The OFFICIAL drift setup thread
09-15-13, 03:19 PM
#1626
push in your clutch when you pull it.
no for real though, did you adjust the calipers? compress the calipers as much as possible(I use a c clamp) then spin the piston as tight as you can(I use needle nose pliers, but there is a tool for it) get it to fit the pads and the rotor. loosen up the cable a bunch before doing this. then tighten the cable back up. there is also a good chance your cable is super stretched.
also make sure your rotors and pads dont have grease on them.
no for real though, did you adjust the calipers? compress the calipers as much as possible(I use a c clamp) then spin the piston as tight as you can(I use needle nose pliers, but there is a tool for it) get it to fit the pads and the rotor. loosen up the cable a bunch before doing this. then tighten the cable back up. there is also a good chance your cable is super stretched.
also make sure your rotors and pads dont have grease on them.
I'll have to try that though.
Any other bullshit ******* things that could be going on?
09-16-13, 09:45 AM
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Are you out of threads on the cable adjustment nut? Or is the nut seized onto the threads? If your handle is firm but wheels still aren't locking, sounds like the pads are glazed or not worn in properly or just not very good pads.
10-07-13, 12:24 PM
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Oh! How's the Ackerman?
I'm planning to run teal knuckles, abercrombie rack spacers, and godspeed tie rod ends(won them in a contest), Abercrombie ball joints with the bump stops because it's a street car, so I'm going to run a sway bar, and so minimal cutting if any. Also my fronts will be ~9.5 +0-5ish
Hoping the set up allows for good angle, and not alot of rubbing inner ****.
I'm planning to run teal knuckles, abercrombie rack spacers, and godspeed tie rod ends(won them in a contest), Abercrombie ball joints with the bump stops because it's a street car, so I'm going to run a sway bar, and so minimal cutting if any. Also my fronts will be ~9.5 +0-5ish
Hoping the set up allows for good angle, and not alot of rubbing inner ****.
I got 63°at full lock!. Ackerman spread was 6° all on mywheels are 17x10.5 -5
Extended ball joint 25mm and Moded. Lca. Can probably do alittle more but my leading tire was all ready rubbing wheel well... I'll start to consider a smaller wheel... Maybe lol
10-13-13, 10:49 PM
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I run them on my FC. I like them. There great for low powered vehicles being that they have a high spring rate 12k/10k. Makes it a little easier to slide. And there not bad at all on the street. My buddy has the older pbm coils and the Megan's are a much smoother ride. Way better dampening for sure. Although now that i have a little bit more power i find myself wanting more traction in the rear. I wanna see about getting lower rated springs and that would really makes these coils good. There not a bad price these days too.
10-14-13, 01:29 AM
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P.S. I wonder if CX racing coilovers are any better than Megan? Someone should do an ultimate cheap comparison test. Throw Isis and Godspeed coilovers in there too.
10-14-13, 11:18 AM
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I work on and crew a 240sx running them and they suck ***. For that low dollar market I'd rather get Fortune or BC. A few more bucks and get Parts Shop Max, Stance or Feal. P.S. I wonder if CX racing coilovers are any better than Megan? Someone should do an ultimate cheap comparison test. Throw Isis and Godspeed coilovers in there too.
11-23-13, 11:05 AM
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spring rate is relevant. 12/10 won't create as much grip as a car setup with 8/6 with the same dampening settings since it's not going to allow as much weight transfer, but could still squat and feel fine... it really depends on what you're trying to accomplish.. a looser car is typically easier to drive since it floats around... I've personally always ran 8/6 on my rotary powered cars... on a couple v8 fc's I've setup we ran 8/5 and it worked out really well... you really need to see what works best for your driving style.
11-23-13, 11:35 AM
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Yea i like it because wide open throttle spins 285's out the back. But can also be camber, tire age, and other factors. Pretty much barely boosting and it rips up tires, which running big wheels and tires is what you want.
If i ever buy new coilovers i would try normal rates
If i ever buy new coilovers i would try normal rates
11-25-13, 12:51 PM
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spring rate is relevant. 12/10 won't create as much grip as a car setup with 8/6 with the same dampening settings since it's not going to allow as much weight transfer, but could still squat and feel fine... it really depends on what you're trying to accomplish.. a looser car is typically easier to drive since it floats around... I've personally always ran 8/6 on my rotary powered cars... on a couple v8 fc's I've setup we ran 8/5 and it worked out really well... you really need to see what works best for your driving style.
