BEST SETUP For 180SX Handling,Response???

[import_z]

Hi, I am not a Noob in the Tuning scene,


This Thread is for 180SX 1993

Whats The best setup to get if I want the best steering response


My Suspension setup:





-front cuzco strut bar
-nismo power brace
-(getting adjustable tension arms this winter)
-energy suspension bushings
-DIF aluminium steering bushings
-RSR coilover
-rear strut bar
-rear megan upper controle arms
-rear megan tension arms


-tire setup

front 225/45R16
reat 245/45R17

[KOME]

Nissan OEM Rack and Pinion

[doke! ドリフト]

Steering rod spacer, awesome upgrade...PITA to install!

[pacotaco345]

I would post a link to the suspension thread in tech talk followed by a facepalm, but seeing that tech talk is closed this thread will have to do.. If you want the best STEERING response run - camber and toe out up front..

[s13silvia123]

mine
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y159/team_city_image/s13suspension1.jpg

[s13_maJiK]

Steering rod spacer, awesome upgrade...PITA to install!

Is the steering response really that noticeably better?

[Matej]

Steering rod spacer, awesome upgrade...PITA to install!
It takes 15-30 minutes and is quite easy. I think most people just are not aware of it, so they do a lot of unnecessary work such as removing the steering column. :)

[mattack69]

It takes 15-30 minutes and is quite easy. I think most people just are not aware of it, so they do a lot of unnecessary work such as removing the steering column. :)

Im curious how easy this might be, I own a s14 so it's nothin i'll use right now but learning is learning :kiss:

[sr20sean]

i really wish the tech section was still here

[Matej]

Im curious how easy this might be, I own a s14 so it's nothin i'll use right now but learning is learning :kiss:
S14's do not have the steering bushing.

On S13's, remove these two bolts.
http://www.frsport.com/images/upload/00_Column-to-rack_bolts.jpg

And these two nuts.
http://www.frsport.com/images/upload/01_Column_12mm_nuts.jpg

Then wiggle this section out. It helps to loosen the steering rack mounting bolts to get more play.
http://www.frsport.com/images/upload/03a_Lower_column_removed.jpg

Replacing the bushing itself is self-explanatory. Reuse all the spacers as on the stock bushing.
http://www.frsport.com/images/upload/05_Bushing_with_spacers.jpg

Reconnect and tighten everything. Voila. :)

[doke! ドリフト]

There u have it pics are nice. I never pulled it from the firewall side, I pulled the shaft from the rack and that was a pita. And Yes I noticed quite a big difference, its crazy how car you can move and wiggle the rod with oem bushings. The spacer makes it so solid!

[da_crew10]

nice stuff matej!!!

[s13_maJiK]

I think I might order a aluminum bushing tonight

[roadboy240sx]

someone building a 240 for something other then drifting, hmn something isnt adding up here.


i just got back from the dragon and i ran my coupe on pbm coils all the rest was stock suspension and some falken azeins and it was great. i wore the tires out kinda quick. i would try adjusting you camber and toe as mentioned, basically just mess around with diffrent settings till you find what you like.

[ShakotanGazelle]

mine
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y159/team_city_image/s13suspension1.jpg

what LCAs are those?
look kinda like T3 ones...

[import_z]

I installed it a long time ago DIf steering bushing I call it ha!!