Rear Shock Access Hole Measurements

3002 tii · 08-13-2018, 07:23 PM

On my previous coupe I cut out small hole directly above the rear shock mounts so that I could easily adjust rebound. Plan to do something similar for the roadster but just occurred to me that it's not so accessible in the convertible. If accessing from the trunk, I'd have to remove the top shelf adjusters each time or modify the plastic adjusters if accessing from the inside (with top up).

How have other roadster owners dealt with this? Looking for the most "elegant" solution..

Roadroach · 08-13-2018, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Looking for the most "elegant" solution..

Buy another coupe.

3002 tii · 08-13-2018, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadroach

Buy another coupe.

lol perhaps in a few years... no space for 4th car now

kaybat · 08-13-2018, 10:14 PM

I recall a thread(on the british Z forums, i think) where a guy who tracked his car had adjusters on top. He removed the tray altogether, then cut holes on the top covers. It wasn't exactly eye candy as i recall :-) I tried to find the thread, but had no luck.

jdoublehcubed · 08-17-2018, 01:59 AM

you'd need coilovers with remote adjustment. they exist but they're not cheap.

3002 tii · 08-17-2018, 08:19 AM

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you'd need coilovers with remote adjustment. they exist but they're not cheap.

Yea not looking to go that route since this won’t be a full track build like my last car. Actually settled on the Ground Control S/A kit with camber plates.

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kaybat First Lieutenant 126 Rep 355 Posts Drives: '06 Z4MR, '14 Cayman S Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ormond Beach,Fl iTrader: (1) Garage List '06 Z4M [0.00]	I recall a thread(on the british Z forums, i think) where a guy who tracked his car had adjusters on top. He removed the tray altogether, then cut holes on the top covers. It wasn't exactly eye candy as i recall :-) I tried to find the thread, but had no luck. __________________ Ken B.(BMWCCA/PCA/ZSCCA/SCCA)
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jdoublehcubed Mechanical Engineer 96 Rep 1,025 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4MR, Imola Red Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (1)	you'd need coilovers with remote adjustment. they exist but they're not cheap.
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