AE86 drift setup

diss7 · Post by **diss7** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:12 pm

Can someone recommend a suspension setup for an ae86 for drift use?

I've tried google'ing but searching drift+ae86+suspension results in much spam.

Car has 3s beams, hilux rear. But the suspension is pretty much untouched.
It has BC Gold coilovers, and I believe the spring rates are 8F 4.5R

Just like to know what parts make a difference, and what parts do bugger all.

Car has a half cage, but this will be replaced with a full cage.

What is the go to shop in Christchurch for this type of thing?

diss7 · Post by **diss7** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:20 pm

based on this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqKB3gSsg_M
I should get these parts http://www.importtuner.com/tech/0510it_ultimate_suspension_products/

d1 mule · Post by **d1 mule** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:30 pm

Go see simon at SURFAB, he is pretty much the man. his number is on surfab.co.nz

Castor arms, roll center adjusters, possibly lengthen / rose joint adjustable Lower control arms, power steering steering arms (or t3), adjustable panhard rod, rose jointed rear 4 link arms or possibly equal 4 links, rack spacers.

Simon did my adjustable rose jointed bottom arms, roll cage extentions, and equal length 4 links, wilwood pedal mounts and removed the rear tire well among many other wee jobs. All awesome stuff.

example of his work : Equal 4 link boxes and additional cage bars

diss7 · Post by **diss7** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:35 pm

Looks good. That link/website isn't up though. Is it something different?

Truenotch · Post by **Truenotch** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 10:51 pm

^ Totally agree. Never heard a bad thing about simon's work.

Also, try www.garagedori.com for info from local guys. Possibly the www.club4ag.com tech reference also.

d1 mule · Post by **d1 mule** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 12:07 am

diss1dent wrote:Looks good. That link/website isn't up though. Is it something different?

ah so it is, i dont have my NZ phone on me its back in Perth so dont know his number.

his address is unit 7? number 5 Tanner street in woolston, 2 doors to the right of C.A.R. Just pop in and see him, he should be there during the day, if hes not go ask Beau at C.A.R to give him a txt

say Shannon sent ya, hell hook ya up

diss7 · Post by **diss7** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 12:27 pm

Awesome. Takes a lot for someone to get good references from forum go'ers. I'm back in NZ in another week or so, so will go and have a chat.

Cheers.

rollaholic · Post by **rollaholic** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 5:23 pm

why dont ya take it to a few drift days and decided what it is you want to change about how it behaves, then do some research on how to make that happen?

making a whole bunch of mods without driving it between times (or beforehand) means you dont really know if each change has made it better to drive or not right?

diss7 · Post by **diss7** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:20 pm

I hear what you're saying. I've drifted a few silvias at practise days so I have some sense of what needs doing. That said, the rear end of the hachi has me scratching my head at this point. Just having coil overs doesn't make for great slider in a silvia. Was just interested in others setups and opinions.

Jebus · Post by **Jebus** » Wed Aug 01, 2012 3:33 pm

Good place to start is

BC Coilovers
Prothane bush kit throughout
Adjustable Panhard rod
Aftermarket or shortened Caster arms
AJPS thread in rack spacer or similar w/ PS steering arms

Theres definately more extreme options but this setup works pretty good!

I have been drifting for a few years now and set up quite a few AE86's. This is the setup I curently use in my SR20 KE70

AE86fan · Post by **AE86fan** » Wed Aug 01, 2012 8:51 pm

I dont do alot of drifting but I have got a bit of motorsport experience and was amazed how easy it is to drift an 86 on a really basic suspension setup. I have 8kg F, 6kg R, TRD springs and shocks. Rose jointed rear end with some nolathane bushes splashed around and thats it. Even with factory wheel alignment settings its just so predictable and for just having some fun on club days it works mint. I have got a really good diff which probably helps.

QikStarlie · Post by **QikStarlie** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 11:50 pm

Jebus wrote:Good place to start is

BC Coilovers
Prothane bush kit throughout
Adjustable Panhard rod
Aftermarket or shortened Caster arms
AJPS thread in rack spacer or similar w/ PS steering arms

Theres definately more extreme options but this setup works pretty good!

I have been drifting for a few years now and set up quite a few AE86's. This is the setup I curently use in my SR20 KE70

this^ will be a good starting point. then tweak it from there.
and the usual 8kg / 6kg combo, plus a good diff. proper 2 way or locker, not factory hilux. will get it sliding pretty good.