S13 Coilover Upgrade

[paulsilv]

Here we go guys, every part I used:

S13 Coilovers (I used Apex Performance ones)
S13 LCAs
S13 balljoints
S14 ARB
S14 ARB brackets
S14 Tension Rod Brackets (one hole needs redrilling easy job)
S13 Tension rods ( I picked up some Japspeed aftermarket ones cheap)
S14 Droplinks
S14 Tein inner and outer track rods.

I came across 2 problems

1) I originally bought S13 inner and outer track rods which are too short.

2) I had to buy 2 bolts from Nissan to attach the Tension rods to the Tension rod brackets. This was about £18, expensive but at least I know they are the right bolts.

I have gone with Skyline R33 GTST front calipers and discs, which bolt straight on to the S13 stuff. Only problem I found was the calipers hit the back of the spokes on my 17" 7.0j Lenso RS5 alloys ET42. This is most definately a wheel spoke design problem, and not a problem with the setup. The original 15" wheels fit over these calipers but have the same problem hitting the back of the spokes. I could use wheel spacers to clear the calipers, but this would then push the wheels out of the arches by about an inch. I have managed to pick up a set of ENKEI PR01 wheels ET32 7.5j front and 8.0j rears off a Skyline which should be fine. They turned up with a courier yesterday but I haven't had chance to try them yet.

If they clear the calipers but sit outside the arches I will fit some arch flares, but that's another thread

[nedge2k]

copied your post here in case it gets missed

[paulsilv]

good stuff, didnt think to pop it in this section.

I have trial fitted the Enkei PR01 wheels i won on ebay for £124 with tyres and they now clear the R33 GTST calipers fine.

So i will now have mega brakes with the Skyline setup. Think they look quite Retro also.

[s13eater]

looking good paul, keep up the good work matey .

[tim murphy]

makes the silvia looks fine paul . cheers