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Dousan_PG · 12-23-2003, 09:38 AM

i know sykikchimp will like this, be sure and check the full album in the lower link to see rough measurements. subframe goes on very soon

well, the subframe wont go on yet
i'm waiting on a few parts:

s14 rear uprights (have a full set and 1 extra right coming from some very generous forum members here on Freshalloy--THANKS)
SPLParts.com RUCA--for s13
SPLParts.com Toe link---for s14
SPLparts.com forward link--for s14
Z32 rear calipers (getting today)
Z32 drum setup (free of cost: from Full Speed Performance in Santa Cruz, CA, good friends)
Z32 MC

I got the s14 rear sway bar from Hypercarrots (thanks!)

one question: i can get a s14 JDM rear HICAS sway bar, does anyone know if that's thicker then the USDM s14 rear sway? ill measuer it soon to make sure...i didnt think of it till right now. :grin:
if you say hicas s14s dont exist, pls examine this:

ok onto the pics
ALBUM HERE with bigger pics and rough measurements:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4288315147

took a few over weekend, just 1/2 assed and fast..didnt feel like standing out in the misty weather nor in the mood to do this either. estimates are rough so please dont take it as bible. you can see how the s15 subfrme compares w/ the s13 subframe

thanks to danny for the help

s13 subframe. old and weathered but still good. one of our 3 extras w/ all the fixins

s15 subframe:

s15 diff rear mounting. look at the reinforcement up top...nice!

this is for the..driver side (US) forward link

this is the RLCA...sorry for poor quailty. also i didnt have the mood to remove a s13 RLCA to compare.

and here's the s13 RLCA

various differences:

more pics are in this thread, and if you wondering WHY then read this thread too:
click this link...s15 subframe on s13 chassis

ill finish this writeup when the subframe goes on

ruf already put his on w/ no problems for the most part (small stuff we already knew would be a issue..sway bar specifically and a few minor details)

i hope to have it on by mid-jan before the Shine Street meet.

Bbandit · 12-23-2003, 10:02 AM

nice aaron!
you always managed to find something that nobody has

thelinja · 12-23-2003, 10:09 AM

that's freakin cool. what do you plan on doing with the HLSD?

Dousan_PG · 12-23-2003, 10:12 AM

there was no HLSD
just the subframe

it was free subframe, that's pretty mcuh the only reason i am doing this, i dont think i would if i had to buy the subframe.

total project cost is under $500 dollars, adj arms, brakes, labor (my own and McKinney Motorsports lift and help) and all that. Can't go wrong!

i forgot the ONE thing im waiting for is my 4.3 final gear which i'll swap in probably before the subframe swap...probably get it done by Ernie. He does it fast!

thelinja · 12-23-2003, 10:15 AM

ahhh my bad. First pic threw me off.

Bbandit · 12-23-2003, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dousan_PG

i forgot the ONE thing im waiting for is my 4.3 final gear which i'll swap in probably before the subframe swap...probably get it done by Ernie. He does it fast!

lmao.. you really like 4.3 final gear eh?
mine is also 4.3 (used to be yours)..
imho, 4.3 is perrrrrfect for n/a KA
but im thinking about going with 4.0 after i got this turbo project done

Dousan_PG · 12-23-2003, 10:59 AM

nah, 4.3 is AWESOME in turbo
i really like it hehehehe
that's the main reason for getting it
great for drifting too, imo
no need to shift as much into 1st gear, can stay in second

i know most drift cars run 4.3s
and chris loves the 4.3 in the SIGNAL (komatsu's car) as well.

i cant wait to go back to 4.3
a friend in japan should have a extra one from a Skyline for me..

Red · 12-23-2003, 04:32 PM

Question: How much of the S14 subframe is the same on a S15?? And would a mod like this be worth anything to a S14 guy??

Also: I sent you a PM with some questions Dousan

nurspecsil · 12-24-2003, 01:26 AM

I never really thought about changing subframes and I will proably never do it but I am curious to the benefits of changing the sub frame. Is it just cuz yours is worn out or is there a real performance reason??

Sorry for the lame question.

Chad

Steeles · 12-24-2003, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dousan_PG
nah, 4.3 is AWESOME in turbo
i really like it hehehehe
that's the main reason for getting it
great for drifting too, imo
no need to shift as much into 1st gear, can stay in second

i know most drift cars run 4.3s
and chris loves the 4.3 in the SIGNAL (komatsu's car) as well.

i cant wait to go back to 4.3
a friend in japan should have a extra one from a Skyline for me..

