How does this sound for a budget suspension set-up....
05-27-2002, 11:05 AM
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How does this sound for a budget suspension set-up.... My car has 67,000 miles and quite a few 1.6-1.7 60 ft launches on it. I want to stiffen it up a bit and make it handle better. I already have my hands on a set of OEM shocks, I got a great deal on them. I also want subframes, a larger front sway bar, a strut tower brace, and the SLP lowering springs. These mods are pretty cheap, will they make a noticeable difference in the handling of the car? I will go to 17" wheels eventually, just not yet....
05-27-2002, 11:46 AM
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Re: How does this sound for a budget suspension set-up.... You need to list other mods on your car H P wise to determine your suspension upgrades. I recommend adjustable shocks such as Hal's. I have learned stock motor with bolt-ons H P mods require one setting while a car with H/C will require other settings. Describe your car more. HOWEVER, IMHO, YOU ARE ON THE RIGHT TRACK. Sidenote--I am currently trying to get my 60' times in the mid 1.5 range on a vig 3200--best so far is 1.602. Don't be scare to experiment on suspension setup, tires, and launch techique.
05-27-2002, 08:10 PM
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Re: How does this sound for a budget suspension set-up.... Kenny I think I left my sway bar at Joe's.U can have it for free.Its a Ws6 front bar.Just call JPR and ask him if he still have my front sway bar?
Get a set of Slp or DD frame conn.
And add the shocks,eibach sport springs,stb and the car will be awesome with 17's.
JS
<small>[ May 27, 2002, 08:11 PM: Message edited by: JS ]</small>
Get a set of Slp or DD frame conn.
And add the shocks,eibach sport springs,stb and the car will be awesome with 17's.
JS
<small>[ May 27, 2002, 08:11 PM: Message edited by: JS ]</small>
05-27-2002, 08:28 PM
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Re: How does this sound for a budget suspension set-up.... Kenny, Where do you want to go with the Formula? Pro touring, Drag or Autox/RR?
I'm not a fan of the KBDD type SFC's for lowered cars and as for the STB, I think its not gonna do anything until you are pushing the limit on a twisty track of some type. Also I would wait until you have enough $$$ to upgrade the shocks while your doing the springs, they're not difficult but just a big PITA so you might as well make it worth while
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I'm not a fan of the KBDD type SFC's for lowered cars and as for the STB, I think its not gonna do anything until you are pushing the limit on a twisty track of some type. Also I would wait until you have enough $$$ to upgrade the shocks while your doing the springs, they're not difficult but just a big PITA so you might as well make it worth while
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05-28-2002, 12:47 AM
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Re: How does this sound for a budget suspension set-up.... You might check out the SLP Level 1 kit. It includes SLP Eiback sprinhs, SLP Bilstein shocks, 1LE LCA's, panhard and front sway bar. I have it on my T/A and am very happu with it. I added a poly torque arm mount, 1LE trans mount and 275/40/17 Nitto 555RII tires on painted 17x9 Firehawk wheels. Tom Byrne has the Level 1 kit on GP for $549 right now; or $599 with boxed LCA's and panhard. This is how much it lowered my T/A
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