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Z31 300ZX(T) 1984-1989 Zs - Engine and Chassis Discussion
Aug 24th, 2004, 09:33 PM
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shock question
when i am driving in my car and i hit a bump it feels like the rear end is bouncing around... on big bumps the entire rear end will shift. can anyone tell me why and what i need to do to fix this...
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Aug 24th, 2004, 09:37 PM
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ZPOOLNZ
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Your shocks and or springs could be worn out. It is an 18 year old car so it is bound to have blown suspension.
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Aug 24th, 2004, 09:38 PM
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tokico illuminas and suspension techniques springs. Here
http://www.thespecshop.com/z31/index.asp
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Aug 24th, 2004, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Marc Z31
Yeah not bad , I've found them cheaper though. I wonder why they list an MAP sensor for a Z31. Last time I checked we don't use those.........
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1992 Yamaha FZR 1000. 145 Hp, all stock. .
Aug 24th, 2004, 09:43 PM
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stand alone setups mabe? it's a lot better than a junk MAF sensor.
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Aug 24th, 2004, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Marc Z31
stand alone setups mabe? it's a lot better than a junk MAF sensor.
True , but it's just a bit odd since that place doesn't sell anything else to do with stand-alone systems.......
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1992 Yamaha FZR 1000. 145 Hp, all stock. .
Aug 24th, 2004, 09:54 PM
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Im thinking Blisten struts and shocks with custom coilovers from JIC or one of the other major brands. I know of a person who has done it so I think I am going to follow along plus the spring rates I can get are insane.
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Aug 24th, 2004, 09:54 PM
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mine does the same thing. But I don't plan on changing it anytime soon because I can get off the line like it's glued to the road. My back end will bottom out after shifting into second at full throttle. That shouldn't damage anything more should it. Also my front barely goes down at all
Aug 24th, 2004, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by SKD_Tech
mine does the same thing. But I don't plan on changing it anytime soon because I can get off the line like it's glued to the road.
That's called
weight transfer and it's something every drag racer needs. That's one reason these high powered Supra's can't get off the line........suspension is too stiff , no weight transfer.
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1992 Yamaha FZR 1000. 145 Hp, all stock. .
Aug 24th, 2004, 10:08 PM
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yeah but I mean mine BOTTOMS OUT... I don't think it supposed to transfer that much weight lol
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Aug 24th, 2004, 10:12 PM
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yeah but I mean mine BOTTOMS OUT... I don't think it supposed to transfer that much weight lol
That's caused by weak springs , too.
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1992 Yamaha FZR 1000. 145 Hp, all stock. .
Aug 24th, 2004, 10:13 PM
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there we go I knew somethin was wrong back there... Oh well I like it. Unless I NEED to replace it, it's stayin
Sep 7th, 2004, 11:13 AM
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on the Tokico rear shocks do I need a conversion kit to make them fit since I have the adjustable factory shocks
Sep 7th, 2004, 01:37 PM
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on the Tokico rear shocks do I need a conversion kit to make them fit since I have the adjustable factory shocks
no
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