Thought that I would post the most recent pics of the Z, this is with 1.5 coils out of Airzona Springs...

I plan on going with coil overs later in the year and for now this will work.

Looks pretty good, Brian. What are you running for shocks?

That is a great question, the previous owner did all that.

I need to get a hold of him and check on that, I want to say that they are Tok's but I could be wrong about that.

I am sure that they could use to be redone...

Suggestions?

The new ride height looks really good! I like the lowered look....(see my photo gallery) Man, with a little elbow grease and some Mothers on the wheel beads it will look even better.

That is next (amongst other things...)

I have some stuff that resembles Wizards Miracle Metal Polish, kinda cotton-like stuff.

I was looking for a thread on strut R&R, anyone have a link?

thanks!!!!

~Bri

That is a great question, the previous owner did all that.

I need to get a hold of him and check on that, I want to say that they are Tok's but I could be wrong about that.

I am sure that they could use to be redone...

Suggestions?

Typically, for springs with a stiffer spring rate like the Arizona Z springs you want a shock with a lot of control, especially if the ride height has been lowered. You want the shock to be able to damp the motion quickly, since you don't have a lot of travel. Ideally you don't want it to bottom out. So with your cut-down Arizona springs I'd say something fairly aggressive would be a good idea. Tokico Illuminas maybe, Konis, or actually even the same Mulhollands I put in my red 240Z. The ride will end up being pretty firm, but the handling should be great on relatively smooth roads.

Side note - those NOS Mulhollands I installed are great performance shocks, but not so good for back road weekend touring. Too firm for that. I'll end up going to KYB soon. Might put the Mulhollands in the yellow 240Z instead, but not sure yet.

I want something middle of the road as this is going to become a daily driver (i think)

And if I install the struts and it raises the car I am going to shoot myself.

I have read of that in past and that would suck.

I need to do some homework previous to that, I so think that the car could usa more retention on the sudden raises and dips on the road such as you are talking about on the back roads.

Thanks for the input Arne as I know that you have been thru this...

~Bri

I want something middle of the road as this is going to become a daily driver (i think)

And if I install the struts and it raises the car I am going to shoot myself.

I have read of that in past and that would suck.

I need to do some homework previous to that, I so think that the car could usa more retention on the sudden raises and dips on the road such as you are talking about on the back roads.

Thanks for the input Arne as I know that you have been thru this...

~Bri

To keep the ride height as is, if you have shocks now that lack gas pressure (the shafts stay put or self-extend slowly if you hand compress them), you'll want to stay pressureless with your replacements. That means either Koni or Mulhollands.

If your existing struts have a fair amount of gas pressure now (the shafts self-extend fairly rapidly if you compress them by hand), then Tokicos would be a better bet.

You have already identified the rebound issue with your new springs. With springs of a higher spring rate the shocks need a lot of rebound control.

As far as the ride issue for a daily driver, that depends entirely on your preferences. You may be far more tolerant of a firm ride than I may be. I've found that good performance shocks need not be harsh, but will generally be firm. That has been the case with my Mulhollands, and also with other well matched packages I have used on other cars as well.

Gotta say that looks "really" nice.

I just ordered Eibachs to go with HPs - I have my fingers crossed - $42 delivery

It seems like it is sitting a bit higher than it should.....

I think that yours is a tad lower....

I want to say that I have 25" from the high point of the fender well to the ground.

And that is with 205/55/15's, I need to measure the tire height....

That may explain it.... I am using 215/60/15......