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smellslikecurry · 04-19-2004, 05:00 PM

after repairs to my s13, i have 2gs left to work on suspension - i wanna get into autox with this car and i was wonder whats a good suspension to learn driving on for 2gs

240eggsx · 04-19-2004, 06:30 PM

TEIN HA's & various Battle Version or projectsilvia adjustable rods/arms. Good enough for t3h no0bs

*LanceS13* · 04-19-2004, 07:07 PM

Set that 2gs aside just for the time being.
Make sure your car is in tip-top shape everywhere else and drive at least half a season with it completely stock. If you must buy something, get some decent street tires and some good adjustable shocks like KYB AGX's and read up on adjusting handling by only changing tire pressures and shock settings. Learn to drive it in it's current compromized form....and next season or at least later this season, only then should you consider jumping into spring rates, coilovers, sway bars, etc. If you get all that stuff now, you'll be relying on it and its adjustments to make you faster rather than your own ability.

misnomer · 04-19-2004, 07:40 PM

I'm with Lance, drive the car to learn for sure what you want of it. After a time, you'll know what you want- then ask your questions :P

Don't forget to repair and replace the rest of the guts, buying some coilovers and ignoring bushings and tie rods won't get you much :P

pruto · 04-19-2004, 07:41 PM

exactly, save up 2k till you know what you're doing. try autocrossing in stock class for now.

the head · 04-19-2004, 11:08 PM

word to pruto i learned more in perfecting my skill in the stock class than anywhere else and trust me you will also be able to realize what your car does/doesnt do and what you would like to change charistically and then you can change it mechanially

for example my first two years of auto-x i had a severe pushing problem (trans am not nissan) so i set about with this knowldedge to find a soloution with a change in shocks and tires i managed to eliminate the pushing problem

since i had raced with the car in stock form for two seasons i had a far greater appriciation for the modifications not to mention i learned to hone my skill with an imperfect car therefore when you fix the problems you discover your driving ability will advance as well

seiyess · 04-20-2004, 01:27 AM

how much mod can stay in stock class? full complete stock? how about just springs and wheels and intake? or whatever..?
like people who didn't know this (like me) and they want to get in to this but they already moded a little.. do they have to go back to stock to get in?

cdlong · 04-20-2004, 07:54 AM

it's the very first thread in the motorsports section.

smellslikecurry · 04-20-2004, 03:56 PM

thanks for the advice guys - u guys make a lot more sense than some other advice ive been getting. i guess ill wait on those suspension mods

MakotoS13 · 04-20-2004, 04:32 PM

why not get Z32 brakes and wheels for now? that would give him more control and "feel" while the larger rims/tires might give him better grip. that, of course, is assuming all bushings and necessary mounts are in good condition.

my vote goes to: spend the money on bushings, rims, and brakes.

Matt_240 · 04-21-2004, 05:02 AM

Definitely just drive in stock class for now. but if you want to spend some money, i think you should first buy tires, sway bars, bushings and some good brake pads and ss lines. you dont need z32 brakes. they're overkill for ka.

No Motiv · 04-21-2004, 10:47 AM

tires........wheels.....helmet...Tien Ha's are nice but very expenisve...dont burn all you rmoney away too fast......i gurantee you that you will run into problems and spend good money on it also on maitnance....auto X is tuff on a car....be carefull with you $

04-19-2004, 05:00 PM	#1
smellslikecurry Post Whore! Join Date: May 2003 Location: bangladesh Age: 37 Posts: 4,590 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	2 grand newbie suspension after repairs to my s13, i have 2gs left to work on suspension - i wanna get into autox with this car and i was wonder whats a good suspension to learn driving on for 2gs

