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Drink&Drift · 03-24-2015, 10:42 AM

Interested to see what everyone's GT wing setups look like, i purchased an Origin wing, and i relocated the wing stands further apart on the spoiler, but im questioning the effectiveness, and the amount of drag/downforce its going to create, as i also have no way of measuring this.

is there a way to properly set a wing deck up? or a way to make sure the angle of attack is correct?

tougefactory · 04-17-2015, 10:42 AM

First shakedown on the S14 couple weekends ago at Autobahn North Course.
It was a chilly morning, barely hitting 50 degrees needless to say everyone was having difficulty getting tire temps up.
Once day started warming up (56 degrees) we were able to pick up the pace.
Car started having some hiccups once we started going over 7,000 RPM. Quick tweak here and there on the AEM Infinity....problem fixed.
Next small issue, once tires got heat into them, and started picking up pace, we noticed under compression the 18x12 wheels in the rear started rubbing on the lca.
Brakes felt great once tires got up to temp... until then it was hard to modulate... as you can see from the picture below. Lock-up was eminent even with RC5+ compound pads.

Overall all car felt amazing. First time out putting down 1:10's on street tires on North course on a cold day... Happy with the results.

We'll be changing up the suspension settings before the next event, and taking care of the rubbing issue.

KevinEdgar · 05-18-2015, 04:34 PM

Car looks great, did you guys ditch the rear mid exit exhaust so you could fit a full undertray?

tougefactory · 06-03-2015, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinEdgar

Car looks great, did you guys ditch the rear mid exit exhaust so you could fit a full undertray?

We haven't focused too much on the aero just yet. Just trying get more seat time in on this car.

KevinEdgar · 06-03-2015, 02:25 PM

Sounds good, any video footage?

tougefactory · 06-03-2015, 02:46 PM

We took first place over the weekend in Track Modified RWD for Grid Life Time attack.
The 350Z took 2nd place.
We made few changes on the S14 before the race:
installed APracing front brakes
installed GKtech front and rear drop spindles
installed different spring rate up front.

SicBastard · 06-04-2015, 06:55 AM

What difference did the GKTech hubs make? What spring rates are you running front and rear now? Any sway bars?

DRFT180 · 06-04-2015, 07:53 AM

^^ What he said.

ka-titties · 06-05-2015, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e1_griego

255s for me.

edit: 17x9 +22 in front, 17x9.5 +38 in back. S14 subframe so effectively +33 in back.

i just want to bring this back to the front of the thread because its wonderful.

e1_griego · 06-05-2015, 02:27 PM

Aw shucks.

Maaco paint looks great @ 80mph from 200ft away!

rv_zenki · 06-08-2015, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tougefactory

We took first place over the weekend in Track Modified RWD for Grid Life Time attack.
The 350Z took 2nd place.
We made few changes on the S14 before the race:
installed APracing front brakes
installed GKtech front and rear drop spindles
installed different spring rate up front.

How much of a difference did the drop spindles make? Im debating on getting them.

GripSpec · 06-10-2015, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleepy_Steve

I have 16x8 +15 rear +5 front RPF1's that are going to sport 245 RA1's for 2015.

I'm getting ready to purchase RA1's for my S13. Is 225/50/15 too much tire for a 15x8 wheel on an s13 chassis? Undecided between 205/50, 225/45, and 225/50.

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tougefactory · 07-09-2015, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SicBastard

What difference did the GKTech hubs make? What spring rates are you running front and rear now? Any sway bars?

Hey Guys... sorry for the delay responding.

Honestly, the S14 has been out of commission for 3 years. Brought it out with bunch of changes to it, and had one shakedown (cold weather) prior to installing the GKtech parts, so to give you a comparison from before... hard to say.
We're at the same ride height as before, but we extended the coilovers by exactly 40mm... in essence raising the car up 40mm.
I can say that the car is easy to drive, much more predictable and much more stable mid corner. Still playing around with the suspension settings.
The car has custom valved Stance ProComp2 (2-way adjustable) coilovers with SWIFT 12k / 8k springs. Largus front and rear sway bars. Can't remember the size, but they are hollow.
Tires are: Maxxis RC1. Still getting used to the R-comps.
***We do have the GKtech rear knuckles in stock.*** More front spindles are due to arrive end of this month.
One thing to note, you will need adjustable links in the back (RUCA / TOE / Traction).

Our S13 has the GKtech 40mm front roll center kit + steering rack spacer and also the GKtech 40mm rear drop knuckles.
Our driver said it took a bit getting used to the extra angle with the kit, but car felt very stable and could carry good speed through the larger sweepers.
One thing we noticed on our S13 coupe... the tire wear is perfectly even across. Alignment specs in the rear is exactly same as before.

