could, if you had a machine shop do it I'm not sure how> - my91z 14:53:41 03/20/08 defeats the purpose of the adjustability, imo. (n/m) - Guapo 15:07:37 03/20/08 Why is that? It would still hold the setting you adjust it - 550HPTT 15:25:24 03/20/08 too much flex. flex = going off setting. (n/m) - Guapo 15:27:52 03/20/08 2nd. (n/m) - Woody75 (Denver) 15:55:53 03/20/08 Bah, street use not track. Just like OEM :-) (n/m) - my91z 15:58:46 03/20/08 'sactly. defeats the purpose (n/m) - Guapo 16:23:18 03/20/08 For all out racing solids would be the way to go - 550HPTT 18:24:06 03/20/08 also wouldn't work with midori style upper a-arms. (n/m) - Guapo 19:50:07 03/20/08 When I looked at the pic of the head, - Barry (NJ) 14:36:16 03/20/08 could be a dust boot (n/m) - Atl300zxTT 14:50:16 03/20/08 He doesn't really spell it out. Thanks for the link though. (n/m) - my91z 14:52:15 03/20/08 2nd. What he said :-) (n/m) - Hawkin"Z" 13:54:50 03/20/08 What does Rich (biolingaluminum) have? - dogpile 14:15:51 03/20/08 his profile lists SPL (n/m) - Guapo 14:24:03 03/20/08 Thought so. Then from being a passenger for a decent - dogpile 14:28:01 03/20/08 I have them also, if you remember my car at all (n/m) - Adam (NoVA) 14:55:22 03/20/08 I think I was too busy trying not to show my excitement - dogpile 14:59:47 03/20/08 The SPLs on full soft are still very harsh - ZiNnYc 12:56:28 03/20/08 user error (n/m) - Guapo 13:04:01 03/20/08 ??? that's an annoying response (n/m) - Ashman2k2 20:51:22 03/20/08 Ro_Ja R2-5 19*8.5 +35 26.7 lbs, 19*9.5 +44 27.1 lbs (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 15:46:57 03/20/08 2nd. Heavy wheels that are big with little to no profile - MixManMash 15:51:11 03/20/08 First of all, I'm not talking about my Z. - ZiNnYc 17:21:32 03/20/08 lol (n/m) - Guapo 17:33:01 03/20/08 the quintessential idiots response. thank you. (n/m) - ZiNnYc 17:39:56 03/20/08 fitting subject matter (n/m) - Guapo 17:57:39 03/20/08 There is no way that a 19" wheel - Agner.S(CT) 17:52:14 03/20/08 You are welcome to have a test ride. - ZiNnYc 18:12:45 03/20/08 were your stockers bent and out of round? - Waco300zx(DFW) 18:17:51 03/20/08 100% placebo effect (n/m) - LJZTT 19:01:49 03/20/08 As stated already, either there was something really wrong - Agner.S(CT) 19:15:34 03/20/08 not sure. - ZiNnYc 19:39:55 03/20/08 If you run the same air pressure - SactoTodd 20:24:52 03/20/08 Reading comprehension owns you. (n/m) - ZiNnYc 17:03:08 03/20/08 Absolutely -> 17's are best :) (n/m) - ztunerz 17:05:00 03/20/08 Preach it brotha! (n/m) - na300zx (OH) 20:58:36 03/20/08 I'm interested as well... - CameronSF 13:22:30 03/20/08 they are great handling and suprisingly comfortable (for the - spyhunterTT + 93Vert(nj) 17:15:38 03/20/08 Aside from the superiority over aftermarket shock/spring - Ashman2k2 21:38:15 03/20/08 I have 2 DD's plus the Z, thanks for playing. - my91z 09:54:57 03/21/08
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