04-19-2004, 07:07 PM	#3
LanceS13 AutoX Junkie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: MS Age: 42 Posts: 2,044 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Set that 2gs aside just for the time being. Make sure your car is in tip-top shape everywhere else and drive at least half a season with it completely stock. If you must buy something, get some decent street tires and some good adjustable shocks like KYB AGX's and read up on adjusting handling by only changing tire pressures and shock settings. Learn to drive it in it's current compromized form....and next season or at least later this season, only then should you consider jumping into spring rates, coilovers, sway bars, etc. If you get all that stuff now, you'll be relying on it and its adjustments to make you faster rather than your own ability. __________________ 1992 240SX Fastback #47 DSP MS SCCA RX-7 ITS Project FOR SALE

04-19-2004, 07:40 PM	#4
misnomer Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm with Lance, drive the car to learn for sure what you want of it. After a time, you'll know what you want- then ask your questions :P Don't forget to repair and replace the rest of the guts, buying some coilovers and ignoring bushings and tie rods won't get you much :P __________________ Rowsdower saves us and saves all the world!

04-19-2004, 07:41 PM	#5
pruto Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles Age: 42 Posts: 982 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	exactly, save up 2k till you know what you're doing. try autocrossing in stock class for now. __________________ Paul Black and Red

04-19-2004, 11:08 PM	#6
the head Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: in a dark room mastering the art of typing with one hand Posts: 2,164 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	word to pruto i learned more in perfecting my skill in the stock class than anywhere else and trust me you will also be able to realize what your car does/doesnt do and what you would like to change charistically and then you can change it mechanially for example my first two years of auto-x i had a severe pushing problem (trans am not nissan) so i set about with this knowldedge to find a soloution with a change in shocks and tires i managed to eliminate the pushing problem since i had raced with the car in stock form for two seasons i had a far greater appriciation for the modifications not to mention i learned to hone my skill with an imperfect car therefore when you fix the problems you discover your driving ability will advance as well __________________ I never knew you could do that with an eggplant

04-19-2004, 06:30 PM	#2
240eggsx BANNED Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: nowhere Posts: 136 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 240eggsx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	TEIN HA's & various Battle Version or projectsilvia adjustable rods/arms. Good enough for t3h no0bs

04-20-2004, 01:27 AM	#7
seiyess Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: S.Cali Age: 45 Posts: 414 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how much mod can stay in stock class? full complete stock? how about just springs and wheels and intake? or whatever..? like people who didn't know this (like me) and they want to get in to this but they already moded a little.. do they have to go back to stock to get in?

04-20-2004, 07:54 AM	#8
cdlong Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Age: 43 Posts: 1,864 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: cdlong Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it's the very first thread in the motorsports section. __________________

04-20-2004, 03:56 PM	#9
smellslikecurry Post Whore! Join Date: May 2003 Location: bangladesh Age: 37 Posts: 4,590 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	thanks for the advice guys - u guys make a lot more sense than some other advice ive been getting. i guess ill wait on those suspension mods

04-20-2004, 04:32 PM	#10
MakotoS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Age: 41 Posts: 4,205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	why not get Z32 brakes and wheels for now? that would give him more control and "feel" while the larger rims/tires might give him better grip. that, of course, is assuming all bushings and necessary mounts are in good condition. my vote goes to: spend the money on bushings, rims, and brakes.

04-21-2004, 05:02 AM	#11
Matt_240 Internet Drifter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hawaii Posts: 879 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Definitely just drive in stock class for now. but if you want to spend some money, i think you should first buy tires, sway bars, bushings and some good brake pads and ss lines. you dont need z32 brakes. they're overkill for ka.

04-21-2004, 10:47 AM	#12
No Motiv Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 1,189 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	tires........wheels.....helmet...Tien Ha's are nice but very expenisve...dont burn all you rmoney away too fast......i gurantee you that you will run into problems and spend good money on it also on maitnance....auto X is tuff on a car....be carefull with you $ __________________ -Austin My name is Shake-Zula, the mic rulah, the old schoolah, you wanna trip, I'll break it to ya. Frylock and I'm on top rock you like a cop, Meatwad you're up next with your knock-knock. Meatwad make the money see, Meatwad get the honeys G. Drivin in my car, livin like a star, ice on my fingers and my toes and I'm a Taurus. Cause we are the Aqua Teens, make the homeys say ho and the girlies wanna scream.