McRussellPants · 07-10-2015, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GripSpec

I'm getting ready to purchase RA1's for my S13. Is 225/50/15 too much tire for a 15x8 wheel on an s13 chassis? Undecided between 205/50, 225/45, and 225/50.

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Why RA1s when RRs exist?

definitely not too much tire for a 15x8 but your height will depend on what shift points you want on track.

tougefactory · 07-13-2015, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McRussellPants

Why RA1s when RRs exist?

definitely not too much tire for a 15x8 but your height will depend on what shift points you want on track.

classing?
maybe drive on the street?

gawdzilla · 07-31-2015, 03:34 PM

Mod list here (and FS details) http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=608503

DRFT180 · 10-28-2015, 02:42 PM

From a recent Global Time Attack event at NOLA Motorpsorts Park.

slamburger · 01-13-2016, 06:51 PM

Anyone try rotating the camber plates up front for more caster?

codyace · 01-13-2016, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slamburger

Anyone try rotating the camber plates up front for more caster?

Drift guys do, I'm already running 8 and thnk it's enough on 'stock stype' suspension

Tbone240 · 03-25-2016, 06:19 PM

Hi Guys, I did a track day a couple weeks ago in my 95 s14 that I have been setting up for a few years. The day was great besides my head gasket popping. 4th track day on Yoko Neovas 205/55/16, they were pretty toasted but still hung in. Running stock sr with 1 bar. Car is gutted.
Car that is filming is Cayman GT4 and the lead car is also a Cayman GT4. I come in around 2:10 and try and hang with the GT4. Fun stuff. My head gasket pops at 9:21

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2BIWGb9gAY

5280VertDET · 03-25-2016, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tbone240

Hi Guys, I did a track day a couple weeks ago in my 95 s14 that I have been setting up for a few years. The day was great besides my head gasket popping. 4th track day on Yoko Neovas 205/55/16, they were pretty toasted but still hung in. Running stock sr with 1 bar. Car is gutted.
Car that is filming is Cayman GT4 and the lead car is also a Cayman GT4. I come in around 2:10 and try and hang with the GT4. Fun stuff. My head gasket pops at 9:21

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2BIWGb9gAY

Thats awesome... I thought that Boxster looked familiar...

Saw it at the brewery by me when I was there with my little guy!

Awesome video!

Tbone240 · 03-25-2016, 06:53 PM

Haha Sweet! Small world.

codyace · 03-26-2016, 10:04 AM

Strung up my brothers little 5.0 car today. Never really 'adjusted' a SRA car before with such adjustment. Drive straight as an arrow!

With thta said, that new Coyote under the hood should be fun at the first DE day I instruct him in here soon too!

Frank_Jaeger · 03-26-2016, 09:32 PM

None of your pictures are making it through for me.

heychris · 03-27-2016, 12:48 PM

Cody is that a custom string setup you made? Or something to available commercially?

Ch

sent from knee deep in snow

codyace · 03-27-2016, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heychris

Cody is that a custom string setup you made? Or something to available commercially?

Ch

sent from knee deep in snow

It's a home made copy of the Smart Strings setup. I forget the particular brand that makes SmartStrings, but it's a great tool. You can bounce and roll the car without losing center and al.

heychris · 03-27-2016, 02:38 PM

Thanks!

Ch

sent from knee deep in snow

codyace · 03-27-2016, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heychris

Thanks!

Ch

sent from knee deep in snow

Watkins is the Brand, just looked it up

http://www.smartracingproducts.com/smartstrings.html

onehundredoctane · 03-28-2016, 12:54 PM

Sooo... I occasionally autocross, nothing serious.

Need to make it to more events

icantdrift · 05-24-2016, 12:59 PM

Forgot this thread existed. I took the win for Limited RWD at Road Atlanta a few weeks ago with Global Time Attack. I was able to do a 1:32.1 with a relatively low 400whp. That's a little over 2 seconds faster that I went last year on the same exact setup other than the GT250 wing and larger splitter.

04-17-2015, 10:42 AM	#1172
tougefactory Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,511 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	First shakedown on the S14 couple weekends ago at Autobahn North Course. It was a chilly morning, barely hitting 50 degrees needless to say everyone was having difficulty getting tire temps up. Once day started warming up (56 degrees) we were able to pick up the pace. Car started having some hiccups once we started going over 7,000 RPM. Quick tweak here and there on the AEM Infinity....problem fixed. Next small issue, once tires got heat into them, and started picking up pace, we noticed under compression the 18x12 wheels in the rear started rubbing on the lca. Brakes felt great once tires got up to temp... until then it was hard to modulate... as you can see from the picture below. Lock-up was eminent even with RC5+ compound pads. Overall all car felt amazing. First time out putting down 1:10's on street tires on North course on a cold day... Happy with the results. We'll be changing up the suspension settings before the next event, and taking care of the rubbing issue. __________________ Performance Parts // Track Prep // Fabrication Follow us on Instagram @TFWorks For all the latest TF★ news visit our blog!!**

