sinbad Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 I am interested in improving the handling of my zed and would like some help on what i should do first. Basically i am after improving my zed for fast a-road type setup without going Coilovers as i will be doing very little track driving and would like to keep cost + ride reasonable. Should i go for ARB@S first? I was thinking of getting up-rated ARB's but how much labour is involved and what effect will these have? (Possible options Cusco, Tanabe, Nismo) Or: would it be better to get an uprated damper and spring setup? What would be a recomended setup? (Koni+Eibach? etc..) Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 I am interested in improving the handling of my zed and would like some help on what i should do first. Follow some advanced driving course? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 Cheers ir_fuel but i'm planning to do that as well as the suspension work. Theirs always something to learn and i'll be going on as many driving courses as i can afford. Finding ones that are not a rally or supercar experience is hard. Anyone any expert know how on the suspension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I have dampers+springs the match i have is Tochiko DSpec + RSR Ti2000. The difference is noticeable, and I love it. For ARB you mean antirollbars? surely they'll help with stiffening the axels, haven't driven a Z with uprated ones though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 Thanks Minel, Where did you get your Tokico D-Specs and RS-R Ti2000's from? How much £ am i looking at? I'm scanning google for the Tokico D-Specs but i can only find one place in the states. I'm useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Whats the problem with the default suspension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 there's no problem with the default suspension imo. Sinbad i got mine off Kev. PM him he'll let you know where to get them, but yeah most probably the US Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Whats the problem with the default suspension? I always felt it was under damped when pushing hard. This is exagerated with bigger wheels. I found it to wallow on bumpy fast sweeping bends. The Tokico D-Specs are the way to go. These are the same as the Nismo S-Tune, (Tokico make then), and they also have the advantage of being adjustable. As far as getting these are concerned, the are just about impossible to get in the UK. I imported them from the states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Whats the problem with the default suspension? The rebound is too soft when pushing hard - the car lifts too much and this can upset the balance. It's also a little bit soft for track days. I have the KW Variant 3 lowered appx 10mm and Stillen Front and rear Anti Roll Bars - all on medium setting. This set-up is far superior to the standard Euro set-up and the ride quality is still good. This opinion is also shared by Colin Goad from CAT who was instrumental in the European suspension set-up for the 350z. If you want specific training on the 350z then Colin Hoad is your man. http://www.catdrivertraining.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 not even a hint of pricing on that website can't be arsed emailing them tbh Plus miles away from the NW, not helping either in my case. Will want something more local for this type of training Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 not even a hint of pricing on that website can't be arsed emailing them tbh Plus miles away from the NW, not helping either in my case. Will want something more local for this type of training dont be miserable Val... make a couple of days holiday out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 yeah right knowing how much Debbie cares about cars, if she finds out I'm "wasting" my holidays to go on a driving course it's trouble... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 yeah right knowing how much Debbie cares about cars, if she finds out I'm "wasting" my holidays to go on a driving course it's trouble... dont you go on business trips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDR_UK Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I also have the Tokico D-Specs and RSR Ti2000 springs - great setup! I got them from Ebay from RaceOptions (who don't seem to list them anymore - maybe you could contact them and ask?)... anyway they were shipped immediately with a tracking number, and I received them in 4 days to Switzerland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 not even a hint of pricing on that website can't be arsed emailing them tbh Plus miles away from the NW, not helping either in my case. Will want something more local for this type of training Val, it's about £300 for the day based on a minimum group of 5. Colin will do 1 to 1 or 2 to 1 training for a reasonable price. Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAT@CAT Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Removed by mod/admin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Removed by mod/admin Understand what you are trying to do re the prices, Colin, but when I see that I don't get inspired to ring, I just think I probably can't afford it and move on. How about giving us an idea on your other thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share Posted March 19, 2007 O.k. Well it looks like i may be putting off buying a house until i know what the market is doing. This now free's up abit of cash so i'm thinking of taking the plunge on getting some suspension. I don't want coilovers as im worried that there going to be too harsh and need top mounts which is extra cost. The setup that Val has seems to get the thumbs up, However I'm struggling to find the RSR springs, the Hotchkis are abit too soft so i think i may go for the Tein S-tech springs along with Tokico D-spec dampers, both from the states. My question is, will this setup be o.k.? I've tried to get the spring rates close to the RSR setup. The Teins are stiffer front and softer rear, from my very basic knowledge, won't this increase oversteer? Hotchkis sport coils-------------- 340lbs front/ 330lbs rear Tokico spring/damper set ------ 375lbs front/ 375 lbs rear RSR springs ---------------------- 365 lbs front/417 lbs Tein S-Tech ---------------------- 386 lbs front/403 lbs I know this is a tough question so any help or advice will be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 would prob go for the Tokico combo then, tbh although the rear is quite a bit softer then mine. Mind you, mine overall are quite stiff (and I'm on setting 3 of the dampers, where 0 is the hardest, out of 7) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 My question is, will this setup be o.k.? I've tried to get the spring rates close to the RSR setup. The Teins are stiffer front and softer rear, from my very basic knowledge, won't this increase oversteer? I know this is a tough question so any help or advice will be appreciated. You should find that it's the opposite - the more hard the rear, the more it will oversteer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkfish Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 A bit off topic, but regarding this thread, why were CAT's posts removed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 long story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkfish Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I've got time. Or is it "Classified" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 classified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkfish Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Ok, no worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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