Uprated suspension?

ov_lozza · #1 11-06-2008, 20:17

I have decided i cant progress any further with my drifting until i sort my suspension, i would like to know what uprated suspension have you fitted to your car to make it stiffer?

Are coilovers or shocks and springs available from companies? And if so, what companies?

If theyre not available from companies anymore then how to make s13 suspension fit?

I'm not looking to buy yet, as i have no money but would like to know how much im going to need!! Thank you in advance!

30psi · #2 11-06-2008, 20:43

I've got s13 coilovers all round on my car. Its easy on the front, its the same almost as an S12. You'll need s13 hubs and track rods and ends.

On the rear its hard, it will require some fabrication to get the tops to bolt in place. Although I think its possible to do away with the spring on the rear coilovers and use them just as a shock absorber and stick to lowering springs. This would be easier but not as effective as doing the job properly and having adjustable height and preload

ov_lozza · #3 11-06-2008, 21:02

Ah ok then, thats good.

If you can explain, what sort of fabrication will it take on the rear? Any pics or dummy explainations would be great!

30psi · #4 12-06-2008, 00:18

You need the top's of the shocks to bolt in. So you'll need small towers welded in place. Also the forces have changed so this part of the car wont be strong enough to take the weight (or at least not designed to) so putting in a roll cage to strengthen these points will help.

I've never done it, but I know some people have.

JackieFan · #5 12-06-2008, 10:01

If you find a set of S13 coilovers for the front then you can always get some adjustable telescopic made for the rears. Somtimes you see coilovers going for cheep with a broken rear in the set.

http://www.silverstonetuning.com/pdf/KSX.pdf

And have a look at this thread for an idea of how much it would cost to get some springs wound up for you..

http://www.nissansilvia.co.uk/vbb/sh...rkshire+spring

Also don't forget that if you lower the Standard 12's they get a hideous amount of negative camber on the rear so you might want to look into slotting out your rear subframe...

http://www.club-s12.org/forums/index...20camber&st=20

ov_lozza · #6 12-06-2008, 18:14

Ah ok, will have a word with the mechanic dude and see what he can do with welding the suspension mounts.

p.s. lots of negative camber is good on drift cars

so yay!!