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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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I'm going to start buying parts to do my suspension. What brand is best and what parts should I start buying first. I think the rearend is going to be last for me
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Your goal is dragstrip wonder or F1 handling? Different goals=different set ups.
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Its a streetcar. I want good handling ability
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Start by reading this sticky first:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspension-brakes/513475-canyon-carving-street-suspension-setup-review-long.html
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Its a streetcar. I want good handling ability
Koni sa's and fb 35-36.5mm/rb 22mm.
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C my sig...very happy on road course and on street (stock springs). Lotsa good info on here, and Sam Strano knows his stuff, call him!

Oh, and a performance oriented alignment is a must. I'm running -1.6 camber +4.5 caster and 1/32 toe in. Again happy at track and on street!
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