BLACKonBLACK98 wrote:any particular reason why you want to keep the active suspension?
for the z32 suspension you need to have height adjustable coilovers, not just stock suspension (unless you want to do the method with the front strut in the rear or whatever).
I am researching all options, my man. For the costs involved in parts, if the hydraulic system isnt a total mess and I can get a data system controller inexpensively, I would think I would be right there with the cost of good street coilovers. Im not trying to stick KWs on a rusty G50, I will have to look around. Luckily, all labor is my own, I have plenty of builds and suspension work under my belt and feel comfortable tackling this car, but the hydraulic suspension on the Q45 is every bit as technically confusing as everyone says it is. That being said, I am not opposed to doing away with the hydraulic suspension, especially when I am out in the garage looking like this ---->
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I have no less than 4-5 pages stored in my favorites on the topic of conversion ( I have an entire folder of Q45 suspension, lexus and toyota active suspension, conversions...Ive looking and reading for about a month now). I am giving serious consideration to converting it, I have from the day I started researching this suspension. To be completely honest, I havent even looked into coilovers. My first thought was - 1. bag it or 2. get actual solenoid controlled hydraulics, the stock Z32 suspension thing is really attractive, but Im just not sure. This isnt a car that Im planning to drive all the time - so daily commutability is somewhat out the window here. The wheels I want to use are my old 18x9.5s +20 from my Z31, Im not sure how those are going to sit, I might end up with new wheels if the offset is screwy. I love VIP, but I dont think Im going to go full baller with the roads here in Ohio without really jacking up the suspension on this car..... and I know too many downfalls of ball joints and tie rods living on the edge, but real low would be awesome!
I am going to do some cleaning on Sunday, I will post up more pictures, I will probably start pulling stuff apart and see what surprises are lying deep in the wheel wells. First and foremost, I have a miss, and the exhaust fell off the car - sounds pretty awesome, but I'm sure its not going to help it pass emissions.
Again, any ideas/helpful hints (other than "SCRAP IT" lol) are always appreciated