foild

whatta yah think..
should i get some new konig next rims and tires, and some eibach springs or should i get a bodykit?

so far. nothing has been done to the exterior apperance of my car.


thanks alot

cam

p.s. any recomendations on springs besides eibach?
1986 NA GXL

sub9lulu

iTrader: (7)

spring / shocks
the stock rims are fine

Madrx7racer

do suspension......I always thing the exterior appearance should be last.....i like an old car that looks ok but can handle and run incredible....

which rims are on there now? The RacingBeat springs drops the car a lil more...

rotaryracer1

iTrader: (1)

do the rims and tires and suspension. its always nice to have a sleeper. and oh yeah stock rims are ****!!!

Madrx7racer

i'd say wider 16 inch rims tho....none of that 17, 18 inch ****.......

StinkyTurbo

go for the suspension. because since i see that u live in canada, ur body kit is either gonna fall off or crack because of the snow. also winter salt cracks paint.

BlueSteel

i think kitted cars w/ stock wheels look awful.

get the rims/tires/shocks.

ive youve never had them, good tires will feel incredible for your handling.

Jager

iTrader: (10)

Do suspension, rims, and tires fo sho.

Body kits don't help your handling or anything like that. Plus like stated earlier, should be the last mod.

foild

right on guys
i think i am going to do suspension, and get a lightened flywheel.

whats the best springs...

how much do springs improve over stock... my suspension feels pretty tight..

gerbraldy

errr body kit, just kidding. In my opinion I'd always do performance mods first, instead of exterior mods.

NoPistns

Priorities:
1. Stick the car to the ground.

Go for the suspension first. Racing Beat does some great springs. They have a killer kit for just under $500. Springs, Front and Rear bars.

If the car is used primarily on the street, look for Eibach Pro-kit springs. They will drop the car about 3/4 inch (RB are about 1-1/25 drop). Eibach are progressive rate. They keep a decent ride but firm up nicely at the track.

Shocks: I love my Tokicko Illuma shocks. 5 way adjustable very easy. Rears are a pain because you have to pull the speaker cans out of the rear towers to adjust. I keep a couple screwdrivers handy and have the drill down to less than a minute per side.

Rims. There are a lot of good rims out there. Keep a decent set of factory rims. The 5 bolt ones from the 89-90 GTU are decent looking and light. Get a nice set for street to match looks with the lowered car.

2. If you're going to add power, make sure the chassis can use it. See Priority 1

3. Body kit. Now that you've answered the question, "Where's the Beef?" you can start on a nice looking bun.


The suspension mods should be under $1500 US. The other mods (power and body kit) can burn through money like a wildfire. Save those for when you're rich and not yet famous.

Kenteth

shocks/springs

88mazdarx7turbo

suspension all the way.. then challenge ppl to road courses.. muahaha

foild

so.. i drive on the street.. i like a nice drop.. but i dont wanna sacrifice performance.
are eibach the best.. or is soemthing else better?


also.. best brake pades for manual 86 NA

foild

how about suspension techniques.. or intrax.. or .. umm.. well, anything on horsepowerfreaks.com for a 86 NA manual..

also.. are KVR pads better than

foild

argh... HAWK break pads

kevlar999

I would get a body kit since it adds about 40 hp, and lots and LOTS of vinyl decals. Not to mention neon underglow kit!

LookThatsMe

i agree with foild i dont even take a glance or think of getting diff pads then Hawk or if your rich enough get a Bremo Big Break kit and yes suspenion is the way to go... Get KYB AGX Adjustable shocks 4 way front and 8 way back so you dont have to take out speakers to adjust and just adjust under the car, eibach springs, anti roll bars, strut bars front and back, and a set of good sticky tires (Goodyear Eagle F-1) is a good decision... and race those cars with bodykits on highways and **** on them around the turns

StinkyTurbo

for suspension i have the entire tokico setup for my car & i cant complain.

StinkyTurbo

for suspension id use the entire tokico setup..but if your a baller & got fat pockets then go ahead & buy Tein suspension.