H&R SS springs installed
09-05-2009, 10:04 AM
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H&R SS springs installed
I installed the SS springs yesterday and wow ! I love the look, did the camber bolts with it. Is there anything else I should get to help with the lower drop..?? thanks!
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09-05-2009, 01:27 PM
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1) to center the axle after lowering. If on level ground the horizontal distance from fender lip to the outside edge of the tire is within 1/8 inch left and right then you don't need it for that reason.
2) They come with either poly bushings or rod ends and these are stiffer than the stock rubber bushings. This improves the "crispness" of the back end feel but unless you really push the car hard you may not notice it
As the stock car handles pretty well you really need to understand what is wrong with how it presently handles before you can start fixing it.
The general concensus is that the best way to improve the handling is to replace the struts/shocks. The main choices here are Koni Adjustable (fronts out of stock until October?), Tokico adjustables and Koni non adjustables. Do a search in this forum on KONI and you'll find lots of threads that discuss the issue.
Considering that the H&R SS springs lower the car 1.7 F and 1.9 R then these may not be the best springs to get if you are really serious about improving handling. The severe front drop seriously compromises the geometry and at both ends the amount of available suspension movement on bump has been significantly reduced.
09-05-2009, 01:39 PM
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WOW.... thats was i looking for .... I had the Steeda Ultralites on there but if wasnt low enough for my taste! As for SHocks and struts those are my next susp. mod as it is anyway ! Would the ebiach rear kit (sway bar and what have you) be a good investment.. This isnt an all out track car or autocross , just love me some spirited driving on the twisties and hallin *** on the freeway !
09-17-2009, 09:27 PM
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The adjustable panhard bar serves two pupposes;
1) to center the axle after lowering. If on level ground the horizontal distance from fender lip to the outside edge of the tire is within 1/8 inch left and right then you don't need it for that reason.
2) They come with either poly bushings or rod ends and these are stiffer than the stock rubber bushings. This improves the "crispness" of the back end feel but unless you really push the car hard you may not notice it
As the stock car handles pretty well you really need to understand what is wrong with how it presently handles before you can start fixing it.
The general concensus is that the best way to improve the handling is to replace the struts/shocks. The main choices here are Koni Adjustable (fronts out of stock until October?), Tokico adjustables and Koni non adjustables. Do a search in this forum on KONI and you'll find lots of threads that discuss the issue.
Considering that the H&R SS springs lower the car 1.7 F and 1.9 R then these may not be the best springs to get if you are really serious about improving handling. The severe front drop seriously compromises the geometry and at both ends the amount of available suspension movement on bump has been significantly reduced.
1) to center the axle after lowering. If on level ground the horizontal distance from fender lip to the outside edge of the tire is within 1/8 inch left and right then you don't need it for that reason.
2) They come with either poly bushings or rod ends and these are stiffer than the stock rubber bushings. This improves the "crispness" of the back end feel but unless you really push the car hard you may not notice it
As the stock car handles pretty well you really need to understand what is wrong with how it presently handles before you can start fixing it.
The general concensus is that the best way to improve the handling is to replace the struts/shocks. The main choices here are Koni Adjustable (fronts out of stock until October?), Tokico adjustables and Koni non adjustables. Do a search in this forum on KONI and you'll find lots of threads that discuss the issue.
Considering that the H&R SS springs lower the car 1.7 F and 1.9 R then these may not be the best springs to get if you are really serious about improving handling. The severe front drop seriously compromises the geometry and at both ends the amount of available suspension movement on bump has been significantly reduced.
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