Whats Suspension Set Up For My 88 Fc
01-12-06, 12:09 AM
#1
Whats Suspension Set Up For My 88 Fc
I want a good setup for my fc nothing to dramatic just want a good stiff suspension and generously amount lowered but still handle good and be stiff ..... any info is greatly appreatiated
thks jason
thks jason
01-12-06, 12:25 PM
#2
The Cause of Death
Verbatim what I posted about 10 threads down:
Eibach Springs and Tokico Illumina Shocks, non adjustable.
It's a street car, so for my needs I don't really need to adjust anything. The Eibach Springs are progressive rate, so as you turn into a turn and there is more body roll, the springs will get a little stiffer the more roll there is, resulting in a tighter ride, at least around corners.
I also have poly bushings on the sway bars, which help keep things tight. Running lightweight (~15 lb) 16x7 wheels with 225mm wide tires also helps with grip. 225, so I've been told, is about the widest you can go without coilovers or rolling the fenders. The rears will support wider tires, naturally.
What I don't like about my set up is that the ride is quite harsh, but I also live in New York, where roads aren't the smoothest. Plus I've got pinched nerves in my back, so each bump is kind of jarring. But being able to take a turn at at least double, sometimes closer to triple the reccomended (posted) speed makes it pay off in the end.
I also have one of those Ebay strut tower braces, which, when used to, can greatly help induce understeer. I've gotten used to it, and I like it. Just need to get a rear strut bar as well, and maybe one day some sway bars from a vert and I guess my suspension set up will be done.
Gotta run, good luck with spending your money and such!!
James
Eibach Springs and Tokico Illumina Shocks, non adjustable.
It's a street car, so for my needs I don't really need to adjust anything. The Eibach Springs are progressive rate, so as you turn into a turn and there is more body roll, the springs will get a little stiffer the more roll there is, resulting in a tighter ride, at least around corners.
I also have poly bushings on the sway bars, which help keep things tight. Running lightweight (~15 lb) 16x7 wheels with 225mm wide tires also helps with grip. 225, so I've been told, is about the widest you can go without coilovers or rolling the fenders. The rears will support wider tires, naturally.
What I don't like about my set up is that the ride is quite harsh, but I also live in New York, where roads aren't the smoothest. Plus I've got pinched nerves in my back, so each bump is kind of jarring. But being able to take a turn at at least double, sometimes closer to triple the reccomended (posted) speed makes it pay off in the end.
I also have one of those Ebay strut tower braces, which, when used to, can greatly help induce understeer. I've gotten used to it, and I like it. Just need to get a rear strut bar as well, and maybe one day some sway bars from a vert and I guess my suspension set up will be done.
Gotta run, good luck with spending your money and such!!
James
01-12-06, 08:32 PM
#3
Originally Posted by spot_skater
Verbatim what I posted about 10 threads down:
Eibach Springs and Tokico Illumina Shocks, non adjustable.
It's a street car, so for my needs I don't really need to adjust anything. The Eibach Springs are progressive rate, so as you turn into a turn and there is more body roll, the springs will get a little stiffer the more roll there is, resulting in a tighter ride, at least around corners.
I also have poly bushings on the sway bars, which help keep things tight. Running lightweight (~15 lb) 16x7 wheels with 225mm wide tires also helps with grip. 225, so I've been told, is about the widest you can go without coilovers or rolling the fenders. The rears will support wider tires, naturally.
What I don't like about my set up is that the ride is quite harsh, but I also live in New York, where roads aren't the smoothest. Plus I've got pinched nerves in my back, so each bump is kind of jarring. But being able to take a turn at at least double, sometimes closer to triple the reccomended (posted) speed makes it pay off in the end.
I also have one of those Ebay strut tower braces, which, when used to, can greatly help induce understeer. I've gotten used to it, and I like it. Just need to get a rear strut bar as well, and maybe one day some sway bars from a vert and I guess my suspension set up will be done.
Gotta run, good luck with spending your money and such!!
James
Eibach Springs and Tokico Illumina Shocks, non adjustable.
It's a street car, so for my needs I don't really need to adjust anything. The Eibach Springs are progressive rate, so as you turn into a turn and there is more body roll, the springs will get a little stiffer the more roll there is, resulting in a tighter ride, at least around corners.
I also have poly bushings on the sway bars, which help keep things tight. Running lightweight (~15 lb) 16x7 wheels with 225mm wide tires also helps with grip. 225, so I've been told, is about the widest you can go without coilovers or rolling the fenders. The rears will support wider tires, naturally.
What I don't like about my set up is that the ride is quite harsh, but I also live in New York, where roads aren't the smoothest. Plus I've got pinched nerves in my back, so each bump is kind of jarring. But being able to take a turn at at least double, sometimes closer to triple the reccomended (posted) speed makes it pay off in the end.
I also have one of those Ebay strut tower braces, which, when used to, can greatly help induce understeer. I've gotten used to it, and I like it. Just need to get a rear strut bar as well, and maybe one day some sway bars from a vert and I guess my suspension set up will be done.
Gotta run, good luck with spending your money and such!!
James
01-14-06, 07:48 PM
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the tokico illuminas are adjustable. he's saying the setup isn't height/camber adjustable. if you have bad roads around you i'd go with a progressive spring rate, although everyone has a different idea of what is streetable. racingbeat sells a nice spring that is linear if you can deal with a little bit more harshness. if you have money you can always go for a nice coilover setup, although unless you know how to adjust it, and have a need to, i wouldn't bother spending the money.