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ucfz31s13 · 03-02-2004, 08:02 PM

Santa came today in his brown truck and had a couple packages waiting for me and my s13 when I arrived home tonight.

Courtesy of SPLParts

The loot...

Tension Rods, Rear Toe Link, Rear Traction Link

Pro RUCA's, Rear Subframe Collars

Quality of these parts is amazing. Let me tell you they are much larger and beefier in person! Welds are per-fect-o!

Still waiting on my Tein HE's and tie rods and I should be about ready for the install.

Man, I can't wait to go from an other wise stock suspension w/ Eibachs to this.

Already have Cusco front STB and rear STB w/ triangle brace along w/ both Front and Rear Jpec.com ladder bars, but they aren't doing much w/ my 99k miles old shocks and struts.

I'll probably be in for a surprise in the handling when I finally get around to having my suspension install party!

Tampa DD2 here I come

Ok, I'm done.

Bbandit · 03-02-2004, 08:05 PM

omg that is a nice line up.. i've been meaning to get all of those parts too... but i have to finish this ka-t stuff first.. and then finish the rest of my suspensions...
:thumbsup:
have fun with those man

hookedup240 · 03-02-2004, 08:21 PM

nice parts, have fun

DoriftoSlut · 03-02-2004, 08:22 PM

Yeah SPL Parts is the SHIT! Kuah sent me those RUCAs, TC rods, and subframe spacers. Nice as shit.

Dousan_PG · 03-02-2004, 08:40 PM

NICE STUFF! I got the same stuff hahaha
its top quality!!

Zemus · 03-02-2004, 08:46 PM

I hate you

JK man that stuff is rocking, I need to get some RUCAs from them, looks like good stuff

*sykikchimp* · 03-02-2004, 08:50 PM

I would highly recommend getting some dust boots for all those heim joints.

DRFT · 03-02-2004, 08:57 PM

wow that musta cost a pretty penny, but well worth it!

good luck with the install and give us a review of how they handle!

thx247 · 03-02-2004, 09:14 PM

going to be a rough ride

ucfz31s13 · 03-02-2004, 09:14 PM

thanks guys, I'm so stoked about putting them on!!

Can't wait to see how she handles w/ all the new parts. I'm just trying to get everything needed and do it all at the same time and only have to get it aligned once, blah, blah

sykikchimp: What kind of dust boost are you talking about? Is there a place you can buy a 'set' from, or just do it yourself type of thing?

DRFT: Yeah, they weren't cheap thats for sure, but like you said, should be well worth it. Only problem I'm going to have is people will ask me "Did you notice a difference w/ the <insert suspension part here>?" and I won't have an answer because everything was put on at the same time! Haha.

Probably the one of the few people you'll meet that does a bulk install of all suspension components and LSD at the same time

lol

Matt_240 · 03-02-2004, 09:29 PM

those are goin to make a humungous difference. i always like the idea of doing a couple things at a time to "feel" the difference in each but im probably just being a jealous bish right now cause i don't have all those parts. so

!!!!! mwahahahahaha just kidding.

Heartwork · 03-02-2004, 10:49 PM

awesome, fun stuff

DoriftoSlut · 03-03-2004, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thx247

going to be a rough ride

Did your suspension book tell you that? Lets all convert back to stock then. harsh rides are teh suxorz. Heaven forbid you get rid of sloppy oem cream filled donut bushing crap for some taught ball joints. I mean you do have dampers on the car right? Might as well put them to good use.

Matt_240 · 03-03-2004, 12:34 AM

i think that RUCA will make a great towel holder. thatd be soo pimp. you can camber the towel for wall clearance.

BadMoJo · 03-03-2004, 12:41 AM

CHeck out this place for rod end boots and such ---> http://www.bakerprecision.com/rodacc.htm

s13andy · 03-03-2004, 12:53 AM

damn those are all so nice, i cant wait till my brown truck santa drops some off for me

s14xman · 03-03-2004, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt_240

i think that RUCA will make a great towel holder. thatd be soo pimp. you can camber the towel for wall clearance.

