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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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I do mostly stock driving and I'm ordering some Bilstein shocks and some BMR SFC's and I was wondering if I got some LCA's what sort of difference in ride quality is there going to be? I do not take it to the track that often and I don't want a ride thats too stiff that it feels like I can't drive it. I still want to turn it and feel the car through it. I hope that makes sense to someone..should I go with sway bars instead of LCA's?
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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I didn't notice any change in my 91 when I put in LCAs.
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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LCA's for straight line
Sway bars for turning
Shocks for a little of both
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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Thank you porksoda, what about a PHB if i still wanted to turn. Is that something that I need to look into or what?
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 11:20 PM
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with LCAS and RLBs i noticed no more squat.


PHB is a great mod. stops some body roll in the rear, but it keeps the rear end centered under the car during turns and straightline.
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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^^^yup
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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great thanks so front and rear sway bar and PHB any particular diameter for me? I know there are huge ones and then they're are small ones so which one would work well for just above stock driving?
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PHB is only one size, you can get adjustable or non adjustable though. Also have a choice of different bushings or end links. Call up Sam Strano (sponsor on the board) and he will run you through a list of questions and help you decide what is best for what you do with the car so you enjoy it more.
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great thanks for all your input
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 11:49 PM
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I don't know what you consider stiff but the SFC will definently stiffen up your ride and make it a little more bumpy.
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