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2012-08-16 19:56:56
#81
I usually wear a helmet though.

Suspension mods:

16x7.5 Borbet T's with Yokohama ADVAN AD08
BC Racing BR coilovers (front has 2 finger gap, rear barely 2,5)
Progress rear swaybar
JDM Nissan strutbrace in the front
Front Cusco upper camber arms

Last weekend fitted Energy Suspension bushings (steeringrack, stab.bar, endlinks, trailing arms).

Car has no interior anymore but don't know the weight. There's nothing left from the B-pillar to the trunk besides some OEM dampening sh*t.
Last edited by damasterpnut on 2012-08-16 at 19-57-51.
2012-08-16 20:00:23
#82
Originally Posted by damasterpnut
I usually wear a helmet though.

Suspension mods:

16x7.5 Borbet T's with Yokohama ADVAN AD08
BC Racing BR coilovers (front has 2 finger gap, rear barely 2,5)
Progress rear swaybar
JDM Nissan strutbrace in the front
Front Cusco upper camber arms

Last weekend fitted Energy Suspension bushings (steeringrack, stab.bar, endlinks, trailing arms).

Car has no interior anymore but don't know the weight. There's nothing left from the B-pillar to the trunk besides some OEM dampening sh*t.




Wait do you have an independent rear or is it a beam?

I'm not too far off on the mods:
Drag 15x7" rims, Yoko ADVAN AD08 tires
Bilstein shocks on B&G
Front Cusco strut bar
Rear Octate strut bar
Addco Rear Swaybar
ES Bushings: front swaybar, trailing arms, rear lower control arm bushings (custom fit maxima ones). I used to have front lower control arm bushings and steering rack bushings but the road noise got too annoying.

I am full weight, 2950lbs, plus turbo parts so probably a few hairs over 3000lbs.
Last edited by Vadim on 2012-08-16 at 20-01-45.
2012-08-16 20:02:49
#83
Nope, minivan beam lover all the way this guy. It's a 1998 Primera P11 you know
After the ES bushings I instantly noticed an increase in handling, need to test it on the track though. Will be happening the 24th of september at the Hungaroring.
Need an alignment aswell.

With the right tire pressure, damper settings and the fact that the rear is much lighter than the front I think the car handles quite well. Just a tad lift-off oversteer is possible and I can really set the car into a corner. Sure, understeer will always remain an issue at some stage, but it's not hard to cope with. Especially when the tire are at the right temperature because that's important with these tires.
Last edited by damasterpnut on 2012-08-16 at 20-06-35.
2012-08-16 20:11:48
#84
How much camber are you running up front? I've considered getting them, but I hear they can rotate.
2012-08-16 20:14:39
#85
Just saw your install post on G20.net, looks like your rear is the same as the b15 rear (enclosed) and mount size.
2012-08-16 20:19:01
#86
Camber is fixed, it cannot rotate unlike the SuperPro bushingkit which I think sucks.
Last time I got an 3D laser alignment is was saying -2.1 at the front an something like -1.2 in the rear.
2012-08-16 20:20:42
#87
Originally Posted by damasterpnut
Camber is fixed, it cannot rotate unlike the SuperPro bushingkit which I think sucks.
Last time I got an 3D laser alignment is was saying -2.1 at the front an something like -1.2 in the rear.


Nice, I saw that they were full arms after I found the thread. As for shock adjustment, is that adjusting the compression or rebound rates? I'm really considering getting these if it's compression adjustable. Because then I can alternate how comfy or stiff I want it.
Last edited by Vadim on 2012-08-16 at 20-27-04.
2012-08-16 20:24:41
#88
Hmmm not to sure on which way the stiffness is adjusted tbh...
All I now is that everything set to 0 is almost as comfy as stock, and at 30 (max) it's like riding on wooden wheels.

I drive it up front at about 23, and in the rear towards 21.
2012-08-16 20:26:27
#89
BR TYPE | BC Racing North America

- 30 levels of dampening adjustment (compression/rebound)

Bingo, it does both = win
2012-08-16 20:30:38
#90
Glad I could help you out :P
Now fix something for that beam and give it to me for free so I can add the 'Nordschleife-seal-of-approval'
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