FC subframe into FB thread

Whizbang · 06-25-2013, 04:06 PM

STEP 5: Suspension and Brakes

Technically, you can use the FC struts, with FB springs and tops. But even with something like an Eibach lowering spring. The car seemed to ride... a little high.

The other route is choosing one of the many FC coilover options! I especially recommend the pillowball tops considering the deflection we have due to the caster gains. Myself, I found a nice set of HKS Hipermax, used of course. You can even make the rear coilovers "work" but I'll cover that another time. The only work required to use the top hats is the holes must be lengthened outwards in order to accomodate the slightly larger pattern. Simple work with a round file, or ferrous bit.

Then you must choose what do you about your brakes. There are three options. Well four, but no one is going to bother with using the 5 lug hubs with the single piston caliper...

5 Lug / 4 Piston Caliper
4 Lug / 4 Piston Caliper
4 Lug / Single Piston Caliper

If using 5 lug / 4 piston...
This is pretty easy. It all bolts together as you found it.

If using 4 lug / 4 piston...
Two things must be done. The first a small spacer must be made that goes between the hub and the brake rotor of 4mm. Aaron cake has a thread on this matter. That thread is HERE. The second is redrilling your rotors to fit the hubs.

If using 4 lug / single piston...
Like the 5/1, this is all a bolt together process.

06-25-2013, 04:06 PM	#7
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	STEP 5: Suspension and Brakes Technically, you can use the FC struts, with FB springs and tops. But even with something like an Eibach lowering spring. The car seemed to ride... a little high. The other route is choosing one of the many FC coilover options! I especially recommend the pillowball tops considering the deflection we have due to the caster gains. Myself, I found a nice set of HKS Hipermax, used of course. You can even make the rear coilovers "work" but I'll cover that another time. The only work required to use the top hats is the holes must be lengthened outwards in order to accomodate the slightly larger pattern. Simple work with a round file, or ferrous bit. Then you must choose what do you about your brakes. There are three options. Well four, but no one is going to bother with using the 5 lug hubs with the single piston caliper... 5 Lug / 4 Piston Caliper 4 Lug / 4 Piston Caliper 4 Lug / Single Piston Caliper If using 5 lug / 4 piston... This is pretty easy. It all bolts together as you found it. If using 4 lug / 4 piston... Two things must be done. The first a small spacer must be made that goes between the hub and the brake rotor of 4mm. Aaron cake has a thread on this matter. That thread is HERE. The second is redrilling your rotors to fit the hubs. If using 4 lug / single piston... Like the 5/1, this is all a bolt together process. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook Last edited by Whizbang; 07-07-2013 at 07:26 PM.