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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 03:22 AM
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Are many people affected by bumpsteer problems with a lowered s..??

If so how have they solved this problem or have they..??
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 03:46 AM
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AP1's are really the only affected cars. Install a bump steer kit to solve the issue.
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 04:14 PM
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Either get a bsk to try and correct the issue or learn to drive with it. I've never had a problem coping with it personally.
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 03:54 AM
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Best place to get the kit from..??
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 09:19 AM
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Do research on which kit you want to buy. There are plenty of threads on this forum regarding this topic. I know for a fact that the T1R bsk has failed, and so has the Megan kit. The only bsk I've never heard of failing (doesn't mean it hasn't...) is J's Racing, but it's pricey.

Like I said, you should try and learn how to drive your car without one first
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 10:07 AM
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fail safe solution is to install ap2 rear subframe. oem and 100% safe.
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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don't waste your money on a BSK lowerring the car will help

The less suspension travel the less toe-change.

I never had a problem with it and I've seen pictures on this site of bumpsteer kits that have broke on track. The way I see it you are more likely to crash from a broken "bumpsteer kit" than actual "bumpsteer".


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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 01:13 PM
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I think the only bad thing about bumpsteer is when officers ride your tail and
think your drunk...
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 03:36 AM
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Cheers for the info......
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=817939

actual figures for you. on an ap1 bumpsteer is very severe. probably less so on ap2. but an adjustable height rear toe arm (bsk) will help either model, but has to be adjusted properly.

personally i had mine adjusted as described in the thread, but didn't post the results yet. but now it's adjusted absolutely perfectly--nearly 0 toe change in rear. i believe the front is setup to toe out under compression and toe in when lifting (corner exit)--i have to check again.

yes, on the street, maybe not an issue as you won't be pulling as high g's, but having perfect suspension geometry is the difference between your $35k car and a $500k supercar.
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