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1slowS13 · 06-24-2011, 10:58 PM

i definitely do see myself going lock-to-lock quite often when going for wider lines with my stock setup.

oh and don't say "oh you have to have this before you can run this.."

i wanted opinions from people who have run some sort of modified knuckles/angle kit with stock SR power.

sr20sean · 06-24-2011, 11:04 PM

i have modded knuckles on a stock ka...

1slowS13 · 06-24-2011, 11:06 PM

awesome.

ok, care to share your experience? pro? cons? any gripes?

sr20sean · 06-24-2011, 11:14 PM

wouldnt know really too much rain today and it was the first time i was driving with them haha

i kept finding myself spinning though because i was over estimating what i could get out of them

make sure you have low offset wheels or a decently stretched tire or something like that. they will rub with most setups.

1slowS13 · 06-24-2011, 11:25 PM

im running 17x9 + 10 with 215/40/17 with +7.5/8 caster, it rubs on the wells as is, but ill probably cut it when i get the kit.

im even thinking of going back to stock caster just so i can run wider tires with less rubbing, but I want to see how much i can get away with running 215s up front with knuckles.

sr20sean · 06-24-2011, 11:30 PM

something doesnt seem right about it rubbing still...

return to stock caster. or maybe just closer to stock. enough that it doesnt rub lol

1slowS13 · 06-25-2011, 12:14 AM

its rubbing on the front wheel well, towards the head lights. i always figured that it would with the amount of caster i have.

s13coupedrfter · 06-25-2011, 02:21 AM

I make my own now and need to finish up some logos before I start advertising. Jig located and tig welded to perfection. PM me for more info if interested. I also get a huge discount on shipping which I pass the savings onto you.

I currently run them on both my ls1 s13 coupe and stockish sr20 coupe. Once you drift with knuckles you wonder how you ever drifted without them. Power level doesnt matter but it does help when trying rear entry drifts.

gobackwards · 06-25-2011, 01:34 PM

chopped knuckles with a stock ka is awesome. don't let anyone tell you that horsepower is needed.

*brndck* · 06-25-2011, 05:41 PM

hp is not necessary for modified knuckles.
the only thing i would recommend is build an adjustable bumpstop so you can prevent either the wheel from contacting the sway bar or tension rod, or the tie rod end from hitting the lca.
otherwise i can't think of any real downside.

makes parallel parking fucking cake.

str84dapokie · 07-06-2011, 12:47 PM

So when do you start takin orders man... i'll try a set on my s14

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Originally Posted by s13coupedrfter

I make my own now and need to finish up some logos before I start advertising. 225 out the door price. Jig located and tig welded to perfection. PM me for more info if interested. I also get a huge discount on shipping which I pass the savings onto you.

I currently run them on both my ls1 s13 coupe and stockish sr20 coupe. Once you drift with knuckles you wonder how you ever drifted without them. Power level doesnt matter but it does help when trying rear entry drifts.

drifted240sx · 07-06-2011, 01:43 PM

Good info I was thinking about getting some myself. Do any of you guys experience a bind at full lock with just knuckles and tire rod spacers?

blingbling · 07-06-2011, 03:06 PM

^ id like to know this as well and would definitely be interested in a set of those

JaeTea · 07-06-2011, 03:50 PM

I'm doing knuckles next season. Are front overs pretty much a requirement?
I run 17x8 + 0 with a 215 on the fronts and I rub as is.

ej2civic · 07-06-2011, 04:13 PM

my drift wheels are 235/45/17's on 17x8 + 25 and with my knuckles, tie rod spacers and chopped LCA's it barely touches the frame rail, and sway bar at the same time. but i don't have any issues anywhere else because I'm tubbed. pinch weld along the back frame is hammered flat

my street wheels are 235/40 17's on 17x8 +10 and they don't rub anywhere, maybe the sway bar if just right but i have a big sikky sway bar

wide fenders are NOT required at all. you should have no issue on stock rolled metal

DustinSixOh9 · 07-06-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JaeTea

I'm doing knuckles next season. Are front overs pretty much a requirement?
I run 17x8 + 0 with a 215 on the fronts and I rub as is.

Really? I have knuckles with 17x9 +4 (or 0 I can't remember, the 20mm spacer makes it) and 215/40 and I rub absolutely nowhere, lock to lock not a single touch

JDM_Tuner · 07-06-2011, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s13coupedrfter

I make my own now and need to finish up some logos before I start advertising. 225 out the door price. Jig located and tig welded to perfection. PM me for more info if interested. I also get a huge discount on shipping which I pass the savings onto you.

