what's a pillow tension rod?

dshytz · 05-26-2004, 02:21 PM

is it important for drifting? thanks

drftn13 · 05-26-2004, 02:41 PM

i assume you mean caster rod?

on an s13 the caster rods have big sloppy rubber bushes at the front of these rods changing these to pillow mount versions helps feel alot, also having the ability to adjust the amount of caster
so your steering wheel self centers so you can tune it to exacty how you like to steer.

URMachines · 05-26-2004, 06:19 PM

yes. to add, the closer to 0 caster in the front, the more responsive the car will be. typical cars run 3-8 degrees of positive caster cause it makes it easier to control at high speeds but diminishes responnse and versatility.

05-26-2004, 02:21 PM	#1
dshytz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 59	what's a pillow tension rod? is it important for drifting? thanks

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05-26-2004, 02:41 PM	#2
drftn13 D1NZ Join Date: May 2004 Location: hamilton new zealand Posts: 91	i assume you mean caster rod? on an s13 the caster rods have big sloppy rubber bushes at the front of these rods changing these to pillow mount versions helps feel alot, also having the ability to adjust the amount of caster so your steering wheel self centers so you can tune it to exacty how you like to steer.

05-26-2004, 06:19 PM	#3
URMachines Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: East Prov,RI Posts: 131	yes. to add, the closer to 0 caster in the front, the more responsive the car will be. typical cars run 3-8 degrees of positive caster cause it makes it easier to control at high speeds but diminishes responnse and versatility.