ways to improve handling

popnGEAR · 03-26-2001, 06:09 PM

Hey guys, I bought a used 98RS about a month ago and it came with very stiff aftermarket suspension and toyo proxes FZ4s. It handles great but I'm wondering what i can do to make it even better.

Oh and i wouldn't mind if someone besides an intake what the next step in boosting acceleration would be, i'm not interested in top speed.

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Jazz95 · 03-26-2001, 06:19 PM

Whoever had it before you probably did stage 1 suspension. Try stage two. It can get pretty expensive, so be careful. If you want to see what I'm talking about, check out CobbTuning.com. They've got some choice meat.

popnGEAR · 03-26-2001, 06:26 PM

Ouch, that is pretty expensive, i'm just a lowly student trying to have a little fun with the car =b

tmat3 · 03-26-2001, 06:35 PM

1) If stock rear sway bar is on your car, then I would probably get an adjustable rear sway bar.

2) Strut tower bars (especially on rear) would help a little.

3) stiffer bushings on suspensions.

4) Using 17in wheels.

In terms of getting better acceleration, how about exhaust and intake?

Jonathan_Yi · 03-27-2001, 12:25 AM

Yeah definately sway bar; someone suggested 20mm front and 18mm rear. Everyone will tell u different things. It's your choice.
Other things u can get are the sway-bar endlinks and maybe an anti-lift kit. Whiteline makes all of these, not too expensive I might add. And Whiteline makes adjustable 18/20/22 mm rear sway-bar too.

[This message has been edited by Jonathan_Yi (edited March 27, 2001).]

Xio · 03-27-2001, 06:28 PM

Get a performance alignment done and maybe some R compound tires...

03-26-2001, 06:09 PM	#1
popnGEAR Scooby Specialist Member#: 4616 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bellevue, WA Vehicle: 1999 2.5RS RBP	ways to improve handling Hey guys, I bought a used 98RS about a month ago and it came with very stiff aftermarket suspension and toyo proxes FZ4s. It handles great but I'm wondering what i can do to make it even better. Oh and i wouldn't mind if someone besides an intake what the next step in boosting acceleration would be, i'm not interested in top speed. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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03-26-2001, 06:19 PM	#2
Jazz95 Scooby Newbie Member#: 4600 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Bel Air Subaru Nissan Group Vehicle: Da Ridge Racer	Whoever had it before you probably did stage 1 suspension. Try stage two. It can get pretty expensive, so be careful. If you want to see what I'm talking about, check out CobbTuning.com. They've got some choice meat.

03-26-2001, 06:26 PM	#3
popnGEAR Scooby Specialist Member#: 4616 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bellevue, WA Vehicle: 1999 2.5RS RBP	Ouch, that is pretty expensive, i'm just a lowly student trying to have a little fun with the car =b

03-26-2001, 06:35 PM	#4
tmat3 Scooby Specialist Member#: 2817 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: NYC and Troy, NY Vehicle: 2001 Impreza 2.5RS BRP	1) If stock rear sway bar is on your car, then I would probably get an adjustable rear sway bar. 2) Strut tower bars (especially on rear) would help a little. 3) stiffer bushings on suspensions. 4) Using 17in wheels. In terms of getting better acceleration, how about exhaust and intake?

03-27-2001, 12:25 AM	#5
Jonathan_Yi Scooby Newbie Member#: 2030 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Fredericksburg, VA USA Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS coupe Blue Ridge Pearl	Yeah definately sway bar; someone suggested 20mm front and 18mm rear. Everyone will tell u different things. It's your choice. Other things u can get are the sway-bar endlinks and maybe an anti-lift kit. Whiteline makes all of these, not too expensive I might add. And Whiteline makes adjustable 18/20/22 mm rear sway-bar too. [This message has been edited by Jonathan_Yi (edited March 27, 2001).]

03-27-2001, 06:28 PM	#6
Xio Scooby Specialist Member#: 3805 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: International Location: Paris, FR / Houston, TX Vehicle: 2011 STi Sedan SWP 2011 Outback ABP	Get a performance alignment done and maybe some R compound tires...