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Old Sep 26, 2003 | 01:22 AM
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Handling Upgraded!!!

Just got my Bilsteins and Eibach Pro-Kits installed, the ride is definitely stiffer and you feel more of the road. I'm surprised however that the car doesn't really feel all that stiff, my brother's Ferrari was way more punishing. Haven't had a chance to really push the car though so I can't tell yet how effective the upgrade was.

So far, I've got the springs & shocks and the ST swaybars. Next I guess the chassis needs stiffening. I know I need SFCs, but what about strut tower bars and I also saw some X-brace that is being produced now...? Any input on my next mod? Tires are definitely on the list because now I can annihilate the 245/50zr16 Ecsta Supras while cornering. I'm thinking either 275 or 315 wide rubber and probably the Nitto 555s....comments?
Old Sep 26, 2003 | 07:30 AM
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stb and any subframes will help the car IMMENSELY...i couldn't beleive the difference in every day driving after the sfc went in.
Old Sep 26, 2003 | 11:32 AM
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What are you going to do with the car?
Old Sep 26, 2003 | 02:27 PM
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For now, it's purely a street car with occasional canyon duty. I just want a car that feels like a race car. The stiffer and louder it is, the better...as long as I can still sneak bye the five-ohs. Hell, I'd put R compounds on it and drive it if they would last for 10k miles.
Old Sep 29, 2003 | 08:16 AM
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two other suggestions:

firestone firehawk SZ50's

or


Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3


killer dry traction and good tread life
Old Sep 29, 2003 | 08:42 AM
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Originally posted by racr4jc
For now, it's purely a street car with occasional canyon duty. I just want a car that feels like a race car. The stiffer and louder it is, the better...as long as I can still sneak bye the five-ohs. Hell, I'd put R compounds on it and drive it if they would last for 10k miles.
Nitto 555 R2s
Old Sep 29, 2003 | 09:22 PM
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Yeah 275's with that set up is a must..
I noticed abesolutely nothing with a STB.
I noticed the SFC some.

Shocks, sway bars and tires are the key.
Old Sep 30, 2003 | 04:38 PM
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I think the R2s are sweet. How long do those things last?
Old Sep 30, 2003 | 04:47 PM
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8-10K depending upon how you drive them ...
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