Car doesn't feel right around corners, what to get for 2nd susp mod?
01-20-2009, 08:49 PM
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Car doesn't feel right around corners, what to get for 2nd susp mod?
I have an 08 gt manual with the only suspension mod as eibach pro springs. As you can see i also have 20" wheels. I need something to help my stang handle better because i cannot go fast around corners. It feels like im about to slide away. So, what could i buy for suspension, what brand and how much are they usually. Also, how hard is the install? Also, i do not want to buy shocks yet and i know to get the tokico d spec.
01-21-2009, 11:45 AM
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You might not want to buy shocks yet, but they are what you need. And I don't at all agree that you "need to get the Tokico D-specs". In fact the Koni's are superior IMHO (having used both and sell both).
The stock shocks aren't very good dampers to start with. You added lowering springs which overwhelmed them even more, than you added more unsprung weight via your wheels and tires and made things worse yet.
You want to know what to get for your 2nd mod. New shocks and struts (appropriate ones). If you aren't ready, get ready because they are what you need.
The stock shocks aren't very good dampers to start with. You added lowering springs which overwhelmed them even more, than you added more unsprung weight via your wheels and tires and made things worse yet.
You want to know what to get for your 2nd mod. New shocks and struts (appropriate ones). If you aren't ready, get ready because they are what you need.
01-21-2009, 01:15 PM
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What kind of tires do you have?
I have Nitto 555
What are you doing with the throttle (or brakes) when it wants to slide, and which end wants to "slide away" first?
i let go of the throttle when it wants to slide. It will want to slide into the curve. so if the road is turning left, my car will keep wanting to go straight.
You want to know what to get for your 2nd mod. New shocks and struts (appropriate ones). If you aren't ready, get ready because they are what you need.
- the reason why i do not want shocks yet is because i will be getting the sportlines(2" drop vs 1.5) and i want to replace both at the same time.
I have Nitto 555
What are you doing with the throttle (or brakes) when it wants to slide, and which end wants to "slide away" first?
i let go of the throttle when it wants to slide. It will want to slide into the curve. so if the road is turning left, my car will keep wanting to go straight.
You want to know what to get for your 2nd mod. New shocks and struts (appropriate ones). If you aren't ready, get ready because they are what you need.
- the reason why i do not want shocks yet is because i will be getting the sportlines(2" drop vs 1.5) and i want to replace both at the same time.
01-21-2009, 08:19 PM
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What kind of tires do you have?
I have Nitto 555
What are you doing with the throttle (or brakes) when it wants to slide, and which end wants to "slide away" first?
i let go of the throttle when it wants to slide. It will want to slide into the curve. so if the road is turning left, my car will keep wanting to go straight.
You want to know what to get for your 2nd mod. New shocks and struts (appropriate ones). If you aren't ready, get ready because they are what you need.
- the reason why i do not want shocks yet is because i will be getting the sportlines(2" drop vs 1.5) and i want to replace both at the same time.
I have Nitto 555
What are you doing with the throttle (or brakes) when it wants to slide, and which end wants to "slide away" first?
i let go of the throttle when it wants to slide. It will want to slide into the curve. so if the road is turning left, my car will keep wanting to go straight.
You want to know what to get for your 2nd mod. New shocks and struts (appropriate ones). If you aren't ready, get ready because they are what you need.
- the reason why i do not want shocks yet is because i will be getting the sportlines(2" drop vs 1.5) and i want to replace both at the same time.
01-21-2009, 08:31 PM
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01-21-2009, 09:27 PM
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