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Old 02-28-2011, 06:40 PM
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Whats up guys, I am in need of some opinions on what to do first for my suspension. So far all I have are H&R supersports and MM FLSFC's. I will be setting my car up with only cornering in mind.
The next things I want to do are either some Bilstein HD shocks and struts or a MM PHB with MM XD LCA's.
As of right now the ride quality could definitely be better since I still have the stock shocks and struts but I also get pretty tired of having a hard time putting all of the power to the ground.
Also if anyone has experience with these, the LCA's come in either adjustable or non adjustable. The adjustable ones are more expensive but are they worth the extra $100 or so?
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Bilsteins: http://www.maximummotorsports.com/st...oducts_id=1371
LCA's/PHB: http://www.maximummotorsports.com/st...roducts_id=339
http://www.maximummotorsports.com/st...roducts_id=338

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Old 02-28-2011, 06:48 PM
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My suggestion?

Coilovers and irs
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Old 02-28-2011, 07:07 PM
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Thats why those Bilsteins I posted are the grooved ones so I can go coil-overs later on.
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Old 02-28-2011, 09:53 PM
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Anyone else have thoughts on this?
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Old 02-28-2011, 09:55 PM
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Rear grip package FTMFW
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Old 03-01-2011, 06:42 AM
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I would go with the struts and shocks option. Since you have springs struts and shocks will help out a ton. LCA are also very important, you wont need adjustable if you are not pure drag racing. Some times people use the adjustable portion to use larger diameter rear wheels.
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Old 03-01-2011, 08:06 AM
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He's talking adjustable as far as ride height adjustable it concerned. Ride height adjustment is needed to corner weight the car and properly set it up for taking the twisties. I'd suggest the shock and strut upgrade as well.
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Old 03-01-2011, 09:26 AM
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There is no point in buying springs and struts if you plan to convert to coilovers anyway. Converting to coilovers isn't a big price difference all said and done
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Old 03-01-2011, 11:00 AM
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Those bilsteins are grooved so they can be used for coil-overs later. That's why I would get those.
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Old 03-01-2011, 11:08 AM
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What im trying to tell you, is just do the coilovers when you put the bilsteins in
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