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[Diablo]

Hey guys, anyone know anything about Nismo steering rack? Is it a worthy upgrade for EXTRA GOOD steering response??
What about turning circle?
Last time when i upgraded my EK with a complete Type-r crossmember and steering rack and super HUGE ARB, the steering feel was completely different. It was SUPERB. Handling was SUPERB. In fact my civic had better handling then my S15

Any ideas on the price?

 

[kazama]

Arun,

I tried searching for the Nismo steering rack for s15 and came up with only the steering rack bushes.
Did you mean the Nismo power brace ?

If you're talking about the power brace. I got it a few months back for less than rm500 new.
Not sure whether it would help at all in the steering/handling of the car. I bought it because it looks good.

If you want better handling, you should change all your arms/links to Ikeya Formula.
Check it out here --> http://www.ikeya-f.co.jp/en/product_notice/foot_works.html
The complete set from Ikeya Formula for an S15 would be around RM 12,000.
Mist from drift.com.my, is the only person I know in Malaysia to have the complete set.

I'll be getting the Cusco anti roll bars, and the Cusco tension rod to complement my
Cusco caster rod, Cusco rear camber arm and Uras Tie-rod. Will let you know how it goes.
I still haven't tried out my 'new' KTS coilovers yet. Will get to very very soon. *evil grin*

 

[kazama]

Magic55, finally you can reply here after waiting for them to validate your account.
Call me when you're back. We'll go for a drink with the rest of the S15 guys.

Colin, what have you been doing to your car ? Whats new man ?

Senthil, got your coilovers already ? *drift it baby*

 

[Diablo]

Arun,

I tried searching for the Nismo steering rack for s15 and came up with only the steering rack bushes.
Did you mean the Nismo power brace ?

If you're talking about the power brace. I got it a few months back for less than rm500 new.
Not sure whether it would help at all in the steering/handling of the car. I bought it because it looks good.

If you want better handling, you should change all your arms/links to Ikeya Formula.
Check it out here --> http://www.ikeya-f.co.jp/en/product_notice/foot_works.html
The complete set from Ikeya Formula for an S15 would be around RM 12,000.
Mist from drift.com.my, is the only person I know in Malaysia to have the complete set.

I'll be getting the Cusco anti roll bars, and the Cusco tension rod to complement my
Cusco caster rod, Cusco rear camber arm and Uras Tie-rod. Will let you know how it goes.
I still haven't tried out my 'new' KTS coilovers yet. Will get to very very soon. *evil grin*

Hmmmmm, i think i made a mistake. there are only Nismo bushings and no steering rack.
I think i already have that nismo piece under my car. My car came with nismo undercarriage and the cusco ARBs.

As for the Ikeya stuff... i think 12k is a ridiculous price lor...
for some simple iron rods here and there.. gotta pay so much huh.... tats daylight robbery lor...
gotta find alternatives. =)

 

[one8t]

wah s15 family growing. i think nx tt i damn paiseh weh drive 180 only. must faster get s15.

a pic of last week at under5ive.

present and future. lol.

 

[kazama]

Hmmmmm, i think i made a mistake. there are only Nismo bushings and no steering rack.
I think i already have that nismo piece under my car. My car came with nismo undercarriage and the cusco ARBs.

As for the Ikeya stuff... i think 12k is a ridiculous price lor...
for some simple iron rods here and there.. gotta pay so much huh.... tats daylight robbery lor...
gotta find alternatives. =)

What coilovers are you running at the moment ?
Can you give me some feedback about the Cusco ARBs ?

yeah I do agree that RM 12k is a lot of money.
I think you should get things bit by bit.
Start with castor rods and tie-rod + tie-rod ends.
They are the 2 easiest things that needs to be changed.
I've changed my tie-rod ends twice already. Malaysian roads. *sigh*
So by putting in aftermarket ones, they'll last longer.

 

[kazama]

wah s15 family growing. i think nx tt i damn paiseh weh drive 180 only. must faster get s15.

a pic of last week at under5ive.

present and future. lol.

^^^ The world's highest S15 (from the ground) !

Don't need to feel paiseh owning a 180 man. I always wanted one.
In fact I nearly bought one a few months back. They're nice.
When my car is ready, I'm gonna bring a few 180s and an S14 along with me for our TT.
A group of us; Under5ive boys. hehe.

The more the merrier man, as long as the group is not TOO big till
we start having politics, sitting different tables, etc.

