how to lower-stance 1/24

[stratos jdm]

I want to lower-stance my 1/24 plastic model kit and i dont know how. Can you give me some tips?

If you can, answer with pictures.

Its a fujimi nissan silvia s15

Thank you!

[Harry P.]

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[Ace-Garageguy]

By far the easiest way to lower a strut-type suspension, which I assume your model replicates, is by simply cutting the stub-axles off of the struts and relocating them upwards by the exact amount you want to lower the model. This duplicates pretty well one technique used in real cars, and avoids a lot of other cutting and hacking.

Measure CAREFULLY, and mock-up the stock AND final ride height to get an exact idea of how much you need to lower it.

When you relocate your stub-axles, you may find the re-attachment is stronger if you drill holes in the struts and use styrene rod for new stubs, rather than trying to just butt-glue the original stub-axles back on.

To get the "stanced" look, you may have to relocate the attachment points at the top of the struts inboard, closer to the centerline of the car. This allows the tire- wheel combination to lean inwards creating the negative-camber effect. Again, it's just like doing it on a real car. Measure carefully and think through what you're doing.

I have some photos of the lowering process somewhere that I'll try to find.

Edited May 9, 2014 by Ace-Garageguy

[stratos jdm]

Thank you very much. You helped me so much. If you find the pictures let me know.