Over the past couple months we have been developing our suspension to meet a new type of driving style, competitive drifting. This emphasizes a balanced car, not the kind that can lose traction running over a pebble. It uses many serious adjustments to suspension geometry and steering angle to produce a car that not only slides, but does it aggressively, predictably, and with lots of speed.
Tonight I installed S14 to S13 rear subframe conversion bushings from SPL Pro Suspension. Due to time constraints we decided to leave this one up to those who had already traveled the path, and their package does not disappoint. The kit includes spacers, allowing us to adjust our rear roll center and squat characteristics very quickly on track, a key tool in adapting to different courses and drivers.
To correct roll center in the front as well we've made modifications to the subframe. These corrections put the car's front suspension components in a more natural state, closer to the angles they were originally conceived to operate in. This has many advantages for our car, and I cannot wait to feel the difference.
Many custom builds involve more extensive modification to the subframe. For now we've chosen to go with a simpler option. This makes our impressions of how the car has changed much more precise, as we continually add other changes, creating a product that performs and is easy to replicate. We hope to offer a lot of new services for the S13 and S14 chassis after some serious testing. Stay tuned, there's lots more to come.
Alexander "Axle" Riser
Driver, Team MSA | MSAStore.com | BCRacingDirect.com
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