Drift Tengoku — September 2004 · Page 55

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Solve your suspension problems in one go!

Once you've fitted coilovers, what's next?

Drift performance

Step 1

Multi link spacers, compliant with safety standards. Reduce unwanted roll and judder. Easy installation without removing the subframe. Aluminum and urethane versions for various Nissans. ¥26,250 including tax.

Expensive coilovers and an LSD lose much of their benefit if rear subframe bushes are worn. Multi link spacers make the mounts semi rigid, sharpening cornering feel. Changing tie rods also increases steering angle and improves control near the limit.

Compatible with modified vehicle inspection

¥10,290 per car including tax. Increased steering angle possible. S13 / S14 / S15 / HCR32 / ECR33 / ER34 / A31 / C33.

Tie rods

Ikeya Formula

Step2

Fixed front upper links, compatible with modified vehicle inspection. More negative camber improves front tire contact and cornering limits. Tapered bearings resist play. Versions 5 or 15 mm shorter than stock give roughly 1° or 2° additional camber. HCR32: ¥36,750; Z32, standard length only: ¥36,750 including tax.

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Hard braking increases front axle load and stresses the arm bushes, shortening their life and weakening steering feedback. Replacing tension rods and upper links expands adjustment options and creates sharper steering feel.

Adjustable front upper links, compatible with modified vehicle inspection. Remove stock bush flex and improve cornering. Versions allow up to 3° negative camber, or 2° positive / 1° negative. ECR33 / ER34: ¥36,750 including tax.

Load on the front arm bushes

...improving performance.

Other versions are available.

Tension rods, compliant with safety standards. Pillow ball type: ¥31,500; bush type: ¥28,875 including tax.

Step 3

Rear toe adjuster rod, compliant with safety standards. Turnbuckle adjustment, approximately ±5° range.

Rear camber disturbed by lowering

Lowering usually puts rear camber and toe beyond the factory adjustment range. The two arms are closely related, so replace both together. Correct alignment reduces uneven tire wear and restores the tire's intended grip.

Not for HICAS equipped cars

S13 / S14 / S15 / HCR32 / A31 / C33 / Y32 / Y33 / WG(N)C34: ¥24,150 including tax

Step4

Traction adjuster rod, compliant with safety standards. Reduces flex in the forward rear upper arm mounting; includes turnbuckle adjustment. S13 / S14 / S15 / HCR32 / ECR33 / ER34 / C33 / C34 / C35...

Like front tension rods, rear traction loads...

The front mounting of the rear upper arm can flex heavily under traction loads. Removing this flex suppresses bump related toe changes and provides more direct...

A31 / Z32 / WG(N)C34: ¥21,000 including tax

...feedback on movement. Adjustment is also possible.

...changes rear suspension geometry during compression...

Make the joy of controlling a car more accessible.

Ikeya Formula

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