Suspension Question

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Jehtte
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Joined: Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:30 pm
Car: 1991 300ZX slicktop N/A 2 seater body w/ TT swap

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So it has come to my attention, that I know basically nothing about it. I understand what it does and how it works to an extent, but when I look around(I'm doing research as suspension is one of the next things on my list of upgrades) all I see are parts, and I can't really picture how they all fit together. I'm even less sure of what to look for and what I need. In a nutshell, does anyone have any good pics of their suspension?

And any advice/recommendations are greatly appreciated.


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JaredM
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Car: 1990 z32-300zx
Location: Georgia

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Well do you know about Camber, and Toe at least?

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you will want to upgrade some camber parts first off to help wear your tires evenly, and give you the ability to change the angle of your wheels to allow for more negative camber if you want to do some racing.

most people start with parts that let them adjust Toe&Camber on the front wheels.(parts for Toe=Tension Rods, Parts for Camber= Upper Control Arms)
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I would suggest doing the rear Toe rods and Camber arms afterwards.
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Others might have different views on what you should do first, but this is what I did. Many on here will tell you to go with a company called SPL or Powertrix as far as suspension goes. I've used AMS as well with no problems but they seem to be disliked on these forums. Powertrix is probably my favorite part company right now(decently priced and a great product).

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BigTDogg (MA)
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Car: 1990 Nissan 300ZX TT
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SPL is the best quality stuff you can buy. Powertrix is also very good, and more affordable. That's pretty much it for options, IMHO. But that's all you need, as I've had excellent service from both vendors.

http://www.splparts.com
http://www.powertrix.com

Jehtte
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Joined: Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:30 pm
Car: 1991 300ZX slicktop N/A 2 seater body w/ TT swap

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Thanks a million guys, I'll save her yet!


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