Suspension upgrade/overhaul

[Thuvir]

I have upgraded my 1994 S13 by replacing the front tie-bars (Nissan), the springs and shocks (Norris 35mm lowered springs and gas shocks) and the front pair of bushes on the rear sub-frame (Nismo items via ND).

Problem: - handling through roundabouts is still not good (too much bodyroll)

Any suggestions on other potential bushes that need upgrading/replacing (e.g. aniti-roll bar bushes, or even anti-roll bars)

Comments appreciated

Mark

[SteveSadler]

get some KYB AGX's

fully adjustable damping. alters the cars characteristcs drsastically with a few clicks

less nose dive, which in turn makes a difference on breaking.



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Bayside Blue S13.
Janspeed&D-Cat Pipe/Pace FMIC/BMC F1 Filter/Standard T25 @ 15psi
15.4 @ 98mph - North Wield Air Strip
Flywheel Figure 213bhp/209Ib ft @ 5375RPM
Power at the Wheels 166bhp
(as of 15/6/01 @ Power & Engineering)
SE Phase 2 Chip now fitted & S14 T28 awaiting fitting. :)

[Richy_Boy]

I used Koni adjustables.. sorted! http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/smile.gif

Rich


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Rich

180 to 210 BHP @???? rpm
S13 J reg Graphite Grey - ND200, Koni Adj., 17" wheelz, dropped. Broken.

[Jez]

Same here - they're good except the rear shocks aren't adjustable without taking the shock and springs apart. I've set mine to about 3/4 stiffness - works well.

[Thuvir]

Sorry guys, please read original post, I have replaced the shocks and springs, but the bushes play a key role in any suspension system. I have replaced the key ones (front pair of the rear sub-frame and the front tie-bars) are there any else ????

e.g. anti-rolll bar bushes, steering rack, etc etc etc

[Richy_Boy]

Well your bushes (as far as I know( will not make a huge difference to body roll etc.. you may find you have a twitchy back end (ooh err!), or unstablility, but not body roll. This is purely controlled fromthe stiffness of your springs and the uprated vale of your shocks.
(Tyres actually make a little difference too!)


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Rich

180 to 210 BHP @???? rpm
S13 J reg Graphite Grey - ND200, Koni Adj., 17" wheelz, dropped. Broken.

[SteveSadler]

get the agx's. adjustable ON the car.

if you need me to source you some then I can do.

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Bayside Blue S13.
Janspeed&D-Cat Pipe/Pace FMIC/BMC F1 Filter/Standard T25 @ 15psi
15.4 @ 98mph - North Wield Air Strip
Flywheel Figure 213bhp/209Ib ft @ 5375RPM
Power at the Wheels 166bhp
(as of 15/6/01 @ Power & Engineering)
SE Phase 2 Chip now fitted & S14 T28 awaiting fitting. :)

[RichardM]

As the uneven tyre wear thread
Silvia Engineering do solid mounts for the steering rack and rose jointed tie rods