BC240

Firstly it wasn't me who chopped the springs, I bought it that way recently. its an 95 S14 with 157,000 KM on it.. almost totally stock.

I have been having some suspension issues as follows:

#1 - Noticable wheel shake above 90km/h
#2 - Wheel Hop when traction is lost
#3 - Clunk when dropping a gear and gasing to fast
#4 - Not tracking straight, pulls left or right very easily on uneven surfaces

That being said she doesn't handle horribly and when I go over bumps I dont hear any horrific noises. Im almost 100% that the chopped springs are somehow causing some if not all of these problems, maybe they blew the shocks?

I don't track my car due to the fact there are none anywhere near me so should I just get some new shocks/struts/springs? I searched and checked out numerous threads and it took my mind off coilovers but Id like to hear an updated opinion on suspension options along with ideas on my problems.

thanks

smelly240

wheel hop is from subframe bushings, and diff and traction rods...

clunk is the subframe

u need an alignment and you need to get your wheels balanced

fix that - and get new springs

im sry - i cracked up when i saw the title to your post - i was like WTF - NOOOO WAAAY - problems... from chopped springs??? never!

downshift_sideways

Dont cut your fucking springs. free mod = gay mod.

Get some cheap springs on ebay FTW.

I know you didnt chop them,,,,but wtf?

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BC240

That didnt take long.. did you read the first line in my post? I bought it that way and im trying to find the best way to go about fixing it properly, thats why im asking for help. I realize its a cheap and stupid way to lower your car but apparently nobody told the previous owner.

spoonman

can u say.........bump steer?

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blackcoupe

wheel hop for teh lose.

downshift_sideways

Did you read the 3rd line in my post?

On topic: get stock springs. or oem replacement springs ebay.com ftw

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BC240

My apologies. I want my car to be lowered so stock springs won't do. There are so many opinions on what springs to get its confusing. For my last car I got a 2inch drop from suspension techniques and it wasn't low enough but handled well. Is the bump steer/wheel hop due to the springs or bushings?

spoonman

wheel hop.....bushings.
bump steer.......get it aligned AFTER you get some new springs.

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BC240

So Subframe bushings and springs? what about shocks/struts? I would be able to hear the shocks if they were blown correct?

spoonman

maybe. if you are gonna get new springs, check the struts while they are off the car.

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spoonman

o yeah, i do have a set of s.t. springs in the shop i just took off a 92.

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pignose4life

seriously some lowering springs are cheap no more that 100 bucks for like 2inches.
also for #3 my moms quest does that because her motor mounts are effed up so maybe you could fix that.
hope it helps you out.

BC240

My Motor and Tranny are both rock solid, no shaking. I double checked the mounts and both are fine. Springs are cheap I know and I will get some but while im in there changing suspension parts I should fix any other issues. Also I need to figure out what kind of springs to get.

spoonman

check your tension rod bushings.....stock ones are sh!t!

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nightkid86

lowering springs will blow your stock struts. I'd just get some stock replacement springs and some new subframe bushings. Then get an alignment. Problem solved

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BC240

What kind of struts do you need for a lowered car? im not looking for street sweeper status, How low can you go before having strut issues? Mostly ebay only has Tein S-Techs, but these Eibachs look promising

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Eibach-Sportline-...QQcmdZViewItem

BC240

I just talked to a mechanic friend of mine who has driven my car and he said my shocks are blown and of course get new springs. He recommended Tociko(sp) springs/shocks and to address the bushing issues afterwards. it'll cost me about $1000 cdn without labor. time to start saving up!

downshift_sideways

I have some KYB AGX's with Tien top hats.

I'll take your cut springs and shocks..Pm me for prices.

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180sxsun

just buy some damn coilovers you'll be more happy trust me. as far as for the wheel shake check your struts and or wheel bearings.

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mrmephistopheles

Tonight's report: Cut springs CAN cause issues, but first


This just in - Earth is round, and in rotation around the Sun.
Also, smoking is bad for you and the moon isn't really made of cheese.

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msg. length.

projectRDM

BC240, you are by far the stupidest fuck on Earth. Seriously.

Let's start with the basics, you know the springs are cut, so the bumpstops are bottoming out every time you drive the car. Anyone with a brain knows this. Yet you ask if the shocks might be blown. Might be? They are, no question about it. That's nothing more than common sense. Also, blown shocks don't make noise unless the piston is striking the bottom of the shaft. Again, common sense.

Secondly, you ask what type of shocks and springs are good. Have you heard of the internet? They have these search engines that are amazing.

As far as the rest of the gibberish, I give up.

McRussellPants

I was amused with captain racecar "can you say bumpsteer".

Bustin out the sport compact car flash cards trying to find a way to say bad alignment but make it sound technical.


As for BC, your shocks and springs is broke, duh. post pics so I can lol at bumpstop S14.

McRussellPants

PS. I dare you to fix it Smokey Yunick cheater spec.

heat them up
stretch the springs out with a ratcheting tie down back to stock length.
cut them down again.

bam, stiffer springs that you can use for stock class racing since they're still stock.

BC240

I told you not to respond to any of my posts before didnt I? You just can't resist coming in here and throwing an ego tantrum. Why the fuck would I check out a bunch of random google search results about shocks and struts when I have a forum full of 240 owners my disposal who have tried different combinations? who would YOU rather trust? who would provide a more experienced answer? THATS common sense

Common sense isn't knowing what the fuck bumpsteer is, just because YOU know something doesn't mean its common knowledge. How often do you work on your car? I fucking work all day, then I got girlfriend duty and I have to balance my family and friends so I can't molest my car all day and learn how everything works.

I don't have to ask questions. I could just throw on a set of ACME shocks/strucks and some ACME springs and call it a day, maybe replace all my bushings etc,. I ask questions because I want to be 100% sure that what im doing is the BEST THING to do and that im not dumping my money on an inferior product.

It doesn't matter what the fuck I say because your one of those people who will never admit when they are wrong. get out of my thread douche

'90RPS13

LOL, Dude, Russ I still think your the man. Anyways, I have some Subframe bushings I will be willing to let go for cheap. The are brand new Whiteline's. Other then that, I would offer you stock springs/sturts, but I only have S13's. *a

pignose4life

i think i can take those off you hands

downshift_sideways

R20NA, You are by far a rude ass mother fucker.

I would Neg rep your bitch ass but look...

"You have given out too much Reputation in the last 24 hours, try again later."

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EndLeSS8

If you're paying $1000 Canadian, that's about $800 USD

Pay a bit more, and get coilovers.
And get a set of SPL tension rods.

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