for those who have a "thump" in the rear...
03-01-2005, 05:11 PM
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for those who have a "thump" in the rear...
Just wanted to address a problem that seems to be common amoung rear wheel drive nissan owners. Anyone have a "thump" coming from the rear? Well I have found the solution, and tackle another issue at the same time. The rear subframe, a.k.a. k-member, has bushings on each of the four corners. There are many cons to this design, in my opinion. The first dealing with the very reason I started this thread. When those bushings wear out it allows that rear sub frame to shift up and down creating that horrible clunk in the rear. Well Kazama offers rear subframe spacers that appeared to me would eliminate the flexable bushings for the most part. Well they did, because I just installed them tonight. The other advantage of using these spacers is that it stiffins the rear suspension a good bit. I noticed that under high speeds on a curvy road the rear seemed to sag a little. Well not really anymore. It does make the ride a little siffer than usual, but it doesn' make it really hard. I could hardly notice a difference. Anyone experiencing the clunk, it is a must. I would recommend them to people who are looking to stiffin up the suspension. This offers a good alternative to replacing the rear sub frame, considering there is no replacement bushing offered, just a new subframe. Compair the cost...:
spacers= $140 and 10min. of work
or
new frame= $550+ and at least 3/4 of a work day.
Do the math!
Dinner is ready so had to make this post quick. Any questions let me know. The ten minutes of install includes the use of a lift. I would not recomend doing this on your back. Will take a little longer, and not nearly as safe or convenient.
Sean
spacers= $140 and 10min. of work
or
new frame= $550+ and at least 3/4 of a work day.
Do the math!
Dinner is ready so had to make this post quick. Any questions let me know. The ten minutes of install includes the use of a lift. I would not recomend doing this on your back. Will take a little longer, and not nearly as safe or convenient.
Sean
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03-02-2005, 02:23 PM
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When you shift? You must be shifting really crappy if you get wheel hop while shifting. It usually occurs under heavy load. So it's pro not your problem. I have major wheel hop while doing donuts and stuff, but not while shifting.
03-03-2005, 11:46 AM
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Originally posted by ArticDragon
When you shift? You must be shifting really crappy if you get wheel hop while shifting. It usually occurs under heavy load. So it's pro not your problem. I have major wheel hop while doing donuts and stuff, but not while shifting.
When you shift? You must be shifting really crappy if you get wheel hop while shifting. It usually occurs under heavy load. So it's pro not your problem. I have major wheel hop while doing donuts and stuff, but not while shifting.
03-03-2005, 09:56 PM
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I didn't say there was no load. There just isn't enough load the way I see it. The shift in weight from shifting doesnt compare to the weight transfer it experiences while doing donuts and taking hard corners.
03-04-2005, 09:46 AM
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Originally posted by ArticDragon
I didn't say there was no load. There just isn't enough load the way I see it. The shift in weight from shifting doesnt compare to the weight transfer it experiences while doing donuts and taking hard corners.
I didn't say there was no load. There just isn't enough load the way I see it. The shift in weight from shifting doesnt compare to the weight transfer it experiences while doing donuts and taking hard corners.
03-05-2005, 10:56 AM
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Originally posted by JDMxDrift
Thanks, btw when are we going to see the legendary raine throw down the times at some other tracks?
Thanks, btw when are we going to see the legendary raine throw down the times at some other tracks?
Right now some of the Pirates are addicted to Tsukuba because of it's notoriety for being the "Time Attack" special course... that's why I've been on it so much lately
03-06-2005, 02:42 PM
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sweet, GT4 is the best game ever created. I couldn't resist buying the HKS S15 and the Blitz four door skyline. I have no idea what i'm going to use them for, just gotta have them. Are there any other D1 cars? I also have the Falken FC but i don't know if there are any more.
I have no idea what i'm going to use them for, just gotta have them. Are there any other D1 cars? I also have the Falken FC but i don't know if there are any more.
03-06-2005, 03:41 PM
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i just love the fact that each turn i take or bump i hit i hear a big "clank" from all sides of the car and how when i back out of my garage i find pieces of bushings on the floor or hell a whole bushing cut off... .*SIGHS*
