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04-27-2002, 02:33 PM | #1 |
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What are the main suspension/handling mods?
I'm thinking about upgrading my suspension before the power.
But don't know where to start. I already have a 20mm rsb from a WRX, and know for certain that I don't want coilovers. So where do I go from here? BTW, still on RE-92's, but only for a little while longer. What is the full list of options I could do? Springs, Struts, Tower Brace, etc. (Just wanna make sure I know everything) Suggestions?
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04-27-2002, 04:33 PM | #2 |
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the rear sway bar makes a ton of difference. I might reccomend you upgrade to a stiffer one with 3-position adjustment AND endlinks. The stock endlinks are rubber, so aftermarket metal ones w/bushings get more out of the swaybar sooner. You could just upgrade to these now, and the swaybar later.
Tires are a must and wheels - these should be considered in your handling upgrade path. If you can't afford 17's (some are down to $150/wheel now) and good tires to match, then consider a good 16" tire like a S0-2 or the cheaper RE-730's or cheaper still the Kuhmo's. Since you mentioned you don't want to pony up for coilovers, then you may consider lowering springs. They run about $250/set. The lower ride height and stiffer spring will reduce body-roll significantly. There is some debate as to whether the springs will match the stock struts and the impact that has overall. Still a lot of folks go this route and they like it. Ride-height is not adjustable like with coilovers, so your ground clearence will suffer if you plan any off-roading. If you don't plan to go with coilovers, than strut-tower braces are a bit overkill. Tower braces are only necessary when you start transmitting the handling forces to the body of the car via: lower profile tires and stiffer springs/struts. The other inexpensive handling mod is the Anti-Lift Kit (ALK). It induces dynamic camber by adding negative caster. Some love this, but many avoid it. Read up on it and decide yourself. Unfortunatly with suspension mods, there are two ways to upgrade - cheap and small improvements and expensive and big improvements. You may consider whether to do small mods or to wait and save $$ for some of the bigger improvements - like the 17's or coilovers. Casey (saving for 17's and coilovers) |
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