How tight can we get the suspension

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{WBK}Viper
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Is it even possible to get our coupes suspension as tight as a 350z? really?If so, I'm going all out.

From what I've read on the forum I'll need at least the following:

Eibach Pro Kit.Front and Rear EndlinksRear Sway BarFront Strut Tower Brace.

What else am I missing. Or what do I have wrong. I want to corner on rails.



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I'd say that's a decent start...but you're going to need something a bit stiffer than the Pro-Kit. Once coilovers are developed, then you'll be getting there. Keep in mind that the weight distribution plays a pretty big factor in how the coupe can handle in comparison to the Z.

IMHO, throw an H-brace into the mix along with some fatter tires and you'll having something that'll be rail-worthy.

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As ESP mentioned, tires and coilovers should be priority. I will be doing a review on my BC Racing coilovers when I receive them(2-3 weeks). So you may want to look out for that.

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Roll cageReinforcing your frameRear strut tower bar

I guess these will take some fabbing Don't suggest going overboard though... I think many people here forget their general direction for this particular vehicle. If they wanted a racer, another car should've been considered.

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ESP wrote:I'd say that's a decent start...but you're going to need something a bit stiffer than the Pro-Kit. Once coilovers are developed, then you'll be getting there. Keep in mind that the weight distribution plays a pretty big factor in how the coupe can handle in comparison to the Z.

IMHO, throw an H-brace into the mix along with some fatter tires and you'll having something that'll be rail-worthy.




I agree .... some frame bracing might help out too.

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michaelthepsycho wrote:Roll cageReinforcing your frameRear strut tower bar

I guess these will take some fabbing Don't suggest going overboard though... I think many people here forget their general direction for this particular vehicle. If they wanted a racer, another car should've been considered.
Did you just throw these ideas out of no where?

Who are these many people you are talking about for this particular vehicle? I find this funny because of your previous threads you made.

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michaelthepsycho wrote:
I think many people here forget their general direction for this particular vehicle. If they wanted a racer, another car should've been considered.
I think you miss the point. If I wanted a two seater I woulda bought the 350z. I like 4 seats....can't afford a G37.

And don't forget the fun of modding. Turning the altima into as funa car as possible doesn't sound like a bad idea to me.

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Errr... Is there something wrong with what I said? Technical-wise.Roll cage: do-able with the removing of seatsReinforcing body frame: do-able with moneyRear strut: I don't know the specifics of our car but you get the idea.With money, everything's do-able.

Like I said, they take extra money and extra effort, which, in my books, would classify it as going overboard.

Not to be a douche but after thinking hard about it, I'm gearing my car towards comfort... Which kind of wasted a bit of my money... So I guess the experimenting around caused me to change goals. Seems contradictory but yeah, my mind changes around a lot. After installing my wheels, I want lowering springs... Again... To eliminate the wheel gap and body roll (at the cost of comfort I know) So I will test H&R's this time

See? My goals and definitions are very loose... Haha. Non-scientific experimentation at its best.


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