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ZZZZZR1 · 02-11-2011

Took my Z for a ride on some windy roads and
the coil over suspension makes it soo easy

Unbelievable improvement!

Not very good on bumps, but it never was!

David

-=Jeff=- · 02-11-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZZZZZR1

Took my Z for a ride on some windy roads and
the coil over suspension makes it soo easy

Unbelievable improvement!

Not very good on bumps, but it never was!

David

I found even with just front coilovers my car is better on bumps ..

tomtom72 · 02-12-2011

Hummmm........Dave, not exactly the result that I expected? What do you mean "not good over bumps"?

Are you talking more ride quality as in comfort versus the chassis still becoming upset over bumps in the corners?

Tom

Demps · 02-12-2011

Can't speak for Dave. My experience was similar though. The '95s are more of a GT car--'94s not a much. I'll bet Dave revalved the shocks--I did. This will stiffen the ride as will the spring rate increase and lowering the car. Once you are accustomed to the ride it is appealing. I also think the components have to almost settle or meld together.
Ted

GOLDCYLON · 02-12-2011

David did you retain the FX-3 system as well? I Did. If you get some FX-3 lights you may have to adjust the ride height of the top cup to the actuator. I found it took the weight of the car and running around town a week before the new DRM top shock bushings settle enough to get the top nuts down to 1 and half treads above the top nut. Everything was great from there. Use a wreanch to hold the shock shaft so it does not rotate and crank down the top nut. GC

ZZZZZR1 · 02-14-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

David did you retain the FX-3 system as well? I Did. If you get some FX-3 lights you may have to adjust the ride height of the top cup to the actuator. I found it took the weight of the car and running around town a week before the new DRM top shock bushings settle enough to get the top nuts down to 1 and half treads above the top nut. Everything was great from there. Use a wreanch to hold the shock shaft so it does not rotate and crank down the top nut. GC

Daryl,

I retained the FX3 and installed new blisten shocks (thanks to Kevin). Had the Coil Over's installed @ a professional shop and no issues at all.

I can't say how happy I am with the setup and if it wasn't for you & Ted I wouldn't have this upgrade. One of the best upgrades, not counting headers!!!

David

GOLDCYLON · 02-14-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZZZZZR1

Daryl,

I retained the FX3 and installed new blisten shocks (thanks to Kevin). Had the Coil Over's installed @ a professional shop and no issues at all.

I can't say how happy I am with the setup and if it wasn't for you & Ted I wouldn't have this upgrade. One of the best upgrades, not counting headers!!!

David

Awesome David glad to hear it. Do you already have a harness bar? Helps with stiffing the back. If not I highly recommend the Brey-Krause set up

ZZZZZR1 · 02-14-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Awesome David glad to hear it. Do you already have a harness bar? Helps with stiffing the back. If not I highly recommend the Brey-Krause set up

Installed that 6 months ago and I couldn't agree more....

Also have a Camber Brace, but haven't installed that yet.

David

Blue Flame Restorations · 02-14-2011

Glad you like the coil overs, Dave. Enjoy!!

Polo-1 · 02-14-2011

Glad to hear you are getting some use out of them

02-11-2011	#31
ZZZZZR1 Banned BANNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MD Posts: 3,690	Re: Coil Over getting installed Took my Z for a ride on some windy roads and the coil over suspension makes it soo easy Unbelievable improvement! Not very good on bumps, but it never was! David

02-12-2011	#33
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: Coil Over getting installed Hummmm........Dave, not exactly the result that I expected? What do you mean "not good over bumps"? Are you talking more ride quality as in comfort versus the chassis still becoming upset over bumps in the corners? Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

02-12-2011	#34
Demps Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Niceville Posts: 997	Re: Coil Over getting installed Can't speak for Dave. My experience was similar though. The '95s are more of a GT car--'94s not a much. I'll bet Dave revalved the shocks--I did. This will stiffen the ride as will the spring rate increase and lowering the car. Once you are accustomed to the ride it is appealing. I also think the components have to almost settle or meld together. Ted

02-12-2011	#35
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,154	Re: Coil Over getting installed David did you retain the FX-3 system as well? I Did. If you get some FX-3 lights you may have to adjust the ride height of the top cup to the actuator. I found it took the weight of the car and running around town a week before the new DRM top shock bushings settle enough to get the top nuts down to 1 and half treads above the top nut. Everything was great from there. Use a wreanch to hold the shock shaft so it does not rotate and crank down the top nut. GC __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

02-14-2011	#39
Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,904	Re: Coil Over getting installed Glad you like the coil overs, Dave. Enjoy!! __________________ 1988 KOH Prototype EX5023 sold 1990 ZR-1 #444 Convertible 1990 ZR-1 Black #966 1991 ZR-1 Quazar Blue #296 1957 Duntov SS Project

02-14-2011	#40
Polo-1 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 955	Re: Coil Over getting installed Glad to hear you are getting some use out of them