I currently run them on both my ls1 s13 coupe and stockish sr20 coupe. Once you drift with knuckles you wonder how you ever drifted without them. Power level doesnt matter but it does help when trying rear entry drifts.

I'd also be interested in getting a set for my s14

word sux · 07-06-2011, 04:57 PM

more steering angle is never a bad thing but if your gonna get knucks you are going to need to change your tie rod setup to reap the benefits

JaeTea · 07-07-2011, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ej2civic

my drift wheels are 235/45/17's on 17x8 + 25 and with my knuckles, tie rod spacers and chopped LCA's it barely touches the frame rai

Do you run a spacer? If not, I shouldn't have any issues.

Luvs2slide · 07-12-2011, 01:48 AM

With increased angle you must remember that this will also slow you down. The more angle your drift is, it also acts a brake. So people w/ more power will gain more benefit. Not to say you can't have an underpowered car with knuckles, but once you're sideways WITH the greater angle, you're going to wish you had more power.

06-24-2011, 10:58 PM	#1
1slowS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 34 Posts: 466 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	custom knuckles/angle kit + stock power i definitely do see myself going lock-to-lock quite often when going for wider lines with my stock setup. oh and don't say "oh you have to have this before you can run this.." i wanted opinions from people who have run some sort of modified knuckles/angle kit with stock SR power.

06-25-2011, 02:21 AM	#8
s13coupedrfter Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 839 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I make my own now and need to finish up some logos before I start advertising. Jig located and tig welded to perfection. PM me for more info if interested. I also get a huge discount on shipping which I pass the savings onto you. I currently run them on both my ls1 s13 coupe and stockish sr20 coupe. Once you drift with knuckles you wonder how you ever drifted without them. Power level doesnt matter but it does help when trying rear entry drifts. Last edited by s13coupedrfter; 07-25-2011 at 07:07 PM..

07-06-2011, 03:50 PM	#14
JaeTea Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: EC Posts: 967 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: JaeTea Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I'm doing knuckles next season. Are front overs pretty much a requirement? I run 17x8 + 0 with a 215 on the fronts and I rub as is. __________________ KILL!KILL!KILL!KILL!KILL!KILL!KILL!KILL!

07-06-2011, 04:13 PM	#15
ej2civic Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern CT Posts: 105 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my drift wheels are 235/45/17's on 17x8 + 25 and with my knuckles, tie rod spacers and chopped LCA's it barely touches the frame rail, and sway bar at the same time. but i don't have any issues anywhere else because I'm tubbed. pinch weld along the back frame is hammered flat my street wheels are 235/40 17's on 17x8 +10 and they don't rub anywhere, maybe the sway bar if just right but i have a big sikky sway bar wide fenders are NOT required at all. you should have no issue on stock rolled metal __________________

07-12-2011, 01:48 AM	#20
Luvs2slide Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NW Florida Age: 42 Posts: 1,490 Trader Rating: (81) Feedback Score: 81 reviews	With increased angle you must remember that this will also slow you down. The more angle your drift is, it also acts a brake. So people w/ more power will gain more benefit. Not to say you can't have an underpowered car with knuckles, but once you're sideways WITH the greater angle, you're going to wish you had more power. __________________

06-24-2011, 11:06 PM	#3
1slowS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 34 Posts: 466 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	awesome. ok, care to share your experience? pro? cons? any gripes?

06-24-2011, 11:25 PM	#5
1slowS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 34 Posts: 466 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	im running 17x9 + 10 with 215/40/17 with +7.5/8 caster, it rubs on the wells as is, but ill probably cut it when i get the kit. im even thinking of going back to stock caster just so i can run wider tires with less rubbing, but I want to see how much i can get away with running 215s up front with knuckles.

06-25-2011, 12:14 AM	#7
1slowS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 34 Posts: 466 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	its rubbing on the front wheel well, towards the head lights. i always figured that it would with the amount of caster i have.

06-25-2011, 01:34 PM	#9
gobackwards Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Petaluma CA Posts: 167 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	chopped knuckles with a stock ka is awesome. don't let anyone tell you that horsepower is needed.

07-06-2011, 01:43 PM	#12
drifted240sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ma Posts: 53 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Good info I was thinking about getting some myself. Do any of you guys experience a bind at full lock with just knuckles and tire rod spacers?

07-06-2011, 03:06 PM	#13
blingbling Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: phoenix az Posts: 360 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^ id like to know this as well and would definitely be interested in a set of those

07-06-2011, 04:57 PM	#18
word sux Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: earth Age: 62 Posts: 1,138 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	more steering angle is never a bad thing but if your gonna get knucks you are going to need to change your tie rod setup to reap the benefits