Late this week Dallas will be installing a set of radial arms on our 96 SE. We will be posting PICs a short time later. These arms have a reputation of significantly reducing wheel hop, aiding in quick acceleration by increasing traction. With these you should see decreased 1/4 mile times by decreasing wheel spin.We think we can offer them for a reasonable price. I know we will be looking for a few people to try the first few sets. If you are active at the track, you might want to send an e-mail. I know we will want to test each generation. Will keep every one updated.

Dan WSP

 

Dan, get ahold of me. Dont forget about me!

 

I have a 96 and go to the track. I will be going again within this month and next month and if you give me a reason I will go more often.

Thanks,
Erik

 

Dan-

You've always got me up here in KC. I race on a regular basis and I'm very consistent. BTW, did you see what your non-mandrel bent Y-pipe did for me on the dyno?

Dave

 

Sounds interesting, could you explain more about them and all? I have no clue what radial arms are, how they install and where they go Thanks!

 

Ahhhh yes, praise the lord for this one. If these do what they say they do, I'll be all for it.

For the others who dont know what these do, http://www.overboost.com/story.asp?id=460 is a link.

 

It's easy to install too. Probably as easy as a rear sway bar. I bet you guys will move alot more these than the sub frame connectors. Since no welding will be needed so the average DIY can do this. Are the subframe connectors ready for the 4th gen yet?

 

Wow, are these guys great or what?

 

Yeah, these guys get better and better. Every time I turn around, there's a totally new mod coming out, or they've done a beeter/less costly alternative to other people's mods.

Kepp up the excellent work WSP!

 

ericdwong thanks for the link. I forgot to post it last night. BTW, these are gonna be a bolt on application. So the average do-it-yourselfer can do it in his garage.Also, this mod was an idea that came from an idea sent to us by a maxima.org member. Thanks!

Dan WSP

 

This will be the first time for me dealing with you guys but I may be interested in this mod.

 

What is the negative of this mod? Seems too good to be true. Does is affected the ride over bumps, or steering?

Stereodude

 

I'm pretty sure thatit was me who sent the link. I've always been looking for a way to loose wheel hop and a honda friend told me about these.

 

Where do I buy?

 

Do you guys have the y pipes for the 5th gens ready yet, when i go to your site all it says is in pricing, if they are ready how much, also im looking for a b pipe and a hiflow cat

 

Will you be able to install it with a rar sway bar? Just wondering if I get my rear sway bar if I can use this still. Dont know if they would get in the way of each other.

SuDZ

 

wouldnt this go in the front by the front tires? and the rsb goes in the back?

 

I don't see how they would, radius arms go up front and the RSB goes in the back.

 

Doh, too bad i am back to stock. This would have helped me a lot when i was on a 100shot.

I can't wait for pics! Once again, great job WSP.

 

quick let me buy one before i run out of money!!! i need it before track time!!!!

 

This could provide a nice (and more effective) alternative to new engine mounts. Since everybody who gets the mounts installed reports added vibration due to the stiffer bushings, it would be nice to reduce wheel hop without increasing vibration.

I'm interested. WarpSpeed seems to be doing all the right things.

 

nice. very nice. keep us updated!

wheel hop

 

The Radial Arms look great especially for the reduction in wheel hop. I considered the engine mounts but this solution is even better Does anyone have access to the videos for that overboost.com article? I'd be interested in seeing the difference with and without the radial arms. I've never spent much time at overboost but maybe I should start.
-hype

 

After thinking about it I realized that. Dumb question then. When I looked at the pictures on that link real quick it looked like it was rear mounted.

SuDZ

 

Good shot Dan, let me know some prices and everything, I might give these a test if you give me some details on what that involves exactly, sounds like a nice little tool for less wheel hop keep us updated

 

Will it just stop wheel hop or will it also improve handling any?

Another question is Other things that have been known to stop wheelhop like motor mounts have resulted in shaking of the car... is that going to happen here too?

SuDZ

 

Dan:

How much will they cost?

When will they be ready ?

How much wheel hop do you hope to eliminate ?

Sorry but that link makes my comp freeze, so I couldnt read it. Also, Is this mod effective enough to say it can make our max's act as if they were RWD ?

 

I'm sure they won't be too expensive especially coming from WSP, and if he knew when they'd be ready he would have told us. Wheel hop depends a lot on your wheel size/weight and how much power you have. And there's no way in hell our cars will EVER "act" like a RWD
-hype

 

http://hybrid.honda-perf.org/tech/z10.html and http://www.z10eng.com/index2.htm will give more information on the concept and theory behind the radius arms. Theoretically, the arms should also improve handling, as they will stablize the lower control arms from fore/aft movement and lateral movement being as the bracing bars will be at an angle, while still allowing up and down movement of the control arms.

However the main purpose should be to eliminate wheel hop, or all the front/back slopping motions and drivetrain slack. Hopefully they will not be too expensive, but this is one of the mods I will definately do, no matter what the cost (within reason).

 

Hmmm my old Datsun 510 already had these. hehe.

Last of the modern Nissans to have these were the Infiniti M30s.

Nice to see these come back. Especially when they used the existing mounts to do it all. Nice.

 

I've got Cattman/PR engine mounts on the car already. Would adding the radius arms constitute overkill? Please advise. By the way, I'm in Memphis, and I'll be going to the Memphis MotorSports Park on a regular basis this year. I "might could" test those radius arms on my '95 Maxima SE 5-spd...

 

Very interesting articles. If the WSP Radial Arms can be made to clear 18x8 rims and not require drilling then this mod would probably become more popular than the FSTB, RSTB, or maybe even the RSB The only negative I noticed from the articles is the change in toe due to the preload. Would this extra preload stress any components at all? I'm not all that familiar with our control arms and such.
-hype

 

Hey Bullseye, I have the quaife but got rid of the P/R mounts. Even when I had the mounts, I had significant wheel hop during a 1-2 shift and also in the rain. Do you have this problem? I feel it would not be overkill in traction if you put this on.

I would personally like to try out the mounts on my car, cause the Quaife differential for me added alot of wheel hop during the 1-2 shift, and hopping when its raining outside (or in the burnout box). Not many members here have the Quaife installed, who's still running the stock suspension and motor mounts like I am. I was planning to get the energy suspension poly control arm bushing too, but I'm going to hold off now that these are in development.

 

I have no wheel hop with 16" rims & 225/50 Pilots. I have yet to run with my 15" Kosei K-1s & BFG 215/50 Drag Radials. I'll have a chance to find out how the 15s do pretty soon, as the track opens up in week or so. I hope to have my new nitrous set-up completed by then, too...

 

Hey Dan couple of questions because I know your email box is probably flooded:

Will they be adjustable?
Will they interfere with the front tires at full lock?
Why do you keep coming out with new parts, I'm broke!?!?!?!

 

Broke or not lets keep them coming

SuDZ

 

Same here! Hey Dan.... how are those sway brackets coming along?

 

Could you guys possible develope some parts for the 2000 celica?

We are in dire need of performance parts.

I think radial arms would be fantastic for a celica and would sell very well.

check out www.newcelica.org for our large group.

thanks for your consideration,

Kit

 

Dan, I am concerned about wheel clearance, I have 16x8 50mm offset third gen RX7 rims. They sit very close to my strut perch. I do get some rubbing against the plastic fender liner when turned to full lock. I may want to get a set from you but dont want to have to space out my wheels. Do you think this will be an issue?

 

Nah... nobody likes celicas.

SuDZ