 

[kennji]

Hey guys, anyone know anything about Nismo steering rack? Is it a worthy upgrade for EXTRA GOOD steering response??
What about turning circle?
Last time when i upgraded my EK with a complete Type-r crossmember and steering rack and super HUGE ARB, the steering feel was completely different. It was SUPERB. Handling was SUPERB. In fact my civic had better handling then my S15

Any ideas on the price?

i'm afraid that there isn't a "nismo steering rack" in nismo's catalogue list but maybe you are looking at a "nismo steering gear mount bush" as mentioned or a "nismo solid steering shaft" which i don't know whether it is still in production or not (cost just under ~rm1k mark). the said "nismo solid steering shaft" had the lower shaft link joint (or damper? as described by nismo) removed and replaced with a solid body shaft. it is meant for drift/track/competition usage and hence the airbag may not function well with the installation of it.

the nismo power brace 2 is pretty good stuff in the sense that the center rod holds together and strengthens the tension rod bracket, spreading the stress evenly during extreme driving conditions.

i reckon there is no need for a full set of ikeya formula suspension parts to be installed. its pretty harsh on ride comfort if everything is installed. plus, the added undercarriage weight ain't healthy too (the full kit is much heavier compared to the stock link arms).

i have listed here 2 other alternatives ideas for the suspension link upgrade path if you are interested:

1. cheapest way is to change everything to the hardened nismo suspension bush (or complete nismo suspension link). do take note that the nismo suspension link package is stock suspension link + nismo bush + nismo logo & silver paint only. nothing fancy here and overpriced. its not adjustable too...

2. a better price x performance way is to get yourself a adjustable pillow ball/rose joint (or whatever you like to call it...) tension rod/front lower arm + rear toe adjuster arm + rear camber arm together with the hardened bush/nismo links for other unchanged suspension links. this way you get the flexibility to adjust the almost all suspension settings without compromising much on daily drivability. its cheaper by almost 5-6k compared to the full ikeya kit. throw in an extra tie-rod & tie rod end and you get extra angle for your difting fun too~~

well, just my many 1 cents stacking up...

 

[auxoura]

when is the nxt meet up... >=D

lol....my car can finally move already but not very fast yet =/

 

[kazama]

when is the nxt meet up... >=D

lol....my car can finally move already but not very fast YET =/

 

[gunner93]

Why not? How about this Friday night at Kayu Original 9.00pm.

1) Gunner93
2) Diablo
3) Magic55 (Pls confirm)
4) Auxoura (No more excuses)
5) Kazama (with BMW or CLK?)
6)
7)

Common lets fill this up...

 

[auxoura]

when i posted it i knew something was wrong...haha

:annoyed::annoyed::annoyed:

 

[kazama]

when i posted it i knew something was wrong...haha

:annoyed::annoyed::annoyed:

hahahahahaha. Will you join us this TT or not ?
I wanna talk to you about turbos.

 

[kazama]

MYS15OC

1) Gunner93
2) Diablo
3) Magic55 (Pls confirm)
4) Auxoura (No more excuses, you must come this Friday because you FFK us too many times !)
5) Kazama (not sure what car yet but it'll be slower than an S15 *grins*)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)


Colin, whats the agenda on Friday ?

 

[kazama]

anybody wants to buy a Nismo thermostat for their S15 ?

Brand new, never been used before. RM 250.

 

[auxoura]

hahahahahaha. Will you join us this TT or not ?
I wanna talk to you about turbos.

Dont know la. If my car dont overheat should be ok I think.
:rotfl:

Btw I didnt go with what Alan suggested. I went for your previous turbo which you sold. Alot of ppl call me crazy but I had to take alot of other things into consideration so I decided on it.

 

[gunner93]

1) Gunner93
2) Diablo
3) Magic55 (Pls confirm)
4) Auxoura
5) Kazama (Pls supply red carpet for Auxoura)
6) Sonoffire
7) Eri "Iceman" (with spare rear tyres)
8)
9)
10)

Agenda : Trade Parts, Japan GT/models, Performance Tuning Sharing, WOT against lansi-chais, smiling police-man, Highway Wangan, Donuts in Kota Damansara etc...

 

[auxoura]

wah like that i annot participate in alot of the agenda wo..

btw...red carpet? i think red fire extinguisher more like it

 

[gunner93]

Aux, LOL... dont worry just kidding! :rotfl: Just bring that Nicely car of yours this Friday. :nod:

 

[silviatub]

Magic55, finally you can reply here after waiting for them to validate your account.
Call me when you're back. We'll go for a drink with the rest of the S15 guys.

Colin, what have you been doing to your car ? Whats new man ?

Senthil, got your coilovers already ? *drift it baby*

Hey Bro,

Sticking with the stock standard suspension for now as my car is a daily drive...may consider it once i have another car in future though...

So what car are you getting bro?

:thumbs: