mello88

Where can I buy your shoes in the USA? online? Can I ask what prompted the change back to cable setup? Thanks for the info.

good input, I've never driven a car with a hydraulic ebrake. I just don't like how much effort is required to lock up the rear on the cables (and s13 calipers) but that probably has a lot more to do with the pads and calipers than anything. That's why I'm holding off on the ebrake until I see how I like the z32 setup, the drum/shoes are much larger and have a much bigger surface area than my s13 setup... Any other input on this topic is welcome!

Well I want to thank all of you for your input, this thread has helped me a lot! Turns out I found a local guy selling an entire s13 cradle, diff, axles and hubs for $50.. Too good of a deal to turn it down, so for now I'm sticking with s13 cradle. Perhaps on another car in the future I'll try the r32 setup. URAS Interested to hear more about z32/r32 cable ebrakes vs hydraulic? I'm going Z32 ebrake for now but was planning to upgrade to a hydraulic setup in the future. Can you share some more details as to why the shoes are better than a hydraulic setup? Thank you!

Great reply, lots of good info! I was thinking the hicas lock bar might be an issue... Mostly wanted the 5 lug, brakes, 4.36 and complete rear as a unit. But you're right it would be easier to buy those bits separately and use the s13 cradle. I have also heard the s14, s15 cradle are superior, but from my research a s14 cradle will not bolt to s13 without some fabrication. Do you know if this is the case for the s15 cradle? thanks again!

Hello from Las Vegas! I've lurked here for a while researching info on my RB swap, but this time I have some questions regarding R32 rear subframe onto a S13 chassis. Basically, my s13 rear subframe has been tweaked for months now (curbed, woops). My next project I want to complete is: * Replace my rear subframe * Go with solid subframe bushings * Go 5 lug at the same time * Upgrade the brakes to larger caliper. * Keep cable e-brake if possible... Otherwise step up to hydraulic * Add rear multilink arms * Go to 4.4 final drive * Goal: Keep/Re-use my 2way s13 non-vlsd/non-abs Kaaz * Goal: Keep/Re-use my s13 coilovers * Goal: Keep/Re-use my Whiteline rear sway bar * Goal: Minimize labor & costs, do most of the work out of car and install as a unit. I've just recently started researching this project, but I have some questions: I think an R32 rear subframe bolts directly up to s13, but will of course require a HICAS eliminator. I am thinking of sourcing a complete r32 rear: subframe+diff+axles+arms+hubs+brakes. I will add solid bushings and multilink arms. 1) Can someone please verify the s13 and r32 rear arms are identical? 2) I believe the r32 non-GTRs came with 4.36 R&P final drive in an r200 housing with 5-bolt output shafts? Will I be able to swap my S13 non-ABS non-VLSD Kaaz 2way diff into this new housing? 3) Was non-ABS an option on non-GTR r32s? I ask because my s13 does not have ABS, not sure if this is going to be an issue (driveshaft length?) 4) One last question, will I be able to use my S13 coilovers with the R32 spindles? Not sure but I think I will need to use r32/z32? coilover lower halfs. I am open to any suggestions you may have.. From what I have read there is no real difference between the S13 and R32 rear subframe, but I want the 4.36 and the 5 lug hubs/brakes also. I can source complete R32 subframe/rear end from our japanese importer, but I need to be sure what I'm ordering first. Thank you for your help