suspension mod best bang for the buck.
01-19-2011, 04:11 PM
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There are a lot of good pieces out there to choose from.
Subframe connectors keep the car slid and help with weight transfer.
Strano makes some sway bars that both increase handling capabilities, as well as cut down on weight (obviously good for any kind of performance).
Also depends on your power level and other mods. Lower Control arms (LCA's) and relocation brackets help cut down on wheel hop/traction loss and improve 60 foot times.
Also, springs and shocks can really help stiffen up the car. Many people say this is the most worth while suspension mod, but it's also the most expensive usually.
Subframe connectors keep the car slid and help with weight transfer.
Strano makes some sway bars that both increase handling capabilities, as well as cut down on weight (obviously good for any kind of performance).
Also depends on your power level and other mods. Lower Control arms (LCA's) and relocation brackets help cut down on wheel hop/traction loss and improve 60 foot times.
Also, springs and shocks can really help stiffen up the car. Many people say this is the most worth while suspension mod, but it's also the most expensive usually.
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01-19-2011, 07:48 PM
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i built a full suspension for my car and the lca relocation brackets and torque arm gave me the most noticeable difference. for the torque arm do a tunnel mount, really cuts down on squat and pushes the car straight instead of down
i still have the stock rear sway bar, but i'm working on upgrading that, not sure what kind of gains that will give you, i know my stock one was loose and i tightened it and it made a huge difference
sfc's got rid of some vibrations and stiffened the car up a little bit
i still have the stock rear sway bar, but i'm working on upgrading that, not sure what kind of gains that will give you, i know my stock one was loose and i tightened it and it made a huge difference
sfc's got rid of some vibrations and stiffened the car up a little bit
01-19-2011, 08:40 PM
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Funny thing is, nobody is wrong here. Hardly any suspension piece is a "waste of money"
Honestly, I forgot the mention tires, but they are the most important thing IMO. You can't go anywhere if you don't hook up!
Also, a lot of people hate on the strut tower brace. Not sure why, my buddy's '94 had shot bald *** tires on the front, when we put the strut tower brace on, it felt like he had new tires. Really sturdied up the front of the car...doesnt do much for drag racing though
Honestly, I forgot the mention tires, but they are the most important thing IMO. You can't go anywhere if you don't hook up!
Also, a lot of people hate on the strut tower brace. Not sure why, my buddy's '94 had shot bald *** tires on the front, when we put the strut tower brace on, it felt like he had new tires. Really sturdied up the front of the car...doesnt do much for drag racing though
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01-19-2011, 10:08 PM
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i made my torque arm with poly bushings. rides fine. if you hit a bump it makes a little bit of noise but i would say it's 100% streetable
tires are also important like everyone said. not really sure tires fall under "suspension" tho? maybe i'm wrong.. lol
tires are also important like everyone said. not really sure tires fall under "suspension" tho? maybe i'm wrong.. lol
01-19-2011, 11:55 PM
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i built a full suspension for my car and the lca relocation brackets and torque arm gave me the most noticeable difference. for the torque arm do a tunnel mount, really cuts down on squat and pushes the car straight instead of down
sfc's got rid of some vibrations and stiffened the car up a little bit
sfc's got rid of some vibrations and stiffened the car up a little bit
01-20-2011, 01:23 PM
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definitely go tunnel mount. takes the stress off the transmission and shortens the length of the arm
never thought about the rear end noise amplification, my rear doesn't make any noise so i guess i'm lucky
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01-20-2011, 03:54 PM
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Its hard to say which is the best bang for the buck since all the components compliment eachother in one way or the other. If you got wheel hop issues during launch some rear Lower control arms will solve that. if you want to stiffen the car up subframes help a ton. torque arm if you want more consistant harder lauches.
knock out one thing at a time.
knock out one thing at a time.
01-20-2011, 05:42 PM
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Its hard to say which is the best bang for the buck since all the components compliment eachother in one way or the other. If you got wheel hop issues during launch some rear Lower control arms will solve that. if you want to stiffen the car up subframes help a ton. torque arm if you want more consistant harder lauches.
knock out one thing at a time.
knock out one thing at a time.