Handling and suspension?
24 May 2012, 10:32 PM
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Handling and suspension?
Evening all just after some advice. I'm looking at sorting the handling/suspension out on my car but have no idea where to start I.e what's needed, what should I do/buy first, what products to buy etc? So I'm looking at all the advice I can get please as per above, what's first to buy/fit then what to do after that. Thanks in advance
24 May 2012, 10:46 PM
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Not knowing your car then I would offer this advice (assuming all standard at present):
Whiteline 22mm rear anti roll bar (set it on the middle setting)
Whiteline CDF Racing uprated anti roll bar drop links all round
Prodrive/Eibach lowering springs (Prodrive if available are best) OR for more money
BC Racing coilovers with OE type rubber top mounts and the softer springs
A DECENT steering and suspension geometry alignment (Dave Coe, Melvyn Evans Motorsport to name a few)
You could also look at anti lift kits, rear diff and carrier lock down kits and loads more but the above will give you a very good car.
Whiteline 22mm rear anti roll bar (set it on the middle setting)
Whiteline CDF Racing uprated anti roll bar drop links all round
Prodrive/Eibach lowering springs (Prodrive if available are best) OR for more money
BC Racing coilovers with OE type rubber top mounts and the softer springs
A DECENT steering and suspension geometry alignment (Dave Coe, Melvyn Evans Motorsport to name a few)
You could also look at anti lift kits, rear diff and carrier lock down kits and loads more but the above will give you a very good car.
25 May 2012, 08:49 AM
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I run KYB AGX Adjustable shocks, the red P1 Eibachs, uprated rear drop links, Whiteline rear heavy duty ARB mounts with a Whiteline ARB.
Set on 2 F and 4 R the suspension is excellent for everyday driving and the ride is not as harsh as the OE STI Spring/shock set up. When they are wound down to 4 F and 8 R then things get pretty serious and it's excellent for the more spirited stuff.
The main thing to consider once its done is a good geometry set up. Think of it like glasses, they may look got but unless the prescription is right then your likely to bump into stuff. A few places have been mentioned but that extra 45 minutes to Powerstation in Tewksbury may be worth it.
Set on 2 F and 4 R the suspension is excellent for everyday driving and the ride is not as harsh as the OE STI Spring/shock set up. When they are wound down to 4 F and 8 R then things get pretty serious and it's excellent for the more spirited stuff.
The main thing to consider once its done is a good geometry set up. Think of it like glasses, they may look got but unless the prescription is right then your likely to bump into stuff. A few places have been mentioned but that extra 45 minutes to Powerstation in Tewksbury may be worth it.
25 May 2012, 09:04 AM
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I run KYB AGX Adjustable shocks, the red P1 Eibachs, uprated rear drop links, Whiteline rear heavy duty ARB mounts with a Whiteline ARB.
Set on 2 F and 4 R the suspension is excellent for everyday driving and the ride is not as harsh as the OE STI Spring/shock set up. When they are wound down to 4 F and 8 R then things get pretty serious and it's excellent for the more spirited stuff.
The main thing to consider once its done is a good geometry set up. Think of it like glasses, they may look got but unless the prescription is right then your likely to bump into stuff. A few places have been mentioned but that extra 45 minutes to Powerstation in Tewksbury may be worth it.
Set on 2 F and 4 R the suspension is excellent for everyday driving and the ride is not as harsh as the OE STI Spring/shock set up. When they are wound down to 4 F and 8 R then things get pretty serious and it's excellent for the more spirited stuff.
The main thing to consider once its done is a good geometry set up. Think of it like glasses, they may look got but unless the prescription is right then your likely to bump into stuff. A few places have been mentioned but that extra 45 minutes to Powerstation in Tewksbury may be worth it.
I can't comment on Powerstation but they do have a good reputation for geometry setup, there is also a very good company in Newport that I believe Simon and Glenn have had their cars aligned there.
01 June 2012, 05:20 PM
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Cannon Foddders list of kit above is definitely a good one to go with, I would recommend in addition the Whiteline Roll Centre Adjustment kit if you're lowering the car.
As a Whiteline Performance Centre we're able to offer 15% off Whiteline RRP's across their range and we're also an Official Eibach dealer, not to mention Tein, BC, Ohlins, KW, Intrax, Nitron...
As a Whiteline Performance Centre we're able to offer 15% off Whiteline RRP's across their range and we're also an Official Eibach dealer, not to mention Tein, BC, Ohlins, KW, Intrax, Nitron...
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