LMFAO!!!!

drift into a curb · 03-03-2004, 01:33 AM

Nice kitchen! And some nice parts. I would like your Rear Forward links. Looks like it would fit my car nicely lol. Have fun installing. The ride won't be harsh at all as someone commented. Really smooth actually.

I think it was $12 bucks a dust boot(medium size as someone else recommended on zilvia) at baker precision. Anyone know of a cheaper place for dust boots?

Flybert · 03-03-2004, 03:09 AM

I'm rolling with sperical bearings and metal bushings all through my suspension but my ride isn't rough. It's mostly in the dampening ability and spring rates of your coilovers that makes the biggest difference.

I'm jealous of your rear toe and bumpsteer rods. Good shit. If I were you, I would have went with N1 PRO, Tanabe DD, Kei Office, or Cuscos with all the money you're spending on suspension stuff.

Drift into Curb: spending that much on dust boots isn't worth it when you buy stuff from SPL. They have a one year warranty on the solid bushings and after that time is up, it's only $20 to replace the bushing.

drift into a curb · 03-03-2004, 03:33 AM

Interesting info, I wasn't aware of their warranty. Thanks for the heads up. I think the dust boot is just for peace of mind, so you don't have to worry about your parts.

Dunkee · 03-03-2004, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ucfz31s13

thanks guys, I'm so stoked about putting them on!!

Can't wait to see how she handles w/ all the new parts.

Don't expect the car to be able to take any turn...I know a couple of people who tried to really push the car as soon as they got coilovers and ended up around a tree. Take some time to get used to it before you push it

Dousan_PG · 03-03-2004, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flybert

I'm jealous of your rear toe and bumpsteer rods. Good shit. If I were you, I would have went with N1 PRO, Tanabe DD, Kei Office, or Cuscos with all the money you're spending on suspension stuff.

why? there's nothing wrong with his choices
if you KNEW more about SPL you'd understand
anyways, the choices (HEs, SPL) are excellent. if you dont believe me, then ride in my car this month at buttonwillow. it gets the job done a-ok. ive done all my competitions and drifting on HEs and never had aproblem. just because he didnt spend a grip more for those brands, doesnt mean he made a bad choice.

ucfz31s13 · 03-03-2004, 07:58 AM

drift into a curb: Thanks! I didn't know anyone was going to comment on the kitchen, hehe. We actually just got new counters not too long ago!

flybert: I thought about buying some $$$ expensive coilovers, instead of the HE's and lots of other suspension components, but thought I'd start off w/ HE's and upgrade when I'm no longer a beginner

Anway you go though, it's still more money than I had planned on spending Oh the addiction!

As for the towel holder, that's a great idea! Make sure you get the PRO Upper arms though, wouldn't want them bending from the extra weight when the towel is wet

Var · 03-03-2004, 10:40 AM

did spl give you any kind of deal for ordering all that stuff at once?

*sykikchimp* · 03-03-2004, 11:35 AM

The dust boots help keep those arm's maintenance and trouble free. Especially if you live somewhere dusty or salty.

your choices are to clean them about every oil change (not that big of a deal, but some people are slackers), get dust boots and forget about it, or replace those heim joints every 1.5 -2 years when they either get loose, and rattle, or freeze from rust.

I guess it's just a preference :shrug:

shinhed · 03-03-2004, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by westboroughpimp

did spl give you any kind of deal for ordering all that stuff at once?

ditto.
.....

Flybert · 03-03-2004, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dousan_PG

why? there's nothing wrong with his choices
if you KNEW more about SPL you'd understand
anyways, the choices (HEs, SPL) are excellent. if you dont believe me, then ride in my car this month at buttonwillow. it gets the job done a-ok. ive done all my competitions and drifting on HEs and never had aproblem. just because he didnt spend a grip more for those brands, doesnt mean he made a bad choice.

Dousan, I didn't mean he should have gotten different multi-link. All SPL shit is tight because it's the good shit without a big name. I meant that he should have maybe spent an extra couple hundred of bucks for some nicer coils. I know you rock the HE's and they work for you, but as he said, "thought I'd start off w/ HE's and upgrade when I'm no longer a beginner". I think it's better to wait for when you can afford to get what you want. If you are going to put the money down for some coilovers, don't do it expecting to upgrade them when you get better. It's just a waste of money.

