# Summer '08 Setup **URL:** \ **Category:** Canada Nissan Automotive\ **Created:** [January 9, 2008, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-08-setup/135098 "2008-01-09T21:43:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Osad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3ab097/32.png) [@Osad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Osad)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2008, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-08-setup/135098/1 "2008-01-09T21:43:50Z")
Hey guys, I wanted some input on my tentative setup for this coming summer for DD/Track (GRIP). This is the primary setup for this coming summer. The summer after I have alot of plans aswell. Suspension: JIC SA-1 Coilovers Megan RUCAs SPL Inner Tie rods + SPL ends Proper alignment with tweaked OE specs Brakes: 180sx front calipers / Brembo slotted rotors / Hawk HP+ pads Stock rear calipers / Brembo blank rotors / Hawk HPS pads Stainless lines all around Brake booster delete (Manual brakes) Drivetrain: 5 speed swap (obviously) Exedy Stage 1 clutch disk OE resurfaced flywheel DSShop 1 piece Steel driveshaft JDM S13 VLSD w/ beefy 5 bolt axles Wicked JDM unknown short shifter Tires: Hankook Venture Rss 205/50/15 on a 15x7 wheel Interior: GTR Driver’s seat Some kind of hub and wheel **_Future Plans_** : 7-9 point roll cage Full or near full front and rear multi-link (i have the ability for test and tune thankfully) CA18DET Motorset Rear subframe/spindle/hub restoration + Aluminum subframe bushings Full Energy Suspension bushing kit Nismo front subframe Nismo motor and transmission mounts Nismo steering rack bushings Custom manual steering rack Cusco Type-RS 1way LSD ---
**Author:** ![Kengi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kengi/32/5575_2.png) [@Kengi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kengi)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2008, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-08-setup/135098/2 "2008-01-09T21:58:17Z")
Very good setup Osad. I am sure the List will get bigger as you go. How bout an exhuast choice? ---
**Author:** ![Osad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3ab097/32.png) [@Osad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Osad)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2008, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-08-setup/135098/3 "2008-01-09T22:08:58Z")
I didn’t think it was important to put the exhaust on that list… But I already own a Bee\*R 3" Dual Tip exhaust. ---
**Author:** ![BMWWW](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e5b9ba/32.png) [@BMWWW](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BMWWW)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2008, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-08-setup/135098/4 "2008-01-09T22:21:50Z")
How do you like those Hankooks?-- Are there a lot of good reviews that go along with them?-- I only ask because I came from the world of DSM’s, and just about every track tire choice were either bang-for-buckAzenizes(sp?), Bridgestones for semi-slicks, or Michellins(Bimmer-lads)… Comments on ride quality/durability(when heat-cycled)/bang-for-buck? ---
**Author:** ![BMWWW](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e5b9ba/32.png) [@BMWWW](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BMWWW)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2008, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-08-setup/135098/5 "2008-01-09T22:23:20Z")
Ah, hope you also got all the fluids checked out and replaced with higher-performance juices. ---
**Author:** ![Osad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3ab097/32.png) [@Osad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Osad)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2008, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-08-setup/135098/6 "2008-01-09T22:29:26Z")
I haven’t run the tires yet, this summer I will tell you. I’m getting them because I got a good deal on them, and they are R-Comps, and they do have a decent treadwear rating. Obviously a full tune-up and fluid flushes are implied 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![pcproa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c5a1d2/32.png) [@pcproa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pcproa)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2008, 6:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-08-setup/135098/7 "2008-01-10T06:43:18Z")
Whats your budget and how much is this all gonna cost? ---
**Author:** ![Osad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3ab097/32.png) [@Osad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Osad)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2008, 11:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-08-setup/135098/8 "2008-01-10T11:45:15Z")
I haven’t set a budget. But the setup for this summer will cost me around $4,000 but I already have most of the parts. The second part of the project will run upto and over $10,000 but it’ll be worth it 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![pcproa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c5a1d2/32.png) [@pcproa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pcproa)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2008, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-08-setup/135098/9 "2008-01-10T12:55:26Z")
The budget for my car is about $3G - $4G as well this year. A far cry from last year. I spent over $13G on it last year ☹ ---
**Author:** ![duckJAI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/duckjai/32/5553_2.png) [@duckJAI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/duckJAI)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2008, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-08-setup/135098/10 "2008-01-10T13:10:17Z")
Dan, i recommend NOT getting Megan anything. Only thing that is decent are the coilovers. For almost the same price, I suggest getting Bing’s multi-links. Although I myself was against it, I took a chance and tried them out. Can’t go wrong with 1-year warranty and local part availability. It’s easier going after someone who exists than a large company. They have lasted me a whole season and still strong. Plus, he is local and easier to deal with than with someone behind a phone. In addition, his parts can be ordered separately later on if anything were to break beyond the warranty period. ---
**Author:** ![Osad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3ab097/32.png) [@Osad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Osad)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2008, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-08-setup/135098/11 "2008-01-10T13:26:33Z")
Ya I’m thinking about picking up full rear Bing’s multi-link right now… But I think I will run these Megan RUCA this season since I don’t have the money for the multi-link now. Megan was not my first choise. The oppurtunity arose and I just grabbed them. I would like to upgrade to full SPL multi-link minus all lower control arms. It’s too complicated to adjust roll center and correct bump steer, I’m just going to have to stay above 2" or so in lowering. ---
