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Solid axle or independent suspension???

Started by MrNisVia · Aug 22, 2003 · 7postsphpBB 2002–04

MrNisViaAug 22, 2003, 7:23 am · #1

guys sorry about this question but does my 1985 200sx Turbo have a solid axle or independent suspension?? its a solid axle right?? thanks.
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200sxmetalmaniacAug 22, 2003, 7:51 am · #2

no, its IRS. only the 84 non-turbo has a solid axle
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ArroAug 22, 2003, 7:11 pm · #3

The IRS is all-around better anyways, so rejoice icon_smile.gif
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200sxmetalmaniacAug 22, 2003, 10:39 pm · #4

seriously
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bartc_jAug 23, 2003, 4:07 pm · #5

ya the only good thing the solid axle would be for is for drag... but the irs can be made for drag almost jst as good but will have the huge advantage in cornering
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PaulAug 23, 2003, 7:08 pm · #6

yeah IRS all the way
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evilryanNov 2, 2003, 5:33 pm · #7

Hey i have the 84 solid rear end here in au.
Is there somewhere i can get say a IRC kit? i'd love some irs