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Black R · 10-17-2013, 07:16 PM

Hi guys,

I currently have tein inner and outer tie rods on my s13.

I also installed the small spacer they include to give a couple degrees more angle.

I've been pretty pleased so far (with one minor exception), but I'd like to add more angle.
What I don't like about the spacer they include is that there's no locking mechanism like the stockers have. They recommend loctite, and although I used it exactly as directed it still bothers me that there's no physical locking mechanism.

I've purchased a hicas rack for fewer turns lock to lock, and when I swap this in, I'd like to add more angle as well as hopefully have some kind of locking mechanism for the inner tie rods + spacers.

Do you guys know if I can buy another tein spacer and install it on the other side of the rack as well?

Or is there a better type of spacer (bigger?) that will give me more angle and still have some type of locking mechanism?

StealthG-Man · 10-17-2013, 10:22 PM

If you want more angle with the option of using the locking tabs then there is always the option of using modified knuckles. I am personally using Parts Shop Max's forged angle knuckles, eccentric steering rack bushings, and locking tabs on my Ikeya Formula tie rods. Along with a few other parts, I've been able to achieve the maximum 62 degrees of lock on the knuckles with only 2.5 turns of steering from lock to lock.

These parts cost me a pretty penny, but you can use GKTech's tie rod spacer kit 4130 high tensile steel steering rack spacer set to get more angle for a pretty good price.

sleepyS14se · 10-18-2013, 08:56 AM

^ i am interested in the gktech spacer kit...

it says to trim the tie rod end. i would like to see images showing what needs to be trimmed 13mm.

Black R · 10-19-2013, 07:08 AM

Thanks for the ideas guys.

I saw this post in the roll center and suspension thread:

Quote:

Originally Posted by GKTECH

time for some track testing. The current Australian dollar is good for you guys. The intro price is going to be $199 AUD including our sales tax which is $181AUD excluding our tax = $162USD + delivery.

40mm roll centre correction and a little over 60 degrees of bolt on steering lock.

Looks like they should be out soon...

VIPDRFT · 10-19-2013, 07:56 AM

JESUS FUCK! There are two threads devoted to this! Use the SEARCH tab!

http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/296725...on-thread.html

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/297481-smal...w-threads.html

awgdawg · 10-23-2013, 01:57 PM

I saw this dude in Australia was selling stock modified knuckles for $400 or something like that. If you have access to a welder I would just cut your stock knuckles at the tie rod part and move it slightly. Youll have to look somewhere where someone has done it to see where to move it.

sleepyS14se · 10-23-2013, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black R

Thanks for the ideas guys.

I saw this post in the roll center and suspension thread:

Looks like they should be out soon...

i want/need these right now.

any more info????

rb25 run · 10-23-2013, 03:46 PM

wow man its pretty cool awesome i want this can i have link please ??

Black R · 11-01-2013, 10:51 AM

Idk the link - maybe google gktech?

Here's a cheap solution:

10-17-2013, 07:16 PM	#1
Black R Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATL Posts: 642 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S13 steering rack spacer options for moar gangster angelz? Hi guys, I currently have tein inner and outer tie rods on my s13. I also installed the small spacer they include to give a couple degrees more angle. I've been pretty pleased so far (with one minor exception), but I'd like to add more angle. What I don't like about the spacer they include is that there's no locking mechanism like the stockers have. They recommend loctite, and although I used it exactly as directed it still bothers me that there's no physical locking mechanism. I've purchased a hicas rack for fewer turns lock to lock, and when I swap this in, I'd like to add more angle as well as hopefully have some kind of locking mechanism for the inner tie rods + spacers. Do you guys know if I can buy another tein spacer and install it on the other side of the rack as well? Or is there a better type of spacer (bigger?) that will give me more angle and still have some type of locking mechanism? __________________ S13 XE coupe: Aristo GTE, R154, GT37, Defsport Wilwood kit, KTS coilovers

10-18-2013, 08:56 AM	#3
sleepyS14se Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Georgia Age: 32 Posts: 880 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	^ i am interested in the gktech spacer kit... it says to trim the tie rod end. i would like to see images showing what needs to be trimmed 13mm. __________________ 95 S14 se RB25DET 348whp

10-19-2013, 07:56 AM	#5
VIPDRFT Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Osan, South Korea Age: 35 Posts: 338 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	JESUS FUCK! There are two threads devoted to this! Use the SEARCH tab! http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/296725...on-thread.html http://zilvia.net/f/chat/297481-smal...w-threads.html __________________ Holding it and...WHEEL POPS OFF! O^O^O

11-01-2013, 10:51 AM	#9
Black R Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATL Posts: 642 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Idk the link - maybe google gktech? Here's a cheap solution: __________________ S13 XE coupe: Aristo GTE, R154, GT37, Defsport Wilwood kit, KTS coilovers

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10-17-2013, 10:22 PM	#2
StealthG-Man Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Guam Posts: 17 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you want more angle with the option of using the locking tabs then there is always the option of using modified knuckles. I am personally using Parts Shop Max's forged angle knuckles, eccentric steering rack bushings, and locking tabs on my Ikeya Formula tie rods. Along with a few other parts, I've been able to achieve the maximum 62 degrees of lock on the knuckles with only 2.5 turns of steering from lock to lock. These parts cost me a pretty penny, but you can use GKTech's tie rod spacer kit 4130 high tensile steel steering rack spacer set to get more angle for a pretty good price.

10-23-2013, 01:57 PM	#6
awgdawg Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pa Posts: 41 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I saw this dude in Australia was selling stock modified knuckles for $400 or something like that. If you have access to a welder I would just cut your stock knuckles at the tie rod part and move it slightly. Youll have to look somewhere where someone has done it to see where to move it.

10-23-2013, 03:46 PM	#8
rb25 run Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: greece athens Posts: 84 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow man its pretty cool awesome i want this can i have link please ??