What susp. setup would work for 400whp???
 

Hi, I'm in the long long process of building up my S4 TurboII.
I wanted to know if anyone out there can share some info on the
suspension they have used with a high power engine setup.
My car is long from being done but I need to start looking at susp.
brands. My setup is going to consist of a T-60-1 Turbocharger and a
Microtech LTX-8. The motor of course is going to have a monsterous
porting job and my engine builder says his set up yields over 400whp.
Like I said it's going to be a while before its done, I don't have all
the finances at once for this project. I need to know what kind of
suspension anyone out there has used on their T2's. I want to be able
to drive it on the street without it being completely stiff and painful
to ride in. I will be using this car as a weekend cruiser and as my
drift car. I will of course take it out to some track day events so of
course needs to be adjustable height and adjustable damping. I am
considering using a Tein suspension system. I am undecided about which
one though. If anyone else is running a high power system let me know
what suspension your using and what feel it gives your car. Also tell
me what you mainly use your car for and what kind of power your
pushing. Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. Thanx

Typical bolt-on stuff works fine.
I'd be more worried about brakes rather than suspension at that point...


-Ted

Well I just got my hands on a big brake kit so I'm now set with stopping power. But I 'm still not sure what suspension will work. A buddy of mine just put the same setup in his car and he's dynoed at 398rwhp. The problem with his car now is the suspension which is what I fear when I do my car. He was using tokico adjustable struts with eibach springs before he put in the new setup and it felt great. By the way the car is a S4 turboII, just like mine. But now with the new power plant the car feels like crap under acceleration and scary when you shift. Now when you accelerate it squats real fast and low, which is what we feared might happen, as if though it had worn out suspension like an old unmaintained 1st gen or something. So now begins the process of figuring out what suspension is going to feel good and work well with the new power. Any suggestions out there from anyone pushing around 400whp on a FC???? Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Are you sure what you are feeling isnt more chassis flex that suspension related? On another note, one of the biggest contributing factors of suspension "slop" are the old worn out bushings. Id highly recommend gettin a set of energy suspension's polyurethane bushings kit. Will make the car feel 10 times tighter.

Also, may I ask what kind , and where you got your big brake kit? Ive been looking for one for my FC as well.