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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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I wan't to upgrade the suspension on my car so that it can handle the corners much better and be a lot more nibble than it is now. This is my daily driver and I don't plan on roadracing or autoXing competitivley, but I do like driving "spiritedly" and may occasionaly (like once a year) take it to the track that is not far from here. I have been reading and learning a lot and will probably go to Sam for most if not all of my parts but I don't want to sound like an idiot when I call him. This is my list so far, BTW my suspension is completley stock right now.

Koni SA at all 4 corners
Ground control coil overs
Adjustable Panhard rod
Sam's Sway bars

I want coil overs because I have long tubes and true duals and I want to be able to change the ride height if I start scrapping over everything.

Is this list overboard for what I want or not enough? It also seems rather expensive for everything like 1700 when all is said and done. Does that seem right too? I don't care if the car rides stiffer but I don't want there to be more squeaks and noises than there already is, or is this unavoidable? Also are there any other adverse effects to upgrading the suspension?
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 02:24 PM
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I also would like to upgrade my brakes. I was thinking brembo blanks for the front with HAWK HP pads. Do you guys think this will be good enough?
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As a smart businessman, I'd say the list is perfect.

As an honest one, most likely the conversation will likely tell you to forgo the coil-overs. Height is workable, either a slight drop with the Koni's and stock springs, or a mild known drop with reputable springs. You ought to be able to figure out if you can go down 1" or not......
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