http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:54:36 -0400 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 We are currently developing another specialty item for lowered cars from Parts Shop MAX.As an alternative to 8 piece subframe spacers which stiff <noauthor@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 oohlala! white lao tzu<matthewtylerpowers@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 you have 2 weeks haha Never Lift<roberts4571@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 Never Lift wrote ...you have 2 weeks hahaTell me about it!! No finishey no drifty.[quote1221155476=white lao tzu Dan at MAX USA<sales@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 Sweet sausage!! Sideways_In_SD<whitewarrengee@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 ...finished parts[img]http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e10 Dan at MAX USA<sales@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 cool. so how much higher did you end up getting the subframe to sit compared to stock? And what was the reason for having a large amount of the metal Never Lift<roberts4571@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 Its about a half inch higher. The larger than stock amount of material on the bottom is there because it maintains the oem overall height which allow Dan at MAX USA<sales@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 what are the benefits of rising? stiffer ? better feel? more response? fran<fsanchez63@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 you don't removw traction by rising the front of the subframe???Kevin.. Kevin<r_devilz@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 fran wrote ...what are the benefits of rising? stiffer ? better feel? more response?Sure is stiffer, its similar to th Dan at MAX USA<sales@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 the benefit of raising it is: basically since our cars are slammed, Matt and I were trying to think of wayys to correct the geometry in the rear. Never Lift<roberts4571@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 so whats the news on these? they good? info pleeeeaassee xanvai_D<i.novakovic@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 They work great but it will take some time to release because we have to do a huge production to keep the price reasonable - the one offs were expensi Dan at MAX USA<sales@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 no date yet, I will update this thread when there is progress Dan at MAX USA<sales@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 When they will be available???Kevin.. Kevin<r_devilz@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 i didn't see there was a second page that kevin's question was answered. irax<ibsemailis@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 what happens? raising the whole subframe makes everything sit higher in the chassis. Never Lift<roberts4571@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 im buying these Marcus<samaniego_joni@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 hurrrryyyyyyyy! Never Lift<roberts4571@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 they are being made right now. Dan at MAX USA<sales@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 yess girl! send it! Never Lift<roberts4571@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 Nice I did great to wait before ordering from another shop :):)Kevin.. Kevin<r_devilz@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 who else makes subframe risers? Dan at MAX USA<sales@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 if the riser was not available I will be ordering stock alu bushing not riser! Kevin<r_devilz@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 OMGYAYAYAY white lao tzu<matthewtylerpowers@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 have these been tested with roll center adjusters?if so, which? Marcus<samaniego_joni@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 None of the testing cars have roll center adjusters. Here is the final production version of the MAX Solid Subframe Risers track tested and in pro Dan at MAX USA<sales@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 smear it on both sides Dan at MAX USA<sales@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 ok so these are super awesome!my car felt really good at top drift this weekend.2 events ago i broke my drivers side axle (twice), so two of em in white lao tzu<matthewtylerpowers@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 So you put epoxy around the riser and then slip it in? JankiS13<Andy180SX@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 getting a set fo sho Baka..!<tooldepot@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 i thought it would adjust your fitment. similar to raising your car would. Marcus<samaniego_joni@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 when do these bad boys get in..? Baka..!<tooldepot@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 They are supposed to be 2 weeks late, I'll post up when they arrive. Dan at MAX USA<sales@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 Yes thats the latest news Dan at MAX USA<sales@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 gettin all antsy pantsy. just noticed your post on zilvia. 4-24 Marcus<samaniego_joni@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 yay Baka..!<tooldepot@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 Damn count me in for a set of these. I need to setup my pay pal. Ofc. Dangle<areszone@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 bam son. first ones baby. happened to be there when the dude delivered. http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll110/samaniego_ms/DSC04837.jpg[/i Marcus<samaniego_joni@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 got mine too..! Baka..!<tooldepot@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 SFR is in stock now (moved thread from wish list to products) Dan at MAX USA<sales@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 right. these replac the rubber bushings in the stock subframe. Never Lift<roberts4571@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 ... Dan at MAX USA<sales@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 so here is my question then. is PBM gonna make some front Roll Center Adjusters? if not is it suggested by more experienced guys to run RCAs on the fr slideways90<topdrop04@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 moonface racing makes good RCA's. you can get them from rhdjapan.com Never Lift<roberts4571@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 Noob question: Do these eliminate the need for subframe bushings and collars? Basically, just take out the old bushings and install these by itself, r Lifted<iipk87@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 dont know if its been asked, but why dont you guys use roll center adjusters? especially since you can get severe steering angle; suspension geometry slideways90<topdrop04@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 the only good RCA's that i've found are moonface and are hard to get/really expensive. And as low as my car is, it still wouldnt put it back Never Lift<roberts4571@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 dont get megan products period. irax<ibsemailis@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 the only thing you would have to worry about on the front is the LCA and tie rod. the knuckle kit already repositions the tie rod angled down. it basi