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skylindrftr
05-03-2009, 01:18 AM
So people here were telling me I wouldn't have any issues running S14 rucas on an s13, so I got some ikeya formula ones and tried them out. They have serious clearance issues. Please examine the pics, there is maybe 1 mm if any clearance between the ruca and the coilover. Am I right to assume this is not safe and get ones actually made for an s13?

Pics:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y159/jdm240/DSCN2861.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y159/jdm240/DSCN2862.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y159/jdm240/DSCN2855.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y159/jdm240/DSCN2860.jpg
5t341tH
05-03-2009, 01:31 AM
common problem. swap sides and it should be good
there was a thread on this. it was for a pbm ruca but it should be the same.
i forgot who made the thread though. a quick search should find it
skylindrftr
05-03-2009, 01:29 PM
thanks, I'm gonna search it now
skylindrftr
05-03-2009, 01:32 PM
Ok I found that, I have the left on the left side, I know this because there is a big L sticker on it, but I will try the right side one and see how it fits...
FaLKoN240
05-03-2009, 02:51 PM
Maybe its upside down...?

I like the full wishbone style S13 upper arm.
skylindrftr
05-03-2009, 04:09 PM
falkon, you mean the bent arm should be going the other way? I tried that and the fitment was worse, it wouldn't work period...
FaLKoN240
05-03-2009, 05:18 PM
falkon, you mean the bent arm should be going the other way? I tried that and the fitment was worse, it wouldn't work period...

Oh, ok LOL, just thought I'd ask haha.

That sucks...
g-via
05-04-2009, 05:24 PM
maybe they meant if you had s14 rear hubs it would work?
projectRDM
05-04-2009, 05:37 PM
maybe they meant if you had s14 rear hubs it would work?

Wow, that's a sad remark. The hub/upright is the same for both models, including the locating points.
all show no go
05-04-2009, 06:00 PM
Perhaps It's just the combination of your Coilover and Ruca..

I have S14 battle version rucas, and some Silkroad coilovers.. ( the coilovers aren't very fat & neither are the rucas) So maybe that could be the reason?? Here's a pic from my car..

every other arm I have is stock.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k301/mikeythebear/100_1939.jpg

this is the passenger side BTW.
skylindrftr
05-04-2009, 11:38 PM
Damn... I guess I just got unlucky =/ Guess it's time to search for new RUCA's... Well there is one more thing I can try; try the right side on the left, see if that changes anything...
Ali 556
05-05-2009, 05:27 AM
+1 on what the guys have said...

qustion tho....why o'why you went all out and bought ikeya formula RUCA's....?

SPL - PbM - ect ect are In the US...and you can RETURN it if they don't fit....

I bet they worth alot of $$$$$$$$$ too..:dead:..werd

Just wondering.....?
skylindrftr
05-05-2009, 02:29 PM
got them for 100 off retail, couldn't resist. brand new in box
fishhouse
05-05-2009, 09:28 PM
got them for 100 off retail, couldn't resist. brand new in box
and sweet name droppage.

i had no idea s14 RUCAS worked on an s13 at all. very imformative hmm. i think you may have solved a problem for me lol.
FaLKoN240
05-05-2009, 09:46 PM
and sweet name droppage.

i had no idea s14 RUCAS worked on an s13 at all. very imformative hmm. i think you may have solved a problem for me lol.

S13 and S14 work on each other, just S14 OEM style is different than S13.
fishhouse
05-05-2009, 10:07 PM
S13 and S14 work on each other, just S14 OEM style is different than S13.
this is great news, a friend of mine has s14 arms for mega cheap. this info will save me a ton of cash, just hope it clears stance.

EDIT: i was just thinking, i noticed you have stock traction rods, if you had aftermarket ones wouldnt you be able to shorten up and itd pull the RUCA away from the coilover? i always set my traction rods about 7mm shorter than stock, another 7mm of clearance would be solid id think. if it works that way that is.
FaLKoN240
05-05-2009, 11:20 PM
this is great news, a friend of mine has s14 arms for mega cheap. this info will save me a ton of cash, just hope it clears stance.

EDIT: i was just thinking, i noticed you have stock traction rods, if you had aftermarket ones wouldnt you be able to shorten up and itd pull the RUCA away from the coilover? i always set my traction rods about 7mm shorter than stock, another 7mm of clearance would be solid id think. if it works that way that is.

Most people NEVER mess with traction rods. LOL.
fishhouse
05-05-2009, 11:22 PM
Most people NEVER mess with traction rods. LOL.
why wouldnt you mess with traction rods? shortening them makes a pretty huge difference in grip especially sideways.
skylindrftr
05-06-2009, 02:21 PM
Soooo.... anyone got S13 rucas for sale lol?
Driven08
05-06-2009, 02:28 PM
I got PBM rucas and they hit my collars on my tein Flex
skylindrftr
05-06-2009, 07:21 PM
=/ so has it been a big issue? (safety or performance wise)
Sileighty_85
05-06-2009, 07:57 PM
I also got S14 RUCA's on mine, no problems on clearance,
But then again BV only makes the S14 Style
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/Neil_85/VFSH1464.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/Neil_85/VFSH1462.jpg

Battle Version FTW
skylindrftr
05-06-2009, 10:40 PM
I think it was just the way Ikeya Formula made them... The Apex N1 EXV's are pretty skinny.