Suspension upgrade for FD
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Suspension upgrade for FD
So I have been reading lots of info regarding suspensions. But for those that have seen my car, and know that I have large rims ( perhaps 19 inch rims were too big ) I was wondering what you think the best upgrade for me is.
I know coilovers are suppose to be the best, and you can duplicate a similar setup with proper springs and shocks. I however do not track my car and so I do not think I need the best setup. It is unlikely I will out drive my suspension with the limited amount of time my car will ever see a race track.
Having said that I think coilovers are still the best solution for me because of the size of rims. Why???
Because they offer a greater range of height adjustments, where shocks, and or springs would not. My car does not rub now, but I am certain if I slammed it to the ground it would scrape every where. Coilovers would allow me to select the lowest ride before I rub while still giving me a bit better handling.
Again because I do not track the car, I was thinking I could get away with a cheaper set of coilovers like Megan, or Tein.
Does this sound logical or is there a better way of going a bout this? Besides replacing my rims! lol
Also what weight would you guys recommend for a 99.99% street car?
I know coilovers are suppose to be the best, and you can duplicate a similar setup with proper springs and shocks. I however do not track my car and so I do not think I need the best setup. It is unlikely I will out drive my suspension with the limited amount of time my car will ever see a race track.
Having said that I think coilovers are still the best solution for me because of the size of rims. Why???
Because they offer a greater range of height adjustments, where shocks, and or springs would not. My car does not rub now, but I am certain if I slammed it to the ground it would scrape every where. Coilovers would allow me to select the lowest ride before I rub while still giving me a bit better handling.
Again because I do not track the car, I was thinking I could get away with a cheaper set of coilovers like Megan, or Tein.
Does this sound logical or is there a better way of going a bout this? Besides replacing my rims! lol
Also what weight would you guys recommend for a 99.99% street car?
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You're right about rubbing. I had RB springs (which don't slam the car too much) and Tokico 5 ways, and the front would definitely rub at full lock and going over bumps at higher speeds. The fender liners took a beating. This was with 17's and 235 fronts.
Our race FD uses TEIN coilovers. Works for us. Would work great for you.
Our race FD uses TEIN coilovers. Works for us. Would work great for you.