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Current measurements look OK, unless somebody can spot something ?? regards jcZsuspension2.pdf

Great News!! Sorted using BluePrint drop links. the knocking /clonking that has been there for ages has gone, I can't say how much more enjoyable the Z is now. off for a 4-wheel alignment check on Thursday. So now I have two brand new bushes which were pressed out of the new banana arms ( replaced by the existing SuperPro bushes) and the seemingly not faulty existing banana arm ( minus its super Pro bushes). Thanks for all help guys, the moral is : check the easiest / cheapest first , hindsight is wonderful.

I have had intermittent trouble with mine , but I couldn't figure out how to get it off the seat , seemed very close to the centre console. jc.

Classic Car Show Dream Rides in Hall 5 Friday- treated myself to a ride with Gary in his LHD ltd edn modern Camaro. Slightly breathed on ---700bhp+ enjoyable run with someone who knows his newly acquired car (previously he ran a supercharged Holden) jc.

Sadly spacers only worked for a time, so I have to keep cancelling the EML. I did leave it on for a while but someone on here pointed out that there could be another fault going undetected.

Drop links on order, apparently when disconnected noise was certainly reduced. no sign of slack in top mounts. Will let you know. Thanks for replying , its good to know people are so helpful. JC

Thanks for that suggestion , will try asap. .....cheers JC

They are new arms (moog) with the super pro bushes transferred from the old arms .it wouldn't be these bushes would it? Drop links do not seem to have any movement in them, but in the large scheme of things not to expensive , what might be next to look at ? Glen the mechanic is experienced and a former racer and cannot see anything obvious, thanks for the reply JC

Worth a visit if you are within 100 miles. PLUG ...If you do go please visit Sporting Bears' 'DREAM RIDES' stand. Passenger rides in a variety of tasty/interesting cars with owners who are just as much petrol heads as we are . All for a donation to childrens charities , the drivers take no expenses whatever. Enjoy yourself and help underprivileged kids. see you there JC

Oh Dear!, banana arms replaced with the super pro bushes carefully transferred in the same alignment, and its still clonking/knocking, What can it be? jc

Thanks for the comments guys , appreciated. Car is not lowered (afaik) but has 15mm spacers. The coloured depictions are good aren't they? More understandable at a glance than +/- numbers. so when the arms are replaced , and hopefully the caster adj bushes are transferred some adjustments should bring things back into spec.. front toe should be sortable. Camber is on the very edge of spec, and I have seen 1'30" rec on here for road use,.. I believe there is adjustment on the rears , if it isn't seized that would sort the rear toe , and then I won't be driving in a big circle!! just as a matter of interest is it possible to work out how big that circle is? jc.

So I've eventually bought two arms from TarmacSportz and will take Z end of next week for sorting out . just for reference I had 4wheel alignment carried out , result should be attached. I think I understand the significance of some of the figures but I would appreciate observations/comments from those who know more than me, thanks jc Zsuspension.pdf

Good Meet, thaks Davey

Lots of things of interest to do with cars and don't forget to visit DREAM RIDES (organised by Sporting Bears M.C.), tasty cars and raising money for children's charities- what could be better? PS slightly different in speed to Z's but there should be a Traction Engine in steam and hopefully giving rides!.

Use rubber tap washers not pennies.

arrived today, Top Quality ,as ever. thanks to all concerned . jc

apologies Rob for not replying earlier. Z is not lowered but has 10mm wheel spacers. Do the Super Pro bushes not wear out then? Will try and find original purchase/fitting details .

I bought a 'Z Speed' from TarmacSportz (chris) . Al alloy finish. Easy to fit. It also is vented and has oil change flap, much better than the disintegrating original and obviously worth another few mph! Cost about £200 iirc and was kept in stock .

Thanks Rob, I was asking particularly because there is a low speed clonking coming from the front (I think) of course there is no movement anywhere even with a big pry bar so I wondered if these bushes were moving under stress. A hairy brawny mechanic said he did manage to find a smidgen of movement in a drop link but I think DLs have a higher pitched sound. Does 'caster adjustment' mean I should have some adjustable suspension arm(s)?

and me! always superb product and excellent value.

When the nsf wheel bearing/hub was being replaced this was noted , is it significant ? I believe its what is known as the banana arm . it is the same both sides. 2004 Coupe 113k miles , just passed MOT. All helpful comments welcomed,

For this and future incidents there are Traffic Commissioners who I believe issue / oversee PSV and Bus Operator licences, that may be more effective action than the local police. I don't know much more about them other than they have area offices and the North West area is in Warrington. Unlikely that this driving pattern is atypical , but lets hope it was a one off bad day.

Did anyone spot the Traction Engines?

Late mention of the March Practical Classics and Classic Restoration Show at the NEC this weekend. Plug for the' Dream Rides ' which is run by Sporting Bears, a motoring club raising money for children's charities. Hall 5 for a view of and ride in some special cars. See you there. JC.

was buying Autoglym at Carspares , a guy in the car park said 'good taste!' turned around and he was stood by the above which he had had for a week. It really looked the D'sB's. we had a chat , he had owned two 350z's previously so a proper enthusiast! Luckily mine had just been cleaned so I didn't let the side down.