cyberd0rk

Bought a 2000 TA recently and the thing feels like a tank on the road. Currently the car has MT ET streets on the rear and skinnys on the front (not sure what tire off the top of my head). The car is also lowered with unknown springs. I'm going to be restoring the car to factory height to gain some ground clearance with the aftermarket exhaust. I'm also more than likely going to be getting rid of the wheels and tires since I have no intention of drag racing it. I can imagine the new springs and wheels/tires are going to be 90% of the difference maker, but what would be the next item that would have the most impact on ride quality? I know this is a pretty general question that could have a million answers, but I'm trying to establish a check list of items to check and replace from most impact to least. I don't want to go and replace every bushing if I don't have to.

dojob

shocks are #1

tires are springs follow

cyberd0rk

I've never lowered a vehicle before. Is it typical to replace shocks with specific shocks for lowering or is it typical to just further compress the factory shocks?

dojob

shocks need to be able to control spring rates, worn out OEM shocks won't be up to the task.

If you don't know the spring make/model... spend ~$200 and get new springs. Koni oranges or yellows are best bang for buck shocks.

JD_AMG

Check if you have a front swaybar as well, the po could have removed it since the car is setup for drag. That will make a massive difference as well.

BMR Sales2

iTrader: (40)

Springs, shocks and sway bars are the biggest factors that influence ride quality. Double check and see if the front sway bar has been removed. If it has, you will want to replace it as it will cause a loose and floaty feel in the car. If they are still there, then just doing shocks and springs will make the most dramatic difference in feel

M4N14C

iTrader: (3)

One thing I recommend along with all the great advice given so far is to lose weight... the car that is. I've taken nearly 80lbs off the nose end of my car and while slightly noticeable on the street, it makes a huge difference at the track (the kind with corners). If anything go for a lightweight battery. Replaced my 50lb Optima with a 5lb Shorai and couldn't be happier.