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Old 02-25-2014, 05:08 AM
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Default What is next after Koni/Steeda

As the title implies, I have installed Koni yellows and Steeda sports on my 14 gt. Now this leads me to my question, what next?

To me the stock sways are decent and not the weak link, turn in stability is good and body roll is controlled. Also, I autocross and have had no problems with wheel hop or launching.

The biggest handling problem I have is mid-corner stability when I encounter imperfections in the road. It seems like the best upgrade to install next would be a watts link to help counteract this instability (I am leaning towards the Fays2)

Is there something else I should be looking at or am I on the right track.

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Old 02-25-2014, 06:26 AM
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Alignment? (toe out can be a bit twitchy/darty when the pavement is not smooth).


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Old 02-25-2014, 08:48 AM
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wheels and tires, or tuner and intake imo
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Old 02-25-2014, 12:30 PM
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That could be one way to go. I would also look at the control arms out back.

Also - good read - http://www.steeda.com/blog/2013/08/s...ang-watts-link

Send me an email at tim@steeda.com if you would like to look at packages.

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Old 02-25-2014, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson
Alignment? (toe out can be a bit twitchy/darty when the pavement is not smooth).


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Yes it can, if the instability feels like it is in the rear suspension though the Watts Link would be a better choice.

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Old 02-25-2014, 03:25 PM
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If not a track pack car then the LCA makes sense. I did not replace my track pack sway bars. They are certainly not the cause of your instability issue on rough roads.
Go to the Fays2 site and read the review done by a GT500 driver, Peter Blanchard, before and after installation. The track he is on, NHMS, is a poor and bumpy surface. You will find it sounds a bit like your instability issue. And a solution.
Poor road surfaces here in New England was one of the reasons I installed the Fays2. The Steeda Watts seems a very good design as well.
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