05-18-2015, 04:34 PM	#1173
KevinEdgar Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: osaka, japan Posts: 1,176 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Car looks great, did you guys ditch the rear mid exit exhaust so you could fit a full undertray? __________________ http://milktea-man.com

06-03-2015, 02:25 PM	#1175
KevinEdgar Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: osaka, japan Posts: 1,176 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Sounds good, any video footage? __________________ http://milktea-man.com

06-03-2015, 02:46 PM	#1176
tougefactory Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,511 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	We took first place over the weekend in Track Modified RWD for Grid Life Time attack. The 350Z took 2nd place. We made few changes on the S14 before the race: installed APracing front brakes installed GKtech front and rear drop spindles installed different spring rate up front. __________________ Performance Parts // Track Prep // Fabrication Follow us on Instagram @TFWorks For all the latest TF★ news visit our blog!!**

06-04-2015, 06:55 AM	#1177
SicBastard Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 803 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What difference did the GKTech hubs make? What spring rates are you running front and rear now? Any sway bars? __________________ BURN OUT IN YOUR FACE! 1998 S14 LS7/T56 swap in progress, build thread: http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/147301...d-gto-pan.html

03-24-2015, 10:42 AM	#1171
Drink&Drift Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida / Norway Posts: 290 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Interested to see what everyone's GT wing setups look like, i purchased an Origin wing, and i relocated the wing stands further apart on the spoiler, but im questioning the effectiveness, and the amount of drag/downforce its going to create, as i also have no way of measuring this. is there a way to properly set a wing deck up? or a way to make sure the angle of attack is correct?

06-04-2015, 07:53 AM	#1178
DRFT180 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 656 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	^^ What he said. __________________ S14 Build

06-05-2015, 02:27 PM	#1180
e1_griego Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Ore. Age: 39 Posts: 2,710 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	Aw shucks. Maaco paint looks great @ 80mph from 200ft away!

07-31-2015, 03:34 PM	#1186
gawdzilla Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: md Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Mod list here (and FS details) http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=608503

10-28-2015, 02:42 PM	#1187
DRFT180 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 656 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	From a recent Global Time Attack event at NOLA Motorpsorts Park. __________________ S14 Build

01-13-2016, 06:51 PM	#1188
slamburger Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 310 Posts: 900 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	Anyone try rotating the camber plates up front for more caster?

03-25-2016, 06:19 PM	#1190
Tbone240 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Co Posts: 46 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Hi Guys, I did a track day a couple weeks ago in my 95 s14 that I have been setting up for a few years. The day was great besides my head gasket popping. 4th track day on Yoko Neovas 205/55/16, they were pretty toasted but still hung in. Running stock sr with 1 bar. Car is gutted. Car that is filming is Cayman GT4 and the lead car is also a Cayman GT4. I come in around 2:10 and try and hang with the GT4. Fun stuff. My head gasket pops at 9:21 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2BIWGb9gAY

03-25-2016, 06:53 PM	#1192
Tbone240 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Co Posts: 46 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Haha Sweet! Small world.

03-26-2016, 10:04 AM	#1193
codyace Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poconos, PA Age: 39 Posts: 8,030 Trader Rating: (58) Feedback Score: 58 reviews	Strung up my brothers little 5.0 car today. Never really 'adjusted' a SRA car before with such adjustment. Drive straight as an arrow! With thta said, that new Coyote under the hood should be fun at the first DE day I instruct him in here soon too! __________________ *Want Air Conditioning in your SR20 Swapped car? Check out www.sr20acbrackets.com for more information! Quest Alternator Conversions for SR20!* Check my Group Buy! Tired of lousy internal gates? Go external wastegate with one of my manifolds, Check out my group buy Last edited by codyace; 03-27-2016 at 11:07 AM..

03-26-2016, 09:32 PM	#1194
Frank_Jaeger Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida Age: 32 Posts: 1,352 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	None of your pictures are making it through for me.

03-27-2016, 12:48 PM	#1195
heychris Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SkiTown USA Posts: 760 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	Cody is that a custom string setup you made? Or something to available commercially? Ch sent from knee deep in snow

03-27-2016, 02:38 PM	#1197
heychris Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SkiTown USA Posts: 760 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	Thanks! Ch sent from knee deep in snow

03-28-2016, 12:54 PM	#1199
onehundredoctane Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Greensborough, NC Posts: 2,783 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Sooo... I occasionally autocross, nothing serious. Need to make it to more events

05-24-2016, 12:59 PM	#1200
icantdrift Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: GA Posts: 107 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Forgot this thread existed. I took the win for Limited RWD at Road Atlanta a few weeks ago with Global Time Attack. I was able to do a 1:32.1 with a relatively low 400whp. That's a little over 2 seconds faster that I went last year on the same exact setup other than the GT250 wing and larger splitter.