Subject	economical list to remove wheelhop / improve handling
Posted by	Jiro on January 19, 2013 at 4:11 PM
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In Reply To	Compared to stock suspension... posted by Jiro on January 18, 2013 at 06:38 PM
Message	Just went and did an inspection... everything looks pretty solid so... -subframe bushing collars = ~$60 -hicas rear ball joints (confirmed theres some play there) = found a couple new ones in my closet with my HICAS elim kit. -premium alignment shop service =~130bucks done. -cheap upgrade for handling? -stillen sway bars front and rear + powertrix endlinks = ~480$ -powertrix hicas elim bar = found in closet done.
Follow Ups	Compared to stock suspension... - Jiro 18:38:01 01/18/13 currently experiencing pretty bad wheel hop with this build. (n/m) - Jiro 18:39:01 01/18/13 Combined, about the same effect as subframe collars - TriniTT 19:23:01 01/18/13 The 300 degree kit wont be able to compensate for that much - Evan(CA) 19:52:08 01/18/13 alright subframe collars added to list. (n/m) - Jiro 20:51:50 01/18/13 While we're on the subject - Evan(CA) 19:56:22 01/18/13 Love the collars although i got urethane collars (easier on - RonZ300 (Socal) 20:23:45 01/18/13 They perform the same function, which is to preload the - TriniTT 13:09:22 01/19/13 FWIW I installed diff & subframe bushings and it helped - BlackholeZ 20:34:16 01/18/13 Have you checked the toe arm (HICAS) ball joints? - AHos(Chicago) 21:28:04 01/18/13 i have 2 replacement HICAS ball joints too some play there. (n/m) - Jiro 02:32:47 01/19/13 What are the spring rates for your coilovers? (n/m) - Gordo 93TT Daytona 21:48:55 01/18/13 You will also need... - hunterg 23:47:05 01/18/13 did you replace rear diff mount bushings too? (n/m) - Jiro 00:31:05 01/19/13 Starting from scratch again...Updated list suspension: - Jiro 01:09:00 01/19/13 I heard stillen sway bars snap & carbing causes understeer - Jiro 03:14:49 01/19/13 are you planning to do a lot of track days? - LJZTT 04:12:44 01/19/13 this car will be going to the track for sure. (n/m) - Jiro 15:10:27 01/19/13 There are pros and cons to every mod. - Ghoztt 09:41:37 01/19/13 I have stillen sway bars and Carbing braces front and rear - *BK300ZX* 12:37:37 01/19/13 Think you have it backwards (t-rods and upper arms) - ZXoltan 13:37:22 01/19/13 you are correct (n/m) - ali300zx 13:43:27 01/19/13 Thanks for the clarification...i did fudge that a little. - *BK300ZX* 15:32:37 01/19/13 it will be stiffer in every aspect - LJZTT 04:11:43 01/19/13 economical list to remove wheelhop / improve handling - Jiro 16:11:05 01/19/13
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