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Goldeneye9mm
02-29-2008, 04:07 PM
i just did a bunch of adjustable arms on my s14. (megan racing tension rods, rucas, rear toe arms tein inner tier rods w/ increased lock spacers and kazama outer tierod ends) i was wondering if anyone else or everyone else who's done this fent a huge increase in steering response. it's almost a lil scary. i barely touch the wheel and it almost changes lanes. not that i dont like it, i just wanna make sure it's normal. any input is welcome thanks.

timtiminy
02-29-2008, 04:40 PM
probably going to want to get an alignment, its probably really twitchy right now due to misalignment of everything. let us know how it feels once you get it aligned and everything straightened out.

markyboi
02-29-2008, 04:44 PM
yes, alignment is key

Goldeneye9mm
02-29-2008, 05:48 PM
no it's aligned. i work at a shop. i went in early and did all the work on a lift before we opened. it's weird being in a big shop all alone at 5am btw. all measurements are in the green so alignment is good. feels tight in the rear and actually smoother in the front when i'm not moving. but when driving it's extreamly responsive. like a pinky tap lane change. it's lowered butalignedto factory specs. should i align it differently? if i should, quoted specs or link to them would be fine. thanks in advance.

Goldeneye9mm
02-29-2008, 06:45 PM
ohi did the energy suspension steering rack bushings too if that makes any difference.

scooz14
02-29-2008, 10:53 PM
how were the components that you took off. if they were beat to hell, yes new parts will tighten up your ride. switich to polys made my car crazy responsive, so im pretty sure its normal

PoorMans180SX
02-29-2008, 11:33 PM
I think a little more aggressive camber would do you good if you like to drive hard. 2.5 degrees front, 2 degrees rear?

Goldeneye9mm
03-01-2008, 08:01 AM
the old stuff wasn't too bad but it was 13-14 years old so i guess i'm just feeling a fresh suspension. as for alignment rear camber is set to 1.8 in the rear and like 1.3 in front it's so hard to get the numbers to stick. my machine is so sensitive when tightening the jam nuts it ysually moves .1 or .2 so it's good for now. any suggestions on toe or front caster? i got tension rods cause my caster was out so any ideas onthat would be nice. thanks

S14DB
03-01-2008, 09:20 AM
What's the differential in specs? I find that the machines allow to much of a split between the sides.

Caster at 7* both sides <0.2 difference. OEM spec is 0.5-1* and I find this allows some pull to one side.