Upgrading to Tein Flex coilovers...what else do I need?
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Originally Posted by afgmoto1978
Fstfwd, it would be a really good idea to install an aftermarket swaybar system with uprated front swaybar mounts. That would also help on the bottoming issue, mainly due to the fact that the stiffer swaybar would force both sides to absorb the bump. If you upgrade the shocks you should always upgrade the swaybar system to get a proper balance.
None of this is true. Swaybars do absolutely nothing to prevent bottoming because they only contribute spring rate when opposite wheels move at differing rates. When both wheels move up in bump at the same time the front swaybar does nothing; it will not change the car's attitude at all.
As for a shock upgrade dictating changes to the swaybar that is also not true. Swaybar stiffness is chosen as a function of spring rate, not damping rate. The swaybar is a spring and works hand in hand with the other springs. The swaybar doesn't know nor care what the dampers are doing.
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In addition to Damon's comments above, usually running stiffer springs requires LESS swaybar, not MORE. Going too stiff on the sway bar starts reducing the independence of the suspension.
I'm gonna order the 6kg springs, and I need to get them through a TEIN dealer. I'm not sure I want to use the same guy I bought the shocks from... anyone have a dealer I can contact that will give me a good price (and won't take on fees for using a credit card, or paypal...heh)
Here is the part number, if anyone needs it: 6kg, 336lb/in2 - #SQ060-01175. I was quoted $100/pair
Here is the part number, if anyone needs it: 6kg, 336lb/in2 - #SQ060-01175. I was quoted $100/pair
