I'm looking for high speed stability (65+ mph - highway) with a relatively comfortable ride. I don't care about looks or ride height. I don't want to feel like a bobble-head doll because of poor ride quality, but I don't want the car to have that "loose" feeling at speed or when changing lanes. Lets say I'm starting from stock springs/struts, and I have poly bushings all around, Addco front and rear bars, and the TTR K-brace.
What specific changes would you recommend and why? (Please no IRS swap or anything dramatic like that
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but seriously, a nice adjustable strut and some moderate drop springs will give you what you want.
Don't care about drop and on a budget I'd say Eibach Pro-Kit and AGX's.
Got a little more money to spend on struts, I say Tokico D-specs or Koni Yellows if you feel up to the modding for them.
Want a stiffer, lower spring, go to the Sportlines.
Just my opinions
. My favorite setup out of many was the Sportline/yellow combo and I've also ridden in a Sportline/d-spec car many times.....handles excellent yet also rides comfortably. I'd go D-specs now due to the fact they bolt right up.
get front/rear strut bars as well.
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have a good custom alignment done shimming the rear because from the factory the rear is not even close.
see ya!
Sway bars would help more than strut tower bars... but whatever.
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Yes, noob, the search button is for you...
he already has the sway bars.
The_TwStD_1 wrote:Sway bars would help more than strut tower bars... but whatever.
Try reading sir, it works great.
novaracer wrote:have a good custom alignment done shimming the rear because from the factory the rear is not even close.
huh? my rear is stock and was in perfect alignment when i had mine done on yellows/sportlines.
failing to prepare is preparing to fail.
Koni sport kit. Struts and springs in one box, engineered and matched up.
I had that setup + addco 1" F/R swaybars and it made for a very, very nice neutral setup.
If I had the money, I would go for the Gravana setup, but the Koni set is pretty nice (Gravana didn't have theirs when I built mine).
If you can catch a sale the sport kit runs ~600, otherwise it's a bit closer to 800. But it is springs and struts in one box.
Konis do take a bit of skill with some tools though, and it really, really helps to have access to a drill press.
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Sleeper style, they don't see it coming that way.
I've read several reviews of road magnet springs, and aside from clunkyness in the rear, they seem like exactly what I'm looking for - great ride quality with improved handling/stabilty at speed. What do you guys think? I'd most likely pair them with koni yellows.
Darkstar's review was especially enticing. Who wants to buy my sportlines? lol
John Benham wrote:some reading material for you then.....
yep, i read that one. I think i read all JBO has to offer on suspension lol. These look like a winner for me. Is there anyplace else to buy them except for the supplier?
The_TwStD_1 wrote:Sway bars would help more than strut tower bars... but whatever.
That's retarded.
Without a good chassis, you can't have a good suspension.
The chassis is the foundation of the car and without a good foundation, the suspension has nothing to stand on.
Without a good stiff chassis, all the suspension work is going to do is twist an already weak chassis of the J-body and make things squirm at speed.
What's the first thing that a top tuner does to his Import. Stiffen the chassis. Seam weld the body. Add bracing or a roll cage.
Then, they add the suspension.
Basics start with front and rear strut brace.
Then, add the K-brace from TTR and go from there.
You'll notice vast improvement on a stock suspension setup and will be thrilled at the ride.
Then think about adding your springs and struts to a now stiff chassis.
Good luck.
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