ever heard of the The Track Cat" Nissan 240sx S13 Rear Suspension System

[Kalypso]

SICK!!!!

its not over priced so it seems cool enough.

[Arrow]

This cantilever design is set up so that for every 2 inches of tire travel the coilover compresses or extends by 1 inch. Also it would be important to note that you would need to run a stiffer spring rate on this setup in comparison to the regular setup.

Overall, I think it's an interesting concept but probably unnecessary for our cars...

[sean8564]

I know what i want early for Christmas HEHE it should work on the coupe I would think. BUT pure Sexyness

[Sky240PWR]

I talked to the owner, i can get us a group buy.....if you want one, let me know, the more we buy, the bigger the discount.....i'll send him a email and ask what kind of discount can we see at five of these......i'll let you know what he says.

[MellowZ32]

wants one!

[killernoodle]

Brother wants one, let us know how much 5 or 10 would drop the price.

[Kalypso]

get one and report back.. I'd like to see the assembly from the wheel well

[ZOMG.SR20]

you guys are idiots...... Its not a replacement for coils, Its a expensive strut brace that ELIMINATES chassis flex in the Hatches

BH is now going to buy one.....

[Warped161]

Yes more picks of the rest of the setup are needed, and they should get on the forum so we can ask them directly.

[Cone Junky]

you guys are idiots...... Its not a replacement for coils, Its a expensive strut brace that ELIMINATES chassis flex in the Hatches

BH is now going to buy one.....

Kinda hard to decipher between humor or ignorance...

I imagine the guy who built the SAE car with cantilever suspension could elaborate best.

That design has many advantages. The struts being mounted inboard allows the chassis weight to be centered more. It also takes weight directly off the lower suspension. The rod weighs less than the struts, so less unsprung weight. The suspension is also pulled away from the heat of the tires and the brakes, much more efficient and consistent. Preload, dampning, nitrogen, springs, and ride height can all be adjusted from the comfy confines of the interior. It also adds a significant chassis brace between the body, although not as necessary since the rear suspension doesn't mount directly to the towers now.I don't think I'll be tossing my Ohlins coilovers in the trash to mount one up, but it is at least a 9.9 out of 10 on the My car is cooler then yours scale.
Modified by Cone Junky at 8:49 PM 6/12/2009

[anti_flag_army]

you guys are idiots...... Its not a replacement for coils, Its a expensive strut brace that ELIMINATES chassis flex in the Hatches

BH is now going to buy one.....

Did you even read the description?

"The Track Cat is a proven system that offers a full range of adjustment.FEATURES-Adjustable nitrogen canister-High speed compression adjustment-Low speed compression adjustment-Rebound adjustment-Adjustable preloaded springs-Full ride height adjustment (Race or DUMPED)-Reduced unsprung weight "

I didnt know that a strut bar allowed you to adjust the ride height of the car.

[airman86]

"The Track Cat is a proven system that offers a full range of adjustment.FEATURES-Adjustable nitrogen canister-High speed compression adjustment-Low speed compression adjustment-Rebound adjustment-Adjustable preloaded springs-Full ride height adjustment (Race or DUMPED)-Reduced unsprung weight "

i want to see this thing in action and watch and see exactly what it does in action - because that's a pretty impressive list of features on it for $950.

[robertcoupe]

you guys are idiots...... Its not a replacement for coils, Its a expensive strut brace that ELIMINATES chassis flex in the Hatches

BH is now going to buy one.....

WOW...No mechanical understanding...

[Kalypso]

I love the description

" -Full ride height adjustment (Race or DUMPED) "

[Razi]

you guys are idiots...... Its not a replacement for coils, Its a expensive strut brace that ELIMINATES chassis flex in the Hatches

BH is now going to buy one.....

...I don't like you anymore.

[killernoodle]

After looking for a while, the shocks are from the hayabusa. He probably has the spring rates swapped out though. There are fewer coils which leads me to believe these are stiffer springs installed.

I wonder if the valving has been altered to suit the spring rate as well.

[nissan_star]

Did you even read the description?

"The Track Cat is a proven system that offers a full range of adjustment.FEATURES-Adjustable nitrogen canister-High speed compression adjustment-Low speed compression adjustment-Rebound adjustment-Adjustable preloaded springs-Full ride height adjustment (Race or DUMPED)-Reduced unsprung weight "

I didnt know that a strut bar allowed you to adjust the ride height of the car.

Did you even read this thread?

This eliminates coilovers, via long rod that conects fat cat suspension to lower coilover perch on knuckle. Height is adjustable through the rod or on the shocks/springs themselves, I don't know which.

[safin]

whats the word on the group buy

[Sky240PWR]

he's getting back to me monday, i'll let you know more then.

[simmode1]

I don't think I'll be tossing my Ohlins coilovers in the trash to mount one up, but it is at least a 9.9 out of 10 on the My car is cooler then yours scale.

Good point. You made me want this again...

[RustspecS13]

**looks at car** **looks at welder**

Hmm. Me wants to make one. I used to destroy the track with my electric powered revo. That thing was a beast.

The only thing that puzzles me, is the rest of the car looks suspiciously stockish...sleeper or autox/track day terror??

~Alex

[95Gstman]

That is pretty sick. Would like more details though. Subscribed.

[the converted]

Before you guys get carried away with the group buy, just remember that they have to be approved by the admins.

Does look cool though. I'm just wondering how hard it is going to be to get a front only set of whatever coil over to match these would be. You can probably match the reduction in unsprung weight just by using Z32 rear uprights.

[ZOMG.SR20]

...I don't like you anymore.

wait you liked me.....

well dont you all feel proud you proved me wrong but if it was like what my buddy had in his camaro it didnt replace the suspension it was just an add on

this is why I stay out of 240gen

[Razi]

[h.240]

A guy made his own for his civic, looks not too bad, except he only made it with a 1:1 ratio and didn't use bearings. http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2040195 - theres the link. There are a couple more examples of some cutom one in there too. It's a good way to make room for huge tires, and the motorcycle shocks can be had for pretty cheap, and they are loaded with options. The hard part is valving them correctly, and getting proper spring rates.

[Cone Junky]

wait you liked me.....

well dont you all feel proud you proved me wrong but if it was like what my buddy had in his camaro it didnt replace the suspension it was just an add on

this is why I stay out of 240gen

You stay out of the 240gen because you make ignorant posts? That sounds like a good idea, spread the word

[Ajax]

Looking through the other projects, I've decided I want to buy a house with a yard just to buy the jeep lawnmower. These guys are indeed insane-ly cool.What size wheel/tire combo you think would fit with this setup without fender modification?

[Kalypso]

A guy made his own for his civic, looks not too bad, except he only made it with a 1:1 ratio and didn't use bearings. http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2040195 - theres the link.

pics for you guys

[Sky240PWR]

Just got off the phone with the owner, he'll do 5% off for five sold and 10% off for ten.I did give him the link, he said he MIGHT be on to answer any questions, he's a busy man.