S14 rear subframe swap question

Thread in 'Technical Questions' started by THICK SOUP, May 13, 2010.

  1. Mr Bizzle

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    The angle is built into the frame, not the bushes.
     
  2. THICK SOUP

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    Getting some good info here.

    Does anybody know or know where I can find the dimensions for the S13 & S14 subframe mounting points, mainly the spacing?
     
  3. adams13

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    I'm sure mr bizzle will know, ive just bought an s13 four arm kit frm dw
    now I know I can use them on an s14 frame I think I'm going to go for it!

    Swiftmini are you sure you don't want to meke a couple of sets of offset bushes?

    My question is are there any differences in s14 and s14a subbs?
     
  4. Mr Bizzle

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    S14 and S14a subs are the same - S15 is pretty much identical but the alignment of the lower arms is different again.

    Adams13 - an S13 4 arm kit will fit an S14 subframe (on an S13) no problem - either camber arms will fit.
     
  5. adams13

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    Thanks, the only thing that puts me off is the bushes, may just have to order some from the states
     
  6. Mr Bizzle

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    Just go down your local machine shop and get them made?
     
  7. ptck

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    Is there any difference in handling,traction etc with s14 subframe?
     
  8. Mr Bizzle

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    Yup, subframe is wider (more stable track) and the subframe has LESS antisqaut than an S13. The ones i have driven have felt quite different (in a good way)
     
  9. swiftmini

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    Yes, hence why lots of peeps are bothering to do this mod.
     
  10. swiftmini

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    Right iam feeling a little selfish not trying to help with bushes.

    Reason why i stopped doin.g bits is because i dont have access to machines anymore so have to pay an engineer down the road, this means i cant be competetive price so would rather not have the hassle.

    However i could do with another two sets! so what i will do is call my mate who runs an import/tuner company and see if he will sort me out with two sets at cost in exchange for my drawings.

    He will most probably be more than happy to do it.

    Ill call him tonight and let peeps know what he says asap.

    Cheers
    Kev
     
  11. Mr Bizzle

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    Fuck that kev,
    Just give me the drawings and i'll get them done at cost up here. Im sure i can sort you something out :thumbs: got a good fab shop near me.
     
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    I'd be up for buying some of either of you providing there the riser style, my local machinists are pretty anal
     
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  14. THICK SOUP

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    I found these :- - SPL PARTS

    A bit cheaper, but a still a bit when you add shipping & tax.

    I would be up for some UK spec ones:thumbs:
     
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    i would like to get these drawings also, then i can get the bushes, made here in Denmark.
     
  16. shane f

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    put me down for two sets also
     
  17. THICK SOUP

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    Just had another thought.

    What drive shafts do you use, are the S13 ones ok on the S14 frame?
     
  18. Jamie-PS13

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    I use an S13 diff with s14 backplate. (s13 diffs have solid front mount) I used S14 driveshafts. I think S13 ones are too short.
     
  19. THICK SOUP

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    Cheers mate:thumbs:
     
  20. swiftmini

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    I cant find my original drawing but iam removing the subframe on the weekend so i will measure the dimensions and make a new drawing.

    I may be able to get them made through the books at work. If not i have another cnc shop that i havent used yet and also bizzle can get them done if not.

    Kev
     

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