Dousan, are you going to up your spring rates any time soon along with a revalve. I wonder if they do a better job of valving them then when they come from the factory. In that case, HE's might be just as good as getting JIC FLTA2. Dude, I can't wait to go to buttonwillow. I'll definitely have to take a ride with you. You mind sitting in on a run with me so I can get some feedback?

Dousan_PG · 03-03-2004, 05:37 PM

fuck the revalve, just going up 1kg, should be a-ok. my friend did it no problems.
actually i understand the valving now and how to tune the coilover with it, i love them now. they absorb and hold..its freaking rad. perfect for drifting.

yeah you can ride w/ my for some laps. i just need a few to get back 'in the mindset'. and getthe lines down. after that ist balls out all day

the240sxer95 · 03-03-2004, 05:43 PM

understand the valving? care to explain?

***S13SilviaGirl*** · 03-03-2004, 05:49 PM

I am jealous of your new toys from the UPS santa....

03-02-2004, 08:02 PM	#1
ucfz31s13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 345 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1st round of suspension goodies! Santa came today in his brown truck and had a couple packages waiting for me and my s13 when I arrived home tonight. Courtesy of SPLParts The loot... Tension Rods, Rear Toe Link, Rear Traction Link Pro RUCA's, Rear Subframe Collars Quality of these parts is amazing. Let me tell you they are much larger and beefier in person! Welds are per-fect-o! Still waiting on my Tein HE's and tie rods and I should be about ready for the install. Man, I can't wait to go from an other wise stock suspension w/ Eibachs to this. Already have Cusco front STB and rear STB w/ triangle brace along w/ both Front and Rear Jpec.com ladder bars, but they aren't doing much w/ my 99k miles old shocks and struts. I'll probably be in for a surprise in the handling when I finally get around to having my suspension install party! Tampa DD2 here I come Ok, I'm done.

03-02-2004, 08:05 PM	#2
Bbandit Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas and now Jakarta Age: 39 Posts: 2,674 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Bbandit Feedback Score: 0 reviews	omg that is a nice line up.. i've been meaning to get all of those parts too... but i have to finish this ka-t stuff first.. and then finish the rest of my suspensions... :thumbsup: have fun with those man __________________ ==>>TGL GARAGE<<==.. RIP! S13 coupe KA-T @ 0.5 Bar = SOLD! A31 Cefiro + SR = Current

03-02-2004, 08:21 PM	#3
hookedup240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NJ Age: 37 Posts: 1,149 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nice parts, have fun __________________ 1991 240sx se 5spd - sold 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege

03-02-2004, 08:22 PM	#4
DoriftoSlut Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SoCal and Hawaii Age: 37 Posts: 1,986 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah SPL Parts is the SHIT! Kuah sent me those RUCAs, TC rods, and subframe spacers. Nice as shit. __________________ Death Before Dishonor. www.pinkgodzira.com www.driftalliance.com

03-02-2004, 08:40 PM	#5
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 42 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	NICE STUFF! I got the same stuff hahaha its top quality!! __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

03-02-2004, 08:46 PM	#6
Zemus Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minneapols Age: 37 Posts: 2,268 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Zemus Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I hate you JK man that stuff is rocking, I need to get some RUCAs from them, looks like good stuff __________________ \|Ziptied.com\|Hybrid Z\|D-Town Forum\|Clubfr.net\|

03-02-2004, 08:50 PM	#7
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 40 Posts: 6,518 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would highly recommend getting some dust boots for all those heim joints. __________________

03-02-2004, 08:57 PM	#8
DRFT Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pow Pow Age: 37 Posts: 3,744 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow that musta cost a pretty penny, but well worth it! good luck with the install and give us a review of how they handle! __________________ ApexNetwork.Net Sacramento & Norcal Forum

03-02-2004, 09:14 PM	#9
thx247 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: bay area Posts: 1,455 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	going to be a rough ride

03-02-2004, 09:29 PM	#11
Matt_240 Internet Drifter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hawaii Posts: 879 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	those are goin to make a humungous difference. i always like the idea of doing a couple things at a time to "feel" the difference in each but im probably just being a jealous bish right now cause i don't have all those parts. so !!!!! mwahahahahaha just kidding.

