Nismo vs SPC Control Arms

[SupaDoopa]

I installed a S14 subframe in my R32 so whatever you have going on sounds wack. I will tell you this though: you've been here long enough to know Megan is fucking ass AIDS. If you're trying to do something correctly, SPL. If you're trying to do it correctly but save a few bucks, NISMO. If you want to be even cheaper and spend money to waste your time, NISMO inserts.

[Corbic]

Originally Posted by SupaDoopa

I installed a S14 subframe in my R32 so whatever you have going on sounds wack. I will tell you this though: you've been here long enough to know Megan is fucking ass AIDS. If you're trying to do something correctly, SPL. If you're trying to do it correctly but save a few bucks, NISMO. If you want to be even cheaper and spend money to waste your time, NISMO inserts.

S14 Subframe?

I thought everyone was going back to the S13 setup these days.

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by Corbic

That's because you just bolt them onto the factory sub-frame, don't care where the camber-bolt aligns, you just adjust the arm it's self.

Since you brought up the super cheap way of doing things, just get Nismo bushings, cut your stock arms in half, box them, and weld in an adjuster bolt/stud yourself.

Easy.

[BryanSayWhat]

The GKTech HICAS lock bar would be the way to go if he wanted to use the stock arms:

[Corbic]

Originally Posted by BryanSayWhat

The GKTech HICAS lock bar would be the way to go if he wanted to use the stock arms:

Ball joints are toast and are the tie rods. So if I'm replacing that, why stick with that garbage.

[Corbic]

Originally Posted by mav1178

Since you brought up the super cheap way of doing things, just get Nismo bushings, cut your stock arms in half, box them, and weld in an adjuster bolt/stud yourself.

Easy.

I have seen guys do that.

[SupaDoopa]

Originally Posted by Corbic

S14 Subframe?

I thought everyone was going back to the S13 setup these days.

Maybe, but we know the S14 has a wider track width which I would assume everyone SHOULD prefer. Maybe I'm just dumb.

[BryanSayWhat]

GKTech has a nice write up of S13 vs. S14 subframe differences:
https://blog.gktech.com/blog/s-chass...me-comparison/

They also now sell a "anti-squat reduction weld in kit" for the S13/R32 subframe (maybe that's why people are going back to S13 subframes?):
https://us.gktech.com/s13-240sx-r32-...on-weld-in-kit

[dorkidori_s13]

Originally Posted by BryanSayWhat

GKTech has a nice write up of S13 vs. S14 subframe differences

awesome article! very well written and lots of great information.

my only question that wasnt answered is why is the S13 and S14 subframe offset 10mm toward the drivers side!? (id love to know how to correct this)

[Corbic]

Originally Posted by BryanSayWhat

GKTech has a nice write up of S13 vs. S14 subframe differences:
https://blog.gktech.com/blog/s-chass...me-comparison/

They also now sell a "anti-squat reduction weld in kit" for the S13/R32 subframe (maybe that's why people are going back to S13 subframes?):
https://us.gktech.com/s13-240sx-r32-...on-weld-in-kit

Summary:

Originally Posted by GKTECH;

4. CONCLUSION

In conclusion, the main reasons for S14 rear subframe design updates are ride comfort related. There are more rubber bushings and the lower arm and toe arm ones are longer for more bushing compliancy toe-in action under load.

The S13 rear subframe is better suited for use in drag racing at OEM ride height and can be used in the circuit racing too albeit the ride height must be reduced significantly, but that will cause other problems to occur.

The S14 rear subframe is better suited for use in circuit racing with its low anti-squat, but it is recommended to raise it as close to the chassis as possible for some gain in anti-squat for better traction.

MSG LGH

[Corbic]

Originally Posted by SupaDoopa

Maybe, but we know the S14 has a wider track width which I would assume everyone SHOULD prefer. Maybe I'm just dumb.

That just means less room for tucking wheels!