vvtisupra
09-28-2010, 02:51 PM
Not too long ago i sent my car to driftspeed to have them do their driftspeed high angle kit on my 240.
Background on my car
300 hp, rarely street driven, Just Drift Top Drift contender.
my car hadn't been align forever so i just let them do evertying.
Front wheel specs 18X9.5 +22 with a 20mm spacer so effectively 18X9.5 +2 with a 225/40/18 Federal RSR At full lock the wheels rub the frame rail even after being hammered down. I feel as if a 17X9 -15 would be the shiet.
Despite rubbing frame i can make a Uturn with probably about a 1.5 lane radius. My friend with the same setup but with 17X9 0 can make it slightly tighter.
Steering response is very similar to aftermarket tie rods + spacers on a stock knuckle. The tie rods installed were longer but did not use spacers.
Strength wise i have not seen any issues. I haven't really dropped a wheel at full lock but i have extended the angle enough to get the wobble numberous of times and the car still drives straight.
On the track. With the alignment settings Koji suggested similar to their S15 the steering felt responsive but not overly heavy. Camber maxed out was ~ -3.5 deg i think. I did notice with square sidewalls at a certain point the wheel wanted to go full lock. A tire with more stretch will be more progressive
Testing grounds- Balcony Version 3 Top Drift Series Final Round.
Steeering response is awesome. Many of you are familiar with the track lay out. On entry weight transfer is effortless. Even with running 255's in the rear i had enough steering reponse to flick the car into the turn without clutch kicking to break loose. This is super beneficial to my drivetrain as it is all stock transmission/axels and driveshafts which lasted me a whole season and hopefully a lot more seasons (knock on wood).
Switching back. Switching back after a downshift from 3rd to second at full throttle was cake. Again i am impressed how similar the steering rate is to my old set up (stock knuckles, Tein Tie rods/ spacers /ends) but with tons more angle. Its seriously really hard to spin this car !
Steering lock (or lack there of), I hit full lock quite a lot.... well full lock is relative as the only thing that prevented me from getting more angle was my wheel rubbing against the frame. I didn't really notice a lock up like S13's get when they over extend the tie rod. Major plus because i hate having to fight the wheel to bring it back
Mid angle steering, was also on point. I contribute this to the steering ratio again. Around the green brick thing along the haybails i was able to set the steering angle early which was a mid angle turn and go wide open throttle along the haybails. This served as a plus because thats where I was able to make tremendous smoke.
Slow speed High angle situations... generally i see end up in a catastrophy, with a spin.... not with these bad boys. Coming off the haybails and hitting the last judge clipping point I was able to rotate that car to the point where it was an illusion of spinning and was able to maintain angle and keep the drift and really slow it down during tandem. Plus because with the added smoke created the illusion of spinning which keeps followers on their toes and always thinking. Sort of like a psych out.
End result 3rd place.
Not bad considering the awesome talent that is always at Top Drift series.
Pictures will come soon
I don't speak for Driftspeed. I'm just a fan of their service and products and knowledge.
don't ask me on pricing as I am not sure because they have several package deals. You'll have to hit them up.
In the end i am very satisfied with the product. I heart super sick steering angle. Now I can enter like a boss and not be afraid of spinning.
Background on my car
300 hp, rarely street driven, Just Drift Top Drift contender.
my car hadn't been align forever so i just let them do evertying.
Front wheel specs 18X9.5 +22 with a 20mm spacer so effectively 18X9.5 +2 with a 225/40/18 Federal RSR At full lock the wheels rub the frame rail even after being hammered down. I feel as if a 17X9 -15 would be the shiet.
Despite rubbing frame i can make a Uturn with probably about a 1.5 lane radius. My friend with the same setup but with 17X9 0 can make it slightly tighter.
Steering response is very similar to aftermarket tie rods + spacers on a stock knuckle. The tie rods installed were longer but did not use spacers.
Strength wise i have not seen any issues. I haven't really dropped a wheel at full lock but i have extended the angle enough to get the wobble numberous of times and the car still drives straight.
On the track. With the alignment settings Koji suggested similar to their S15 the steering felt responsive but not overly heavy. Camber maxed out was ~ -3.5 deg i think. I did notice with square sidewalls at a certain point the wheel wanted to go full lock. A tire with more stretch will be more progressive
Testing grounds- Balcony Version 3 Top Drift Series Final Round.
Steeering response is awesome. Many of you are familiar with the track lay out. On entry weight transfer is effortless. Even with running 255's in the rear i had enough steering reponse to flick the car into the turn without clutch kicking to break loose. This is super beneficial to my drivetrain as it is all stock transmission/axels and driveshafts which lasted me a whole season and hopefully a lot more seasons (knock on wood).
Switching back. Switching back after a downshift from 3rd to second at full throttle was cake. Again i am impressed how similar the steering rate is to my old set up (stock knuckles, Tein Tie rods/ spacers /ends) but with tons more angle. Its seriously really hard to spin this car !
Steering lock (or lack there of), I hit full lock quite a lot.... well full lock is relative as the only thing that prevented me from getting more angle was my wheel rubbing against the frame. I didn't really notice a lock up like S13's get when they over extend the tie rod. Major plus because i hate having to fight the wheel to bring it back
Mid angle steering, was also on point. I contribute this to the steering ratio again. Around the green brick thing along the haybails i was able to set the steering angle early which was a mid angle turn and go wide open throttle along the haybails. This served as a plus because thats where I was able to make tremendous smoke.
Slow speed High angle situations... generally i see end up in a catastrophy, with a spin.... not with these bad boys. Coming off the haybails and hitting the last judge clipping point I was able to rotate that car to the point where it was an illusion of spinning and was able to maintain angle and keep the drift and really slow it down during tandem. Plus because with the added smoke created the illusion of spinning which keeps followers on their toes and always thinking. Sort of like a psych out.
End result 3rd place.
Not bad considering the awesome talent that is always at Top Drift series.
Pictures will come soon
I don't speak for Driftspeed. I'm just a fan of their service and products and knowledge.
don't ask me on pricing as I am not sure because they have several package deals. You'll have to hit them up.
In the end i am very satisfied with the product. I heart super sick steering angle. Now I can enter like a boss and not be afraid of spinning.