R32 GTSt rear end movement

[Chris32]

Quick question, I am looking into improving the rear end grip in my R32.

Currently it has Quantum coilovers and Hicas lock kit, and I'm looking at replacing the rear subframe/cradle bushes. At the moment it feels like the whole subframe pulls forward on the left hand side, and doesn't feel good at all. It has gradually got worse, to the point now where I want to fix it!!

Anyone else had this problem? Will cradle/subframe 'pineapples' fix this?

What other rear end mods have people done to improve traction, as I want to get the rear end really setup well to make the most of the power I have

cheers, Chris

[Sydneykid]

Hi Chris you need to closely inspect the condition of the standard bushes in the sub frame. In an R32 (getting on in age) they can sometimes be too worn for pineapples to work successfully. So the idea then is to replace the standard rubber bushes with full polurethane ones. You don't need pineapples that way. If the standard rubber bushes are OK, then you can just add the pineapples.

I would suggest some camber correction via adjustable bushes both front and rear. This, plus caster bushes in the front, will make a lot of difference.

The next step is upgrading the stabiliser bars and, if you don't already have one, a front strut brace is very effective.

Hope that helps

[Chris32]

Thanks for that, currently, I have solid caster rods (rose jointed) at the front, whiteline camber adjustemnt fitted on the front upper arms, front and rear strut braces.

Next time the cars is on the hoist I will check the condition of the stock rubber bushes, I have a feeling they are pretty well buggered, so might have to replace the lot

Is this a big job to do?

[Cubes]

My 32 has recently started to feel like it steps the arse end to the left under hard acceleration as well as a feel of drifty ness at high speeds or where the road surface contains small ruts. It is definitely steering from the arse end.

She has copped constant hard launches & gear changes for the last 2 years ~ 60,000km's.

[Sydneykid]

Four wheel alignment time, Joel.

[Chris32]

My 32 has recently started to feel like it steps the arse end to the left under hard acceleration as well as a feel of drifty ness at high speeds or where the road surface contains small ruts. It is definitely steering from the arse end.

She has copped constant hard launches & gear changes for the last 2 years ~ 60,000km's.

Yeah, my cradle bushes are going to be replaced, hopefully to cure the problem