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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 07:51 PM
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Drifting Suspension Setup

You need good suspension. That's a given. Coilovers, strut and sway, camber and lsd - for drifting.... right?
I'm squared away with everything already except the cambers and lsd. Anybody with recommendations? I just found some Ground Control Cambers and want to see if any has had any experience with them. Anything about drift suspension setup, please post! Thanks. (products, use, explanation, cost, hi's and lo's)
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 08:04 PM
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As stiff of spring rates as you can find, a nice set of coil overs are key. Also if your using a rx7 make sure you get rear toe eliminator bushings
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 10:13 PM
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also check club4ag.com they have alot fo pro and experienced drifters there they'll be able to help you out
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 11:32 PM
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also check out:

driftcentral.com

its a new littlesite built for drifters. there are a few people that know what they're doing, but its new, and growing.


for camber plates I would get ones from a japanese manufacturer (well, I'd try and get everything else from one as well). I've seen some cusco camber plates on ebay. it also shouldn't be too hard to get your hands on some Tein plates. I just got some used ones on ebay for $30

what kind of coilover set up are you using?
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 11:33 PM
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I think all an FC should need are Toe Eliminators and a good condition LSD if you don't already have them. Even without the Toe Eliminators, it drifts quite well... Just not so stable drifting... Also make sure you have good condition shocks.

It's a good idea to learn on near-stock suspension first, before working up to a fully tuned suspension. It will help you understand the car much better first before going all out.

Yea, check out www.Club4ag.com or www.sileightymania.com forums... They got some good stuff there!
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 07:27 PM
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THANKS EVERYONE. awesome advice. = ) keep it coming! DRIFT FOR liFEEe
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 07:28 PM
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what is a toe eliminator?
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 08:18 PM
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well, the FC has this weird 4 wheel steering system, in which the toe of the rear wheels adjusts when turning.

this can make it hard to control teh car when sideways, and can make it very unstabe. there are aftermarket bushings which eliminate that effect. that's what everyone calls the "toe eliminator bushings"
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 09:51 PM
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I am planning on buying the Teins drift set up as well as anything the offer at that time that will help. Does anyone have feedback on the set up they sell?
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 10:20 PM
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You mean the HE's?
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