I love it in mine

really makes fisrt gear pointless... fun fun. I drive highway too much thats the only reason I consider going back to 4.08 but then I hit some sidestreets and go naaaaaaaahhhh

Dousan_PG · 12-24-2003, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by nurspecsil
I never really thought about changing subframes and I will proably never do it but I am curious to the benefits of changing the sub frame. Is it just cuz yours is worn out or is there a real performance reason??

Sorry for the lame question.

Chad

try reading my post..you'll see i linked you to FA for info on WHY.

nurspecsil · 12-24-2003, 02:03 PM

thanks for not flamin. didnt see the link when i was scrollin thru the pics.

Chad

12-23-2003, 09:38 AM	#1
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 45 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	S15 subframe pics i know sykikchimp will like this, be sure and check the full album in the lower link to see rough measurements. subframe goes on very soon well, the subframe wont go on yet i'm waiting on a few parts: s14 rear uprights (have a full set and 1 extra right coming from some very generous forum members here on Freshalloy--THANKS) SPLParts.com RUCA--for s13 SPLParts.com Toe link---for s14 SPLparts.com forward link--for s14 Z32 rear calipers (getting today) Z32 drum setup (free of cost: from Full Speed Performance in Santa Cruz, CA, good friends) Z32 MC I got the s14 rear sway bar from Hypercarrots (thanks!) one question: i can get a s14 JDM rear HICAS sway bar, does anyone know if that's thicker then the USDM s14 rear sway? ill measuer it soon to make sure...i didnt think of it till right now. :grin: if you say hicas s14s dont exist, pls examine this: ok onto the pics ALBUM HERE with bigger pics and rough measurements: http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4288315147 took a few over weekend, just 1/2 assed and fast..didnt feel like standing out in the misty weather nor in the mood to do this either. estimates are rough so please dont take it as bible. you can see how the s15 subfrme compares w/ the s13 subframe thanks to danny for the help s13 subframe. old and weathered but still good. one of our 3 extras w/ all the fixins s15 subframe: s15 diff rear mounting. look at the reinforcement up top...nice! this is for the..driver side (US) forward link this is the RLCA...sorry for poor quailty. also i didnt have the mood to remove a s13 RLCA to compare. and here's the s13 RLCA various differences: more pics are in this thread, and if you wondering WHY then read this thread too: click this link...s15 subframe on s13 chassis ill finish this writeup when the subframe goes on ruf already put his on w/ no problems for the most part (small stuff we already knew would be a issue..sway bar specifically and a few minor details) i hope to have it on by mid-jan before the Shine Street meet. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

12-23-2003, 10:02 AM	#2
Bbandit Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas and now Jakarta Age: 42 Posts: 2,674 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Bbandit Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nice aaron! you always managed to find something that nobody has __________________ ==>>TGL GARAGE<<==.. RIP! S13 coupe KA-T @ 0.5 Bar = SOLD! A31 Cefiro + SR = Current

12-23-2003, 10:12 AM	#4
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 45 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	there was no HLSD just the subframe it was free subframe, that's pretty mcuh the only reason i am doing this, i dont think i would if i had to buy the subframe. total project cost is under $500 dollars, adj arms, brakes, labor (my own and McKinney Motorsports lift and help) and all that. Can't go wrong! i forgot the ONE thing im waiting for is my 4.3 final gear which i'll swap in probably before the subframe swap...probably get it done by Ernie. He does it fast! __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

12-23-2003, 10:59 AM	#7
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 45 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	nah, 4.3 is AWESOME in turbo i really like it hehehehe that's the main reason for getting it great for drifting too, imo no need to shift as much into 1st gear, can stay in second i know most drift cars run 4.3s and chris loves the 4.3 in the SIGNAL (komatsu's car) as well. i cant wait to go back to 4.3 a friend in japan should have a extra one from a Skyline for me.. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

12-23-2003, 04:32 PM	#8
Red Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vancouver, WA - Portland, OR Age: 43 Posts: 734 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Question: How much of the S14 subframe is the same on a S15?? And would a mod like this be worth anything to a S14 guy?? Also: I sent you a PM with some questions Dousan __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/509537 http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4287415487 http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=21036

12-23-2003, 10:09 AM	#3
thelinja Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,466 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: thelinja Feedback Score: 3 reviews	that's freakin cool. what do you plan on doing with the HLSD?

12-23-2003, 10:15 AM	#5
thelinja Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,466 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: thelinja Feedback Score: 3 reviews	ahhh my bad. First pic threw me off.

12-24-2003, 01:26 AM	#9
nurspecsil Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 144 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I never really thought about changing subframes and I will proably never do it but I am curious to the benefits of changing the sub frame. Is it just cuz yours is worn out or is there a real performance reason?? Sorry for the lame question. Chad

12-24-2003, 02:03 PM	#12
nurspecsil Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 144 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sorry thanks for not flamin. didnt see the link when i was scrollin thru the pics. Chad