tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941762441967690.post1233327504041010960..comments2022-11-26T01:46:19.151-08:00Comments on EV Z3: A Long Overdue UpgradeTim Catellierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02801279544184321528noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941762441967690.post-39795715633240856212013-06-09T07:10:00.379-07:002013-06-09T07:10:00.379-07:00Joey,
I think you'll find that swapping out t...Joey,<br /><br />I think you'll find that swapping out the suspension parts is really not all that difficult. Especially considering everything else you've already done to the car! Don't get me wrong, it's hard work -all the bolts have pretty high torque values- but it's not complicated. I feel like a proper fool for having waited so long. I'm glad to hear you've not fallen prey to the same flawed reasoning. Tim Catellierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02801279544184321528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941762441967690.post-7595757645048578482013-06-08T16:49:41.724-07:002013-06-08T16:49:41.724-07:00Tim, Thanks for your timely post on suspension. I...Tim, Thanks for your timely post on suspension. It turns out that my car is now 1 inch lower after conversion, and my front tires rub when going over bumps. I didn't think an extra 250 lbs in front would make such a big difference but the stock springs are only 110 lbs/in. I have the same apprehension you described, but you gave me the courage to dive-in sooner than later. New springs are on order.Joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01042435434585986098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941762441967690.post-35315857382999289902013-06-08T01:37:36.333-07:002013-06-08T01:37:36.333-07:00Oh, and here's an old video of my first run of...Oh, and here's an old video of my first run of the MR2 before I replaced the struts. At the end of the run, the car scrapes the driveway because the struts were worn.<br /><br />http://blog.mr2ev.com/mr2zev-video-tour/Ken Chianghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17426022800313333472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941762441967690.post-89909269383714403882013-06-08T01:21:28.808-07:002013-06-08T01:21:28.808-07:00Nice work upgrading the suspension. My 1986 Toyot...Nice work upgrading the suspension. My 1986 Toyota MR2 EV had 131k miles on it when I started my conversion, and the suspension was definitely in need of replacement.<br /><br />I got new <a href="http://www.tokicoperformanceshocks.com/" rel="nofollow">Tokico performance struts</a> and coil overs from <a href="http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/index.php" rel="nofollow"> Ground Control</a> and the car handled much better as well.<br /><br />Yes, I agree, taking out the springs was a bit nerve wracking for me too.<br /><br />KenKen Chianghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17426022800313333472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941762441967690.post-34421021665123037982013-05-26T08:30:59.961-07:002013-05-26T08:30:59.961-07:00Hi Randy,
I'm not bringing the Z3 to EVCCON t...Hi Randy,<br /><br />I'm not bringing the Z3 to EVCCON this year. But it gets worse. I'm not even bringing myself! Unfortunately, since the convention was moved to August I've run into a time conflict and can't make it. Hopefully I'll make it next year. Tim Catellierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02801279544184321528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941762441967690.post-24379109923225235262013-05-26T03:25:00.482-07:002013-05-26T03:25:00.482-07:00Are you bringing the EV Z3 to EVCCON this year?
R...Are you bringing the EV Z3 to EVCCON this year?<br /><br />Randy<br />cztree.blogspot.comcztreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234930515670145794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941762441967690.post-50571534155424866672013-05-21T13:48:35.405-07:002013-05-21T13:48:35.405-07:00You were right to be concerned about compressing t...You were right to be concerned about compressing the springs, that's dangerous. At least you had the right tools...I never did and had to improvise.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16503206192987386691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941762441967690.post-76047409231898068172013-05-21T13:42:41.772-07:002013-05-21T13:42:41.772-07:00Nice write-up, Tim. I may take a look at your sup...Nice write-up, Tim. I may take a look at your supplier, if I find my ride height is off, or doesn't handle properly.Joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01042435434585986098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369941762441967690.post-91574222072586842422013-05-21T09:50:24.561-07:002013-05-21T09:50:24.561-07:00I dont know how it is in the case of the Z3, but v...I dont know how it is in the case of the Z3, but very often it is so that<br />US-models of european cars have a softer and slightly higher (=more comfortable) suspension<br />than the european models as there is some difference between american and german way of drive ;-) <br />I think, now the suspension is at<br />least as good as it was originally intended to be. Enjoy it!<br /><br />vehikelfranzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10449865940679907208noreply@blogger.com