slideways90<topdrop04@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 thanks! slideways90<topdrop04@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 I have some questions on these, maybe you can help me out.So I installed the risers and install was smooth until I put the sub frame back on the c terrence<tdcoy510@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 hammer the pinch welded seam like pix on page 3 of this thread or cut it so it has a semi circular notch for your RUCA. Mod the OEM ebrake bracketso Dan at MAX USA<sales@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 I haven't tried reattaching my ebrake cables yet so I don't have any advice for that, but I cut out the area on the body where the camber ar WishIHadaSilvia<frog800000@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 do you guys ever reinforce the subframe like welding some seems stronger or anything?? jw i get these bushings this week i wana do everything i can wh chask<haskellphoto@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 I'm trying to use the pictures for reference on making my rucas clear the frame but it's not really helping, and it looks more like the car Matty<mattpommell@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 get MAX ruca. Never Lift<roberts4571@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 So I did a little test after I put everything back in to see how far the rucas would have to travel before they hit.With my current setup there is n Matty<mattpommell@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 still hammer just because Never Lift<roberts4571@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 you can see the gusset plates we added on the lowest mount of the orange subframe (that gets dirt dropped) on page 1 of this thread Dan at MAX USA<sales@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 really ?? i did not know that i heard you cant mod your crossmember either is that true?? chask<haskellphoto@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 reinforcing the rear subframe is a great idea. It's just that Formula D rules dont allow you to do that. That's why most of us havnt done it Never Lift<roberts4571@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 how thick of a sheet metal did you guys use?also, any other area's that could use some gusseting? wisdomination<mfarinas808@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 its usually the lower arm tabs that break from the track edge. 1/8" thick Dan at MAX USA<sales@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 i threw mine on over the weekend very solid i like the feel car kicks out pretty easy also.. compared to how it was before chask<haskellphoto@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 true because your inputs are not being soaked up in rubber bushings Dan at MAX USA<sales@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 fuck you know what i didnt do i forgot to bend the ebrake bracket... that might be why my ebrake wont lock up anymore.... shit lol -_- i was trying to chask<haskellphoto@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 the ebrake bracket gets bent to avoid the cable touching the driveshaft, hope yours is not shreaded....doubt it because it barely rubs anyhowyou p Dan at MAX USA<sales@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 ill put it on the lift tomorrow after work and take a look i tighted the cable after work today and i still didnt notice any differance i added some b chask<haskellphoto@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 yah problem still i replaced the pads with fresh ones my ebrake will not lock for shitttttttt i took a 10 mil and tighend the cabel still no lock... h chask<haskellphoto@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 if its getting smashed its a problem Dan at MAX USA<sales@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 What would be the advantage of getting the risers over the collars? Yarberry<pgpaintballer77@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 the risers actually raise the subframe up into the chassis of the car. Never Lift<roberts4571@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 Corrects travel geometry- better traction- less broken axles Jdori<jdorisan13@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 spanks Yarberry<pgpaintballer77@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 martin says you bend the OEM cable bracket to make it work Dan at MAX USA<sales@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 i have a question ... on the stock subframe the e-brake cable pass in between the chassis and the subframe ... now with the risers instaled ... do rbs14<po_belisle@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 ok but they keep the same route !!!! perfect i will try that !!!! thanks Dan rbs14<po_belisle@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 Any chance of a riser with offset mounting holes so we could use the S14 subframe on the S13? Geno750<cmr750@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 that sounds possible to me Dan at MAX USA<sales@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 Offset bushing would be sick. JankiS13<Andy180SX@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 if i bought your complet rear suspension arm 2 seeks ago ... not here yet ... do i have to massage the frame rail/unibody . or your camber arm will cl rbs14<po_belisle@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 do you guys change the stock camber bolts !!!!??? rbs14<po_belisle@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 i've been searching around for s14 into s13 subframe bushings seems like touge factory used to sell an offset bushing in 2007 but i don' s0apgun<s0apgun@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 i believe the s14 subframe is 3/8's wider on both mounting pointsso thats how much the hole in the bushing would need to be offset s0apgun<s0apgun@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 Soap, if you get a kouki S14 subframe, they are reinforced just like the S15's. JankiS13<Andy180SX@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 oh nice didn't know that thanks for the infobuddy down the street has a zenki s14 shell just chillin that i could pull a subframe off though s0apgun<s0apgun@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 here's a video i uploaded the section on s15 subframe into s13 in the silvia super tuning http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xps7WEhDHbI@ 2:3 s0apgun<s0apgun@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 the subframe will only go up as far as it does with these risers because the frame would now sit flush with the chassis. the lift was the same, it jus Never Lift<roberts4571@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 Just curious, i noticed at the beginning of this topic the subframe solid risers (the silver non colored version) appeared to give a larger lift than Jake<guyonyourcouch@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 I might have missed this, but.. Im having the spacer put in this weekend and I know that it will move the wheels out aprox 5mm. But what about cam pete<tougekid@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 You need to realign all settings including camber after installing the risers. Dan at MAX USA<sales@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169 Thanks, but im looking for a more exact answer. My alignment guy is only there on certain days. So I kinda need to know the how the fitrment on the c pete<tougekid@nospam.com> http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?3169