P1Fanatic

Which one would you recommend to spend the best part of £150 on and why? In laymans terms if possible. Car understeers at present if that has any bearing on the outcome. I hear rave reviews about both.

Is bumpsteer a permanent mod or does it need re-aliging after a period of time?

Cheers,
Simon.

IWatkins

Bumpsteer part of the package from Powerstation is perm. The alignment part can of course drift over time/speed bumps/hit curbs/driving over potholes etc.

Cheers

Ian

P1Fanatic

Ian thanks,

Does the bumpsteer mod included alignment in the price? Just want to know what its going to cost me.

Simon.

AliG

yes, 4 wheel alignment is included in the Bumpsteer mod I think this is about £120 from powerstation and IIRC a 4 wheel alignment on its own is about £90

Alistair

P1Fanatic

Im leaning more towards bumpsteer at this moment in time, purely on personal recommendations.

Simon.

mutant_matt

Presumably you have a P1 right? The MY01 and on cars have very little Bump Steer built in so it's really only the old shape which needs the BSM.

The BSM is far superior to Geometry alone (and Geometry can never get rid of Bump Steer) so that alone should decide where you go to get it done....

Matt

chrome

is an anti lift kit a good idea once the bumpsteer mod as been done?

thinking about suspension mods.. but it seems to be peppered with myths..

can someone pragmatic explain the ideal suspension setup for a MY00? looking for compliant ride, but not too firm.. ideally no understeer..
anybody?
thanks.

P1Fanatic

No an MY00 UK Turbo (yes the nick is confusing).

Simon.

UK300No75

I can recommend the TSL geometry alignment. I have had it done to my UK300 MY01 and it makes a huge difference to the handling. Understeer is still present but much less than before. Very neutral handling is OK for McRae and Burns but mere mortals don't have their reflexes and some understeer is safer for daily driving.

Dibs

Simon
YHM
Jon

chrome

anyone wish to comment on a worthwhile list of suspension mods for me to consider??

mutant_matt

What car have you got with what mods?

chrome

Hi Matt;

MY00
Scoobysport downpipe
AE801
(soon to have Prodrive backbox)
17" wheels
215/40/17
no existing suspension mods
few other non suspension related things (quickshift etc..)

ozzy

chrome,

If you've gpot £975+VAT to spend, get the Prodrive Pro-kit. I've heard it's the dogs danglies You'll get much better results with adjustable coilovers.

If you're on a budget, you won't go far wrong with some stiffer springs (Eibach's), solid drop links and uprated sway bars (anti-roll bars).

I've got Eibachs and solid drop links all round. Next mods are ALK, Bumpsteer, geometry and a stiffer rear swaybar. Hopefully that'll dialout virtually all understeer and I'll be well happy.

Stefan

Leslie

What Mutant_Matt says is right about bumpsteer, the only way to lose the understeer to best overall effect is to get rid of the bumpsteer. That and the rest of the alignment plus the solid ARB links is the "Bees Knees" for outstanding handling.

Les