"Track cat" suspension S13

[turbo_dreams]

Has anyone tried this setup? Would it be too harsh for a street car? Tried searching but Zilvia's server keeps messing up.

"The Track Cat" Nissan 240sx S13 Rear Suspension System (http://www.fatcatfabrication.com/id3.html)

[e1_griego]

Answering a question no one was asking.

If you are serious about suspension, you should be looking at Koni 8611, KW Clubsports, ASTs, etc.

[CaptainVlad]

Why does everyone feel the need to bring this up every couple of months? There are at least 2 other threads about this, and one over on NRR.

[turbo_dreams]

Why does everyone feel the need to bring this up every couple of months? There are at least 2 other threads about this, and one over on NRR.

Be a doll & link me.

[e1_griego]

Here's a google search string for you:

fat cat site:nissanroadracing.com

[racepar1]

Why in the world would anyone want that? The shocks work fine mounted where they are. And, yes this was discussed on NRR a couple years ago. OLD NEWS...

:mepoke:

[Jesse SR20]

Why in the world would anyone want that?


I think the main reason to move the spring/shock assembly into the car would to increase the wheel width. We all have to run low offset wheels when we increase width to avoid contact between the wheel/tire and strut. This would allow a dramatic increase in wheel width.

[racepar1]

I think the main reason to move the spring/shock assembly into the car would to increase the wheel width. We all have to run low offset wheels when we increase width to avoid contact between the wheel/tire and strut. This would allow a dramatic increase in wheel width.

That is stupid, and also is not the reason why anyone would want to run it. People want to run it because it's super awesome "racecar" stuff. Except that racecars that run that type of suspension are completely designed around that setup. You can't just slap something like that on and expect to see any tangible gains.

[ixfxi]

but now you cant fit lumber in the back of an s13.....


that sucks :(

[zenki 95]

but now you cant fit lumber in the back of an s13.....


that sucks :(


Or a ladder hahaha!!

[Touge_Monster]

At least it looks pretty cool

[racepar1]

but now you cant fit lumber in the back of an s13.....


that sucks :(

That's the BEST part about a fastback, it doubles as a truck! LOL!

[RocketOgre]

I think the main reason to move the spring/shock assembly into the car would to increase the wheel width. We all have to run low offset wheels when we increase width to avoid contact between the wheel/tire and strut. This would allow a dramatic increase in wheel width.


Not as much as you may think, because there is still a "control rod" running from the factory shock mount to the cantilever system in the hatch. The main advantage to cantilever like this is more precise control over wheel movement, you use the system to sort of gear down the suspension movement so a few inches of wheel travel can be handled with a few mm of shock travel. The less shock/spring movement you have the more precise you can be, damping fluid temps are easier to keep in check etc. Is it worth it or does it work well? Doubtful.

[Pinggg]

i wonder who gave you the idea to even consider this.

[racepar1]

Not as much as you may think, because there is still a "control rod" running from the factory shock mount to the cantilever system in the hatch. The main advantage to cantilever like this is more precise control over wheel movement, you use the system to sort of gear down the suspension movement so a few inches of wheel travel can be handled with a few mm of shock travel. The less shock/spring movement you have the more precise you can be, damping fluid temps are easier to keep in check etc. Is it worth it or does it work well? Doubtful.


OMG, KNOWLEDGE!!!

:werd:

Not to mention that the wheels interfere with the lower control arms BEFORE they interfere with the shocks...