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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 02:31 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.
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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 11:08 AM
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Originally posted by JDMxDrift
haha, okay. So in normal driving, i'm moving, clutch in to shift (all the weight transfers forward), Shift gears, release clutch, then thump. so are you saying that when you shift and release the clutch and start moving again, the rear doesn't expierence load? This can happen when i shift from first to second at 2,500-3,000 rpms, how can get wheel hop going that slow? It tends to not thump at higher RPM's, which is strange from what your telling me. What else could be making that noise? Diff. needs replacement?
Damn mine does the same thing, I figured for sure it was the diff. man am I glad I read this thread!!! I almost tore apart my diff for no reason. p.s. ummm I'm not familiar with where these bushings are, could you give a better idea, and do they need to be pressed in or can I do it with a little elbow grease.
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 01:03 PM
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Yea mine does it as well when im shifting...I also dont exactly know where they are located...And are the ones from ctune just as good as the kazama ones?
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 05:12 PM
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i've heard installation was fairly easy, like less than an hour....
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 10:35 AM
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could u post some pics of what/ were they are located in the rear
Old Apr 10, 2005 | 12:00 AM
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ill take some pics..i just put a set of kazamas in but my bushings cracked and all the wonderful noise is all around again... *sighs*

energy suspension time
Old Sep 12, 2005 | 12:56 AM
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Ok, i really don't have this problem, sometimes i get wheel hop, but not that bad, however i did pick the subframe spacers/collars to improve the rear suspension.

(FYI- '91 s13 hatch w/ almost 170k
WITH:
Autodynamic Tension Rods
Nismo Power Brace
Nismo Adj front Shocks
Cusco Camber Plates
Megan Racing front and rear Strut Bars
JIC rear Coilovers
J-Speed Traction Rods
J-Speed RUCAs
Cobra Racing Seat
Sparco 4-point Harness)

I've already broken 2 bolts while doing the rear suspension (RUCA's and traction rods) and (i think, or it looks like) the subframe bolts r welded to the car, and i'm worried about breaking those while doing the install, 'cuz it looks easy as hell as long as the nuts come off like they should. Any have problems like this? Or am i just worrying too much?

Thanks,

Jay
Old Sep 12, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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I think u should be ok, i had a lift and it only took me 10 minutes to put mine on..
Old Sep 12, 2005 | 11:27 PM
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Spray them with Kroil or PB Blaster for a few hours before you remove them if you feel concerned.
Old Sep 18, 2005 | 12:44 PM
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any pics of where these bushings are?
Old Sep 19, 2005 | 08:23 AM
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Originally posted by Skiboard06
any pics of where these bushings are?
jack up the car and look at the rear suspension - it's all attached to a large frame (the subframe). Look at the 4 corners where the frame is attached to the chassis, and you've found the subframe bushings.
Old Jan 18, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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on the s14 is it easy to install? im scared that they are welded? is that correct?
Old Jan 18, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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Subframe is held on by bolts. Subframe bushings are easy to access for installing spacers. If it's welded then someone really messed it up before you LOL
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