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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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Tail happy suspension

Well its not really a drift car but the rear end comes out on me all day long. I have GoodYear GSD3 an adjustable RSB and eibach/ Illuminas with the front set to 3's and back set to 4's. I live in a place where the roads are complete Sh%* so I cant set to a firmer setting. Everytime I go through some turns I notice my rear ends slides out on me, any tuning tips you guys maybe I should set the rears to a softer setting or is the rear sway bar adjusted to aggressive, the brackets are currently set right past the brake line. Any tips greatly appreciated and thanks for your time.
Old Dec 5, 2008 | 01:05 PM
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Take the rear sway bar off and your rear end will stop sliding out so fast.
Old Dec 5, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by njmaxseltd
Take the rear sway bar off and your rear end will stop sliding out so fast.
If you take it off...let me know, I'll take it off your hands ($$).
Old Dec 5, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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I see how it is...yea yea its your RSB and short shifter so you should sell those to me at a low price and your rear end will stop sliding out ; ) J/K, but the rear end doesnt even come out at such high speeds, like doing 60 through a 35 turn...on a track......my friends 4th gen does 75 through it. P.S. I know bad comparison but none the less
Old Dec 5, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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learn to drive smoothly, no braking and turning.
Old Dec 5, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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I dont trail brake, and go into a turn smoothly, but uh thanks for the advice.
Old Dec 5, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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Better rubber maybe?

Also try setting your front struts to 4.

I have a RSB and my struts are set to 4 front and 5 rear and I never have any uncontrolled tail sliding.
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