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Old 03-19-2005, 09:47 PM
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grip driving vs. drifting

Now i really dont want to sound like an *** but i dont want my 240sx to have a drift setup because i am not really into drifting. Youre prolly gonna ask "why buy a 240sx?", well the answer is simple because i prefer rear-wheel drive over anything else. The concept of drifting is new to me and ive never tried. Im more into highway racing, where i think it really counts. Now to get to the point, i want my s13 to be able to handle on the highway, i want that think sweeping in and out of lanes better than an evo (i dont like awd, plus i love the s13 hatchbacks). So what kind of suspensions setup would i have to go with to achieve this. And please, be gentle with me.

p.s. I am very high right now!!!!!!!1
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Old 03-20-2005, 12:11 AM
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HAHAHA!! Suspension... pshhh, who needs it. Tell you what, take a steel rods, take out your struts and spring, and attach the rods to the strut tower mounts and lower control arms. That will do just fine for your sissy racing.

Sorry to say it buddy, but i don't think companies have developed the special lane changing model coilovers. Thats all we need right now ...

***Introducing the new Tein Super Lane Changes***

- I here by confiscate your S13 to save it from further embarrassment...
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Old 03-20-2005, 12:28 AM
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Man GAH!

I just wasted my time reading your STUPID thread. Now i am going to waste more time posting on it.

1.) Sell your car. Go back to your honda, FANBOY.

2.) Why do you need suspension when your just going to sit on your *** at your mom's home smoking a blunt?

3.)Highway racing?? Looks like someone played to much tokyo xtreme racer.

4.) JDMxDrift is right.
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Old 03-20-2005, 04:34 AM
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LOL Tein Super Lane Change coilovers. I bought a set for 10cents on ebay. I'm very happy with them. especially when I set them to "super cut you off mode".



Nah you don't need somethin as serious as a drifting setup. Just stick with the norm - springs, shocks, strut bar, and stabilizer bar if you really wanna get nasty. But you'll be fine with the first 3. Goodluck!!

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Old 03-20-2005, 09:00 AM
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There is no use. Your car is expierencing very minimal weight transfer when all your doing is changing lanes when your driving fast. Your 240 needs to be put out of its misery, please hand over the keys.
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Old 03-20-2005, 12:24 PM
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Now wait gentleman

There was no reason to get nasty...LOL. I live in Michigan, here its always cold and always icy. Drifting here only survives several months, barely even that. Like I said before I havent got to experience drifting, because all i am doing is racing this thing whenever i get a chance to drive it, which is not a lot. I never said i wouldnt give drifting a chance, i just dont have the money or resources to do something like that. Plus its still pretty bad up here, the roads and all. And i dont want to mess up my car by doing some crazy *** arab drifting into another car. I enjoy watching drifting and i love the concept of it. I just havent learned yet. All i was talking about was what i can do now!!!!!!!!!
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Okay then, can you please restate your question??
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Old 03-20-2005, 02:49 PM
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My question was what can i do to make my car handle a little bit better when im racing on the highway? Nothing more, nothing less. Im not trying supporting grip driving over drifting or vice versa. Just trying to make the best of what im doing now, which is racing on the highway.
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Why not jus get a mini van, pack it full of kids an parents an then slam into it goin 120. Racing on the streets is stupid man. Take it to the track. About the suspension. jus get some nice AGX's an some Tein S Techs an you'll be fine.
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Old 03-20-2005, 05:20 PM
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why is racing on the streets stupid? plus its not even on the street, its on the highway.
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Did you even jus ask that question? Why is it dangerous racing on the streets? Im not evern answering that, anyone with 1/2 a damn brain would know that.
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Old 03-20-2005, 05:52 PM
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Oh man, your helpless. Just get some springs and get it over with. Plus, you chose the wrong platform. 240's are well balanced cars, good for handling, not just going straight...
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Old 03-20-2005, 06:26 PM
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i chose the wrong platform because it handles well? that was my whole point, i want a good handling car. im not trying to go straight, im racing on the highway and eventually i plan on getting into drifting.
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if ur gonna race, take it to the track. Racing on public roads is dangerous and wreckless.
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you sir are a numb nuts catration is high on my list of recomendations
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