Rear Suspension replacement TT to NA
#1
Rear Suspension replacement TT to NA
'91 TT owner.... Son spins out and smashes left side wheels into curb. lots of bent suspension parts, so after tuning up son with steel toe boot, I locate a complete suspension from a N/A zx.
Of course when I get the rear subframe in place it's only then I notice there are no mount points for the Hicas rear steering...
Can I just remove the Hicas and send the power steering fluid back to the pump by connecting the two hoses together. And if so is there a fitting that will do this without having to destroy the hose ends?
I've seen the rear steering eliminator kits sold but it looks like they mount up to the same points the Hicas does. I'd want the same performance gains on the cheap with the correct fitting if possible.
Phyber
Of course when I get the rear subframe in place it's only then I notice there are no mount points for the Hicas rear steering...
Can I just remove the Hicas and send the power steering fluid back to the pump by connecting the two hoses together. And if so is there a fitting that will do this without having to destroy the hose ends?
I've seen the rear steering eliminator kits sold but it looks like they mount up to the same points the Hicas does. I'd want the same performance gains on the cheap with the correct fitting if possible.
Phyber
Last edited by phyberoptic; 05-01-2011 at 09:03 AM. Reason: completion of thought
#2
Get a non-turbo power steering pump.
And you know the NA rear end is 4.902, as compared to the TT's 3.692, right? More importantly, that your son's car will now accelerate harder... sounds like the opposite of what you'd want.
And you know the NA rear end is 4.902, as compared to the TT's 3.692, right? More importantly, that your son's car will now accelerate harder... sounds like the opposite of what you'd want.
Last edited by ZLover4Life; 05-01-2011 at 02:57 PM.
#3
It's my car not his, so he won't be driving it anymore. Maybe I should locate the differential from the NA also??
-=Phyber
#4
I think you're best off leaving the stock TT equipment. It's stronger, increases gas mileage (the larger NA rear end means you'll be at a higher RPM for the same speed), and HICAS is an amazing system. But that's just me. Do what you want.
#5
http://www.z1motorsports.com/product...oducts_id=2474
there you go. And if I remember right. the TT rear diff doesn't fit on the NA frame.
there you go. And if I remember right. the TT rear diff doesn't fit on the NA frame.
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#9
You've heard horror stories from bad drivers who wanted to blame the car. lol
For super-experienced drivers, it can slow them down if they're not used to it, and the weight becomes a serious factor. For poorly skilled drivers, it's a scapegoat. For everyone else, it's awesome. And I even know one person who frequents Solo II events and loved HICAS (Luke at Tire Rack... used to run his Z on their proving grounds frequently, until he switched to Porsche).
For super-experienced drivers, it can slow them down if they're not used to it, and the weight becomes a serious factor. For poorly skilled drivers, it's a scapegoat. For everyone else, it's awesome. And I even know one person who frequents Solo II events and loved HICAS (Luke at Tire Rack... used to run his Z on their proving grounds frequently, until he switched to Porsche).
Last edited by ZLover4Life; 05-02-2011 at 06:01 PM.
#10
http://www.z1motorsports.com/product...oducts_id=2474
there you go. And if I remember right. the TT rear diff doesn't fit on the NA frame.
there you go. And if I remember right. the TT rear diff doesn't fit on the NA frame.
But, now I'm bummed that the Diff will not fit.....
Off to look for a complete suspendsion... a N/A diff, or a TT subframe, whatever is cheapest and available quickest.
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