$800 Suspension Upgrade, help
05-26-2004, 09:06 AM
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$800 Suspension Upgrade, help
I want an all around great handling car, and a drag car. So pretty much a little of everything. I was thinking, TA, SFC, Front and rear sway, and PHD. What ya think?
05-26-2004, 10:57 AM
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Originally posted by Red96Lt1
Ok, new combo. This is a little over my budget, but I might be able to do it.
TA, SFC's, Front Sway, Bilsteins. That would put be about $980. The first combo would be about $870.
Ok, new combo. This is a little over my budget, but I might be able to do it.
TA, SFC's, Front Sway, Bilsteins. That would put be about $980. The first combo would be about $870.
it will hurt your 1/4 mile a bit, but not cause of the loss of hte new TA but cause of hte lowering springs (you will also need lca relocations brackets (this might help a bit to get some of hte 1/4 trackion back
05-26-2004, 02:29 PM
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How about....dump the TA and replace with LCAs. They're a lot cheaper and will improve your rear traction.
Agree with just the front sway only...I hear rear sway is not that effective. Springs if you want, but you'll sacrifice ride quality for handling...it's your choice. I stick with stock springs with the Bilsteins, b/c I have 18" wheels....I feel enough of the road.
Agree with just the front sway only...I hear rear sway is not that effective. Springs if you want, but you'll sacrifice ride quality for handling...it's your choice. I stick with stock springs with the Bilsteins, b/c I have 18" wheels....I feel enough of the road.
05-26-2004, 04:43 PM
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shocks and springs and front sway bar are a great start for improved handling....
if you are possibly looking for higher spring rates but don't really want to lower the car at all, you could look into getting some 1le springs.
getting some bilsteins all around would be good, and possibly even get in touch with sam strano to revalve the fronts to more effectively give you the the ride you're looking for.
his site: www.stranoparts.com
if you are possibly looking for higher spring rates but don't really want to lower the car at all, you could look into getting some 1le springs.
getting some bilsteins all around would be good, and possibly even get in touch with sam strano to revalve the fronts to more effectively give you the the ride you're looking for.
his site: www.stranoparts.com
05-29-2004, 11:54 PM
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As stated above, if you want handling get in touch with Sam Strano...he's the guru of handling. I think he'll also tell you that a STB won't help you, and maybe hurt your handling. They look cool though. I've set my car up as a "cross trainer", I like to drag race and carve corners. It's definitely a compromise as you want weight transfer to improve your quarter mile launches, yet you don't want weight transfer for road racing. You'll ultimately have to decide which type of driving is more improtant to you.
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