Does anyone have done this ? how many mm spacers is possible to put in? Heard that one guy have done 7mm spacers for more steering angle, is that true?

 

http://www.driftworks.com/shop/steering-angle-spacers.html

That's something I wouldnt mind... the wheel is a tad low

That's something I wouldnt mind... the wheel is a tad low

 

what did you mean by that mate?

That's something I wouldnt mind... the wheel is a tad low

 

Think you misunderstand, the spacers fit down at the steering rack /track rod to extend the amount of lock, drifters use them as it increases slip angle and assists when drifting, nothing to do with the steering wheel position.

 

Jeff TT

Think you misunderstand, the spacers fit down at the steering rack /track rod to extend the amount of lock, drifters use them as it increases slip angle and assists when drifting, nothing to do with the steering wheel position.

 

Jeff TT

 

Jeff, i've been looking into this as doing more drifting these days, can you make this adjustment & in particular do it for me?

 

Cheerz James

how would it work??

 

You put them between the steering rack and the rod arm to make it longer??

 

But that would put the tracking out. so you pull the tracking back in and its the same as where you left off with :confused1:

dont worry about me... going blonde lol.... I'll go back to sanding.....

"how would it work??

 

You put them between the steering rack and the rod arm to make it longer??

 

But that would put the tracking out. so you pull the tracking back in and its the same as where you left off with "

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OK it changes the length of the pivoting point (balljoint in the inner tierod) in relation to the angle of the bottom ball joint. If the steering arms stayed completely straight when they were on full lock your explaination would be correct, however they do not, as the lower ball joint and lower arm move in an arc, this is where changing the relative balljoint angle by fitting the washers it changes the amount of steer angle, in some cases the rack stop is removed for max turn, NOT STEET LEGAL THOUGH

 

Jeff TT

Edited October 16, 201114 yr by JeffTT

So does anyone know exactly how many mm spacers I can put maximum ? Also I know that than I put spacers I need to cut the hubs , there is like a support to lower arm that stops steering angle lock to the limit. If I do both thing I will definitely get extra steering angle lock.

 

BUT ANYWAY is anyone knows any other way how to get extra angle please tell.

yeah a guy who had a proper drift z32 used 3 spacers (thoses driftworks ones) each side iirc, but said their was space for 2 more each side,

 

have a look shame he sold it but will give an idea of how much 3 will do.

I've got one set of spacers on mine and am fairly happy with the results. The way they work is that they allow the tie rods to go into the rack further each side so that effectively the rack moves further and hence you get an extra bit of steering wheel turn each way.

You have to modify (grind down) the lock stops on the hubs to get the benefit.

Well I definitely will try to put spacers I will tell know guys how is going, Thaks for all help cheers !!

how would it work??

 

You put them between the steering rack and the rod arm to make it longer??

 

But that would put the tracking out. so you pull the tracking back in and its the same as where you left off with :confused1:

 

Yes, think about it though, now the distance between the track rods is wider, hence allowing more lock.

Yes, think about it though, now the distance between the track rods is wider, hence allowing more lock.

is is why I want to get more steering angle because I been drifting before with other cars and if you compare 300zx is not drift car because is not enough angle for steering I tried my self and is not good even you parking. LOL