03-02-2004, 10:49 PM	#12
Heartwork BANNED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Battle Ruins Posts: 1,183 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	awesome, fun stuff

03-03-2004, 12:34 AM	#14
Matt_240 Internet Drifter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hawaii Posts: 879 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i think that RUCA will make a great towel holder. thatd be soo pimp. you can camber the towel for wall clearance.

03-03-2004, 12:41 AM	#15
BadMoJo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca Age: 39 Posts: 1,931 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	CHeck out this place for rod end boots and such ---> http://www.bakerprecision.com/rodacc.htm __________________ ----Gone----

03-03-2004, 12:53 AM	#16
s13andy Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: NNJ Posts: 260 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	damn those are all so nice, i cant wait till my brown truck santa drops some off for me __________________ FS/FT 86 Toyota MR2 ~Andy

03-03-2004, 01:33 AM	#18
drift into a curb Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 2,870 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Nice kitchen! And some nice parts. I would like your Rear Forward links. Looks like it would fit my car nicely lol. Have fun installing. The ride won't be harsh at all as someone commented. Really smooth actually. I think it was $12 bucks a dust boot(medium size as someone else recommended on zilvia) at baker precision. Anyone know of a cheaper place for dust boots?

03-03-2004, 03:09 AM	#19
Flybert Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: none Posts: 3,862 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I'm rolling with sperical bearings and metal bushings all through my suspension but my ride isn't rough. It's mostly in the dampening ability and spring rates of your coilovers that makes the biggest difference. I'm jealous of your rear toe and bumpsteer rods. Good shit. If I were you, I would have went with N1 PRO, Tanabe DD, Kei Office, or Cuscos with all the money you're spending on suspension stuff. Drift into Curb: spending that much on dust boots isn't worth it when you buy stuff from SPL. They have a one year warranty on the solid bushings and after that time is up, it's only $20 to replace the bushing.

03-03-2004, 03:33 AM	#20
drift into a curb Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 2,870 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Interesting info, I wasn't aware of their warranty. Thanks for the heads up. I think the dust boot is just for peace of mind, so you don't have to worry about your parts.

03-03-2004, 07:58 AM	#23
ucfz31s13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 345 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	drift into a curb: Thanks! I didn't know anyone was going to comment on the kitchen, hehe. We actually just got new counters not too long ago! flybert: I thought about buying some $$$ expensive coilovers, instead of the HE's and lots of other suspension components, but thought I'd start off w/ HE's and upgrade when I'm no longer a beginner Anway you go though, it's still more money than I had planned on spending Oh the addiction! As for the towel holder, that's a great idea! Make sure you get the PRO Upper arms though, wouldn't want them bending from the extra weight when the towel is wet

03-03-2004, 10:40 AM	#24
Var Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 39 Posts: 5,032 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Var Feedback Score: 0 reviews	did spl give you any kind of deal for ordering all that stuff at once? __________________ Hi

03-03-2004, 11:35 AM	#25
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 40 Posts: 6,518 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The dust boots help keep those arm's maintenance and trouble free. Especially if you live somewhere dusty or salty. your choices are to clean them about every oil change (not that big of a deal, but some people are slackers), get dust boots and forget about it, or replace those heim joints every 1.5 -2 years when they either get loose, and rattle, or freeze from rust. I guess it's just a preference :shrug: __________________

03-03-2004, 05:37 PM	#28
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 42 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	fuck the revalve, just going up 1kg, should be a-ok. my friend did it no problems. actually i understand the valving now and how to tune the coilover with it, i love them now. they absorb and hold..its freaking rad. perfect for drifting. yeah you can ride w/ my for some laps. i just need a few to get back 'in the mindset'. and getthe lines down. after that ist balls out all day __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

03-03-2004, 05:43 PM	#29
the240sxer95 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2002 Location: cali cali Posts: 1,322 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	understand the valving? care to explain?

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