**Author:** ![duckJAI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/duckjai/32/5553_2.png) [@duckJAI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/duckJAI)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2008, 2:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-08-setup/135098/12 "2008-01-10T14:42:39Z")
> [@wtb: car cd player](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-car-cd-player/2322/17): > > Ya I’m thinking about picking up full rear Bing’s multi-link right now… But I think I will run these Megan RUCA this season since I don’t have the money for the multi-link now. Megan was not my first choise. The oppurtunity arose and I just grabbed them. > > I would like to upgrade to full SPL multi-link minus all lower control arms. It’s too complicated to adjust roll center and correct bump steer, I’m just going to have to stay above 2" or so in lowering. Don’t bother with the SPL Multi-link. They are great don’t get me wrong, but they achieve the same purpose as Bing’s. They both allow to adjust camber and toe and to give the customer a reliable product. Megan, however does not produce a reliable product. You will not feel much difference with multi-link unless you change your alignment. It will tighten up the old bushings in the OEM arms but that’s hardly noticeable. I was going to get SPL but that would cost me at let $850CND compared to the $500ish multi-links from Bing. I would personally sell the Megan’s while you can and get most if not all your money back and save for the full set from Bing. Don’t take the chance with Megan, it might break on you. I’ve seen it various times on Zilvia. ---
**Author:** ![Osad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3ab097/32.png) [@Osad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Osad)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2008, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-08-setup/135098/13 "2008-01-10T15:32:33Z")
Well remember, drifting it alot more suspension intensive than grip. Most Zilvia users are into drifting… But ya I might put it back up for sale and get the Bing’s multi-link. ---
**Author:** ![Osad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3ab097/32.png) [@Osad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Osad)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2008, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-08-setup/135098/14 "2008-01-10T15:34:29Z")
And yes I will be changing the alignment. Not excessively, as stock specs are fantastic. I just want to mainly correct settings that change as the car is lowered. But that’s the beauty, I have the oppurtunity to test and tune at Dunnville. So I will try out some different settings and see how they feel compared to other ones. Then I’d like to take my finding to Sasha or someone with some extensive suspension know-how and see what they think from my reports. ---
**Author:** ![Osad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3ab097/32.png) [@Osad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Osad)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2008, 2:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-08-setup/135098/15 "2008-01-11T02:39:59Z")
Any comments, questions, criticisms are welcome… post away! I appreciate any critiques and advice you have to offer! ---
**Author:** ![Osad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3ab097/32.png) [@Osad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Osad)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2008, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-08-setup/135098/16 "2008-01-11T11:46:54Z")
Hahahaha, you know what I was doin’ 😉 ---
**Author:** ![pcproa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c5a1d2/32.png) [@pcproa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pcproa)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2008, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-08-setup/135098/17 "2008-01-11T12:00:47Z")
Don’t Flatter yourself Pete. Osad is really awaiting my insight into his whole project. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Osad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3ab097/32.png) [@Osad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Osad)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2008, 11:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-08-setup/135098/18 "2008-01-12T23:48:03Z")
Ok Pat, well where is it? ---
**Author:** ![kazzxtrismus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3bc359/32.png) [@kazzxtrismus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kazzxtrismus)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2008, 8:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-08-setup/135098/19 "2008-01-13T20:36:51Z")
for streetability a booster is probably required by law if your car came with the booster as most break modigfications are only allowed if they are DOT/SAE /DMV approved. no car has had a manual breaking system approved since the early 80’s ( i think) this is also considdered a downgrade and most likely not allowed… also as some people do know removing the ABS is not allowed on some vehicles in some places… (ontario i am not sure) AND just remember you car will be towed and crushed immediately in some US states for the mods you are speaking of… so no road trips to the us… Also, power breaks were invented in the 30’s/40’s as they are better tham manual breaks. if you want to delete the booster for any reason I would considder a relocation bracket it would mount to the origional location and move the master upt to about 4 or 6 inches in any direction…then all you need to do is put a scoop on your car to direct a little heat away…probably about 2 1/2" tall x 4-5" wide. this will cool the master and the reservoir quite a bit an act nicely as a diffuser for the knot of air in the windsheild/mirror/apillar/hood zone. also will you be running an air plate under the car? should only cost like $120 and saves an ass load of areodynamic issues ---
**Author:** ![Osad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3ab097/32.png) [@Osad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Osad)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2008, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-08-setup/135098/20 "2008-01-13T20:44:51Z")
I haven’t thought much of aerdynamics. I just want to have a fun car on the track, that feels really good. Aerdynamics shouldn’t be an issue at this level or speeds I plan to be taking this thing to. I will no be street driving the car after this summer, and the car wouldnt pass any kind of safety inspection once I have ALOT of the modifications done, so a ‘special’ one would be in order. The cage will not be done until the car is off the road next season and it will never be street driven again. The pivot point of the brake will, can, and SHOULD be changed. * * * This is what I want to see. I want more criticism as to what would be more effective. Also, I may be picking up soem sway bars and endlinks this Tuesday, this will be added to the list and was the plan, just didnt think I had the money to do it. More advice/criticism PLEASE! [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-08-setup/135098.md?page=2)