leon_s Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Good day Guys, I have been a silent reader, then I decided to purchase my own model kit. I started with a Honda S2000 Mugen made by Tamiya. Before I decided to start, I know from the beginning that I want to lower the suspension. Looking at the instruction, I don't think I can do the shortening the shocks route because the shocks seem to just stuck into place, not part of the structure. As you can see, the wheel and disc brake assembly is attach to the subframe, which then attach to the main chassis. There's no way to lower the subframe, CMIIW. Can anyone share a method or two here? I'm pretty desperate. At the moment, I only have very basic tools. And also this is my first build, so I'm no expert. The simplest solution is prefferable. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 There's no way to lower the subframe, CMIIW....Can anyone share a method or two here?The first big question is how low do you want to go? The subframes can be moved up relative to the chassis somewhat (which will lower the car) by removing material from where they mount to the chassis...both on the subframes and the chassis plate itself. Measure and work carefully.There will, of course, be other minor clearance issues created by doing this that you will have to look for and address, but it's probably good for 1/16 inch or so, which is 1.5" in 1/24 scale.Getting lower than that takes moving the axle centerlines up relative to the suspension uprights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon_s Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 The first big question is how low do you want to go? The subframes can be moved up relative to the chassis somewhat (which will lower the car) by removing material from where they mount to the chassis...both on the subframes and the chassis plate itself. Measure and work carefully.There will, of course, be other minor clearance issues created by doing this that you will have to look for and address, but it's probably good for 1/16 inch or so, which is 1.5" in 1/24 scale.Getting lower than that takes moving the axle centerlines up relative to the suspension uprights.Well, I dont want to go too crazy. I'd say around 2-3mm would be enough thanks for the info btw. Appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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