Steering angle..?
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Steering angle..?
OK
as far as rx7's i don't know that much about them
I built my first FC about 4 month ago
I really am just learning as i go
but i would like to say that there is nothing like thowing one of these things sideway
I love it to death
but what i am looking for is some help for finding out how to get more steering angle out of this car
i have heard some rumors but i need something more clear then that
I am not sure the experiance people have with these cars but full counter it about 6 beers short of a six pack from being sideways
I have my own ideas of how to go about relocating the steering tension rod but i want to know if anyone has a easier way
thanks
as far as rx7's i don't know that much about them
I built my first FC about 4 month ago
I really am just learning as i go
but i would like to say that there is nothing like thowing one of these things sideway
I love it to death
but what i am looking for is some help for finding out how to get more steering angle out of this car
i have heard some rumors but i need something more clear then that
I am not sure the experiance people have with these cars but full counter it about 6 beers short of a six pack from being sideways
I have my own ideas of how to go about relocating the steering tension rod but i want to know if anyone has a easier way
thanks
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I want more steering angle so i can control the angle of the car more throughout the drift
and also be able to create more angle so in turns with increasing or decreasing radius i can more easily keep the car in a slide
In plain terms i want to be able to get the car more side ways in a drift before hitting full counter
and also be able to create more angle so in turns with increasing or decreasing radius i can more easily keep the car in a slide
In plain terms i want to be able to get the car more side ways in a drift before hitting full counter
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i believe in japan they modify the hub to allow more steering angle, my guess is they make the steering rack connect closer to the spindle so you get more deflection.
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yup
thats the same stuff i have heard.
I am just wondering if there is an easier way
it doesn't sound very fun but i am going to have to
do what i have to do
thats the same stuff i have heard.
I am just wondering if there is an easier way
it doesn't sound very fun but i am going to have to
do what i have to do
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yeah
I have a 13b-rew
top mount intercoooler V-setup
full energy sus bushings
rear steer elim
tein HE's
kaaz 1.5 way
and it is all on a 1986 na
the car is amazing
but it needs more counter
we will see what happens
I have a 13b-rew
top mount intercoooler V-setup
full energy sus bushings
rear steer elim
tein HE's
kaaz 1.5 way
and it is all on a 1986 na
the car is amazing
but it needs more counter
we will see what happens
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Hey Nic, you can add spacers or machine down the bumpstop on the rack. I made spacers for mine. Haven't installed them yet. I'm worried about how much thread I'll give up with spacers.
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if you could explain a little more i would appreciate it
how does a space create more angle when you need to set your toe in the same place?
i am assuming that the spacer goes between the tie rod and rack but please let me know
how does a space create more angle when you need to set your toe in the same place?
i am assuming that the spacer goes between the tie rod and rack but please let me know
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It allows for more travel before you hit the bumpstop. The spacer is smaller in diameter then the bumpstop. I didn't quite get it myself until I took the boot off my rack.
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Originally posted by -FD-in-FC-
sounds like a good start
where can i find a set
and do you know how much angle it adds?
noticeable or just a little?
sounds like a good start
where can i find a set
and do you know how much angle it adds?
noticeable or just a little?
ive been tempted to make a few additional sets. The steering is quite impressive and it makes a huge difference. I can do circles like that 4wd Chevy Truck commercial.
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This seems like the easiest way to handle this...
We're relocating the steering tie rod connect points to the hub.
Haraguchi of D1 did this on his old yellow FC, and there's a bunch of other FC drifters who have done variations on this.
This is on HyperRex's FC...
You need to be careful, as the wheel/tire will easily hit the insides. Ideally, you need to run a new set of rims with less offset to clear the insides, but this will push the tires outward and will probably contact the outside fender well.
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We're relocating the steering tie rod connect points to the hub.
Haraguchi of D1 did this on his old yellow FC, and there's a bunch of other FC drifters who have done variations on this.
This is on HyperRex's FC...
You need to be careful, as the wheel/tire will easily hit the insides. Ideally, you need to run a new set of rims with less offset to clear the insides, but this will push the tires outward and will probably contact the outside fender well.
-Ted
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Changing the pivot point closer to the center will give you more steering angle from the same amount of movement. Quick example: Hold a pen in the middle between 2 fingers and push on the end of the pen. Now push on it closer to the center the same amount. The angle the second time will be greater.
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ic thanks for explaining it. how precise does the new pivot point have to be? does it have to be directly in line with the old pivot point? just pulled back? since the tie rods are adjustable, you wouldnt need very precise measurements. just make sure both sides are even right?
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I think they abandoned the idea because of unexpected camber change... or something (either way, they decided not to do it any more).
Machining the spindle is still considered standard practice for FC drifters in Japan, though... But I think they might use a different method.
Machining the spindle is still considered standard practice for FC drifters in Japan, though... But I think they might use a different method.