What suspension are YOU running?
#121
I can answer this question for me. My new setup is sitting a little higher than what is fashionable but I decided to leave it that way because Sebring (which will be the closest thing I have to a home track) is pretty rough in many spots such as turn 1 which is a fast sweeping left-hander. I'm also not running really high spring rates so I probably need the extra travel. I'm also not wanting to bottom out on the curbing on the track or unsettle the car as much.
#123
I just got a set of Koni Str-t shocks and a set of racing beat lowering springs. I'm probably gonna put then on this weekend. I'll let you know how I like everything. Have any tips / suggestions for me?
#124
Also, make sure to support stuff with a floor jack!
#125
Yes, remove the bolts that hold the lower ball joint to the control arm or you will kill yourself trying to get it apart.
The racing beat springs I have that came with my parts car weren't but a couple of pounds stronger than stock and were virtually useless. Have you looked at the numbers on their rates? Not really worth doing. I hope you are planning on different length bumpstops if you are going lower than stock or you will be in a world of discomfort.
The racing beat springs I have that came with my parts car weren't but a couple of pounds stronger than stock and were virtually useless. Have you looked at the numbers on their rates? Not really worth doing. I hope you are planning on different length bumpstops if you are going lower than stock or you will be in a world of discomfort.
#126
despite Track's suggestion not to use the long bolt method. I'm actually a supporter of the long bolt method. It does require you to remove the splash shield, but after that, you can remove the strut + spring w/o spring compressors. Not to mention no stepping on rotors and accidentally bending that heatshield to ----, so that it rubs the rotors when you get it back together.
I did my swap exactly like this...
I did my swap exactly like this...
#128
This is what I have now: Xida CS (450 F, 300 R), Carbing 3 Point Bar, FM front sway w/ SuperMiata endlinks. Perfect for what I am using the car for (DD, backroad fun, and occasional autocross). Infinitely better than my old setup.
Here's the new strut bar in the engine bay. It's just as functional as it looks. Very effective piece of kit and very light and well made. Beautiful welds and craftsmanship
Here's the new strut bar in the engine bay. It's just as functional as it looks. Very effective piece of kit and very light and well made. Beautiful welds and craftsmanship