Thinking about some suspension changes
 

So! i really want to make the rx-7 handle like a go-kart.. and i noticed that my end links are bent and some parts are getting really rusted (was like that when i bought her)

So at the same time that i want it to handle great i want it to be visually WOWing. SO... a little overkill.. probably.

I know i might be missing something but here are some changes i want to get over time.

(780) AutoExe Tower Brace Set - autoexe.co.jp/english
(650) AutoExe Member Brace Set - autoexe.co.jp/english
(74) "Heim-Joint", Adjustable Pair - mazdatrix.com
(159) TCSportline Rear Traction Rod - mazdatrix.com
(122) TCSportline Rear Toe Link - mazdatrix.com
(300) Front and rear Racing Beat Sway Bars - mazdatrix.com
(300) Feed front sway bar short stabilizer brackets - rhdjapan.com
(1280) moonface control arm - rhdjapan.com
(250) odula traction up frame - rhdjapan.com
(402) RE-Wing Transmission Mount - rhdjapan.com
(1420) Miracle Cross Bar Type I Full Set = rhdjapan.com (don't believe this will fit with the AutoExe Tower Brace Set)

Those are just approximate costs

Anyone have any feedback on the Tower and Member Brace Set from AutoExe? Ill do some searches on these in a second.

Which generation car?
How are you using the car? DD, autox, track, street only?

Its an FD
This car isn't my DD, it will be a mix of street and autox when all done.. maybe track... but maybe not. also not to interesting in doing 1/4 mile runs.

I'm not seeing wheels/tires mentioned in your handling improvement parts list... :scratch:

You don't need most of that junk.

How many miles on the car?

Are you competing or just having fun?

not entirely sure, about the wheels/tires yet. i am at a cross betwen O.Z. Alleggerita but its only x8... I want to get bbs rgr but to expensive...

preferribly i only want to get to 17" but if i could get wider with 18's that will probably have to happen... i was reading the suspension guidelines and he uses Enkei NTO3+M... seems like not a bad choice.

im pretty sure most of that stuff i don't need.
probably just need coilovers, choice of sways, change some motor mounts and bushings, standard front/rear strut... call it a day.

like i said, i kinduf like them because they look nice to have.

how many of you guys use O.Z. ?

Get Tanabe instead.

Don't bother. If you want something like that, just get a Kirk Racing rollbar. It will be cheaper and better.

OZ's are heavy. not a fan.

nt03+m.... yum. get those. great sizes too!

Enkei RPF1's fit beautifully with a 9.5" front & rear on a 45mm offset. These wheels weigh in at around 17lbs. and are perfect for what you want. Great looks, and very well priced.

http://www.1010tires.com/wheel.asp?w...eelbrand=Enkei

This is the cheapest I have ever found them....

As far as some of the other stuff... It kinda seems like BLING... As you mentioned. Coilovers, Full bushing replacement, tower bars & sway bars should get you a great handling package. I can understand the roll bar with a need for harnesses..... Watch out for adding a lot of braces. The weight adds up.

http://cms.scca.com/documents/Solo_R...Solo_Rules.pdf

If you are going to autocross, some of those braces are going to put you in XP (one of the top classes). Why not just go race with what you have?

You forgot some of the most effective handling modifications: Nagisa Fender braces

-Front roll center adjustments if you plan on lowering the car at all effectively. This is what the MOONFACE Control arm that you listed actually is. It's really a stock arm with a laser cut base that has a new RC (roll center adjustable) ball joint. The stock arms are $$$, and I can get you a WAY better price on the MOONFACE stuff as I know the president if this is what you really need.

-Bushings.

-Wheels and an EFFECTIVE tire package per your chassis/handling/power. Don't just throw on the biggest sizes because that's what you were told.

-Upper control arms for alignment range (made by NAMS/Nagisa Auto). Again, this depends on your ride height and alignment settings, and if you really need them.

-An alignment

-Seat time


Those 7 will do more than all those braces combined. Not saying they aren't effective, but these will DO more.

Do this. Nothing worse than slowed learning because you got in too deep. Drive the pants off the car stock, then upgrade.