slammed the s14: what 5in looks like.....

[duffman1278]

What's the easiest way to relocate a harness???

Fenders

[ChampaignSilviaS14]

I took my fender off, and relocated it with zipties above the ledge at the top of the fender. Took around 30-45 minutes total.

I just made a thread about my wheels but here is some pics so you can see

[heartofaskyline]

wow pic whore anyone? lol, do you have a pic of the harness relocation?

[ChampaignSilviaS14]

I don't really feel like going and taking off a wheel and taking a picture up there but Im pretty sure theres a DIY thread or something somewhere that shows it.

[S14toRPS13]

and i am going to my auto class at school and cutting my exhaust hangers and welding them shorter to rais the exhaust up a bit (all welding donw by me)

I was thinking 5 inch would be a lot lower. My old S14 sat about that same ride height with Eibach, but I'm sure without RUCAS it'd be hard to go lower. Don't forget about the t/c rods too as your toe will go out of whack once you fix your camber. Have you tried putting hose clamps on your exhaust hangers to raise your exhaust up higher? That's all I use for my car and it pulls my muffler all the way up to bumper. It'd go higher if I had more room for it to go higher.

[greenmachine240]

hose clamps?

Do tell and pics would me great

[Elbowblk]

http://www.sillbeer.com/fenderharness.php

should be about the same for s14's

[greenmachine240]

oh and quick question to all sesioned low riders

my coil springs (i think) make this weird noise when i turn, like they sound like they are compressing and making a springing noise hahawhat is it??

and second, after i make a turn, the wheels will come back but what to turn in that direction, like pull that way

i know that because i went low, all the caster and camber is messed up, but is that the only thing?

and lastly, my brakes are squiking soooooo much!!! only when i stop tho

they didnt do it before i slammed her....any advice or anything =

[S14toRPS13]

hose clamps?

Do tell and pics would me great

Sorry I don't have any pics as I'm in Korea and my car is in WA at the moment. But it's really simple. You wrap the hose clamp around the outer part of your exhaust hanger. As you tighten down the hose clamp, it compresses the exhaust hanger and raises your exhaust up. Hopefully you get that, if not then maybe somebody else can explain it better. Once you figure it out though, you'll realize how easy it is.

nvm, I'm at work and really bored so here you go. I drew it up for you.



Like I said before though, your once you fix your camber, you'll be toe out in the rear. You'll need atleast some adjustable t/c rods to fix that problem. The problem with brake noise shouldn't have anything to do with your coilovers. Maybe you might've just gotten some dirt or grease on your rotors while working under there.
Modified by S14toRPS13 at 7:05 PM 2/8/2009

[greenmachine240]

dude you are one of the most helpful people hereThanks so much!

Thatbpic was wicked awesome by the way

I'll try and let you know

[ChampaignSilviaS14]

oh and quick question to all sesioned low riders

my coil springs (i think) make this weird noise when i turn, like they sound like they are compressing and making a springing noise hahawhat is it??

and second, after i make a turn, the wheels will come back but what to turn in that direction, like pull that way

i know that because i went low, all the caster and camber is messed up, but is that the only thing?

and lastly, my brakes are squiking soooooo much!!! only when i stop tho

they didnt do it before i slammed her....any advice or anything =

Same thing happened when I put mine on for the first time.Check your pre-set on the springs. You want them to be snug, not tight, but not loose. Also go buy a can of lithium grease, and some zep lube. Spray the mounts and all places that look like they have a purpose to move. This eliminated the problem for me. Also a couple days of daily driving might help too, they are settling in.

I also highly suggest you get some RUCA's and Adj. Toe rods and immediately get an alignment. It helps tremendously.

[greenmachine240]

tomorrow after work I'll hit it with lithium greese...As for rucas and toe arms, I get paid on SaturdayI'm getting pbm rucas and toes

Annd alignment the following Monday

I lock tight everyhing on the coils and toqued everything to spec and I used a sqrew driver and hammer on the lock rings

I do need to lower the front an inch and relocate my harness and thirsday I'm making a metal under brace at my school, instead of the g@y plastic one

[ChampaignSilviaS14]

Yea, I locktite mine too but after a while with the screwdriver over the past year I have kinda scratched up my collars so I found it easier to just put one of the wrenches on it and hit it with a hammer instead.

Make sure you see that those presets arent too tight as that could be why the springs are popping!

[greenmachine240]

Well the preload colar and the locking colar I just used the wrenches to hand tightn together

Think it's to much?

It's annoying my springs, but I was thinking that they need to be worn in....

[wynnEZ]

LOWER!

[fourLUG_hero]

Looks a tad bit better than stock but still looks like crap IMO. 4 lug S14's make baby Jesus cry. Get 5 lug hubs from a part out, get good fitting wheels, get adjustable arms, and get an alignment.

[greenmachine240]

I'm droping the front an inch

[greenmachine240]

5 lug is like 300I need rucas and toes first

[dahveed]

i wish i had auto class at my HS D:it kinda does look a little bad without wheels, but atleast you got coilovers lol.

[greenmachine240]

I'm feeling hatted on...At least I'm low

[dahveed]

haha no hate dude, itll look nice once you get wheels!

[greenmachine240]

ha thanksI'm going to be rokling steelies for a while unfortunatly

I wish I had a money tree ;(

[ChampaignSilviaS14]

Well the preload colar and the locking colar I just used the wrenches to hand tightn together

Think it's to much?

It's annoying my springs, but I was thinking that they need to be worn in....

I don't know if you understand what im saying I might just be stupid but, I am talking about the spring itself. Make sure it is not hanging but just sitting on the collar and touching the upper mount. If you put to much preload on them they will want to bind.

[greenmachine240]

haha no your not dumb

i made sure they are just barrly sitting together.

maybe a little tension but like 1/8 of a turn

[FusionR300zx]

Now Just Get Some 17x9/10.5.

Only Around $600...

:P

yupp.i think i'm lower then that with my 10.5's....

cuz wheni had my stock wheels on my ic was on the ground. i coudln't let it go all the way down to the floor.raised it back up and left the car on blocks til i got wheels.

[greenmachine240]

sweet?

well if you havnt read, im a junior and i daily my car

and san diego doesnt have the best of streets or freeways so i cant slam it THAT low

i like where the back sits nowjust have to lower the front

[Gabes13]

...and i daily my car... doesnt have the best of streets

Ride height's addicting. or at least it is for me.I don't care about crappy roads anymore....now that i have more than one oil pan

[spooled240]

Ha I worked at subway also fixin up my ride they don't pay too much so it takes a while to get what you want but all in time. But it the drop looks good man! I'm really hoping I can get PBM coilovers this summer as well and pay with cahshhh mahney!.

[greenmachine240]

Thanksdude Pbm is chill, you walk in with 1000 cash and no taxThat's what I did haha

Yeah and I am focusing on school too so the extra cash doesn't hurt haha

[spooled240]

that's cool, eff the tax on 1000 bux...that's 80 bux right there!