 Which Suspension/Handling Upgrades First? |
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 Jun 11, 2017 - 7:40 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Apr 13, '16 From Milwaukee Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
Hello,
I'm planning on doing some upgrades to my car's suspension and handling and just wanted to know which upgrades I should start with. Here's a list on what I want to do: -Coilovers -Strut Bars -Sway Bars -Polyurethane Bushings -And maybe end links And if you guys have any other more suggestion, more upgrade is appreciated. Thanks! |
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Jun 12, 2017 - 7:15 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
that will get you far. beyond that there really isnt too much more you can do
the one thing you missed is the most important. tires. RE71R's or similar compound tires will do so much for the car --------------------  1995 GT::::Diffusing the Situation エキサイティングカーレーシングチーム! march 2010 COTM : 6GC feature 2014 : january 2015-2016-2018 COTM |
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Jun 12, 2017 - 8:42 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '09 From Winnipeg Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
If you're changing your spring and strut to coilovers, or even lowering springs and a new strut, you'll likely need to change end links anyways. Most times you have to cut them off the stock set up, so I'd plan to change them, rather than a maybe.
Either than that you've got a pretty good list there. -------------------- -Protection mode, For when your amp tries to blow its load. 1995 Toyota Celica GTS - Daily Driver 1999 Chevy Cavalier - Winter Beater 1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback - Dead My Celica! |
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Jun 12, 2017 - 10:43 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
Like the others said, can't really think of anything else (other than underbody bracing) that would give you much of a boost. That's a pretty comprehensive list.
And like tiga said, TIRES!! If I were forced to choose a single handling upgrade, it would be a good set of tires. You'll see the biggest single improvement there. -------------------- taking too long to mod since '09
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Jun 12, 2017 - 1:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 13, '16 From Milwaukee Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Thanks for all the advice and suggestions. So in which order would you all recommend I start with? I'm guessing good tires would be first?
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Jun 12, 2017 - 2:09 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
tires
sway bars strut braces coilovers poly bushes -------------------- 1995 GT::::Diffusing the Situation エキサイティングカーレーシングチーム! march 2010 COTM : 6GC feature 2014 : january 2015-2016-2018 COTM |
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Jun 12, 2017 - 4:04 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 1, '09 From Marengo, IL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Like said before... TIRES!
Set 8 minutes aside and watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2S6MJt0998&t=197s --------------------  2000 GT-S 6 SPD... SOLD! |
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Jun 12, 2017 - 5:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 13, '16 From Milwaukee Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (narly_charley @ Jun 12, 2017 - 5:04 PM)  Like said before... TIRES! Set 8 minutes aside and watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2S6MJt0998&t=197s Lol I actually watched a lot of Engineering Explained when I first started looking at mods. Also, I feel that if I was to get good tires then I would want a nice set of new wheels as well. |
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Jun 12, 2017 - 6:15 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'd say tires/rims, coil-overs, sways, poly bushings, then strut braces last. Though if your bushings are worn out and need replaced I'd move those on up to right behind tires/rims.
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Jun 13, 2017 - 8:48 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '09 From Winnipeg Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Jun 12, 2017 - 7:15 PM) I'd say tires/rims, coil-overs, sways, poly bushings, then strut braces last. Though if your bushings are worn out and need replaced I'd move those on up to right behind tires/rims. I agree with this. -------------------- -Protection mode, For when your amp tries to blow its load. 1995 Toyota Celica GTS - Daily Driver 1999 Chevy Cavalier - Winter Beater 1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback - Dead My Celica! |
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Jun 13, 2017 - 1:41 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 4, '06 From Chicagoland Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
I honestly can't stand the Engineering Explained guy. Just saying.
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Jun 13, 2017 - 1:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 13, '16 From Milwaukee Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (bloodMoney @ Jun 13, 2017 - 2:41 PM) I honestly can't stand the Engineering Explained guy. Just saying. I think he does a good job explaining how things work but it's too much math for me lol And thanks guys! I'm currently running TC wheels on 215/45/17 tires and since good tires seem to be the top choice, I might use the TC wheels as my winter wheels and buy nicer wheels. Or I can start with what I can afford first lol |
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Jun 13, 2017 - 1:57 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
throw some brake pads and rotors in there somewhere too.
a car's gotta stop sometime... --------------------  *1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS *1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser *2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost 2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun. |
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Jun 13, 2017 - 3:09 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 13, '16 From Milwaukee Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (cheela @ Jun 13, 2017 - 1:57 PM) throw some brake pads and rotors in there somewhere too. a car's gotta stop sometime... Just recently put on some new OEM replacement rotors and brake pads but what I really need is new calipers. |
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Jun 13, 2017 - 7:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The tC rims are nice quality being an o.e. piece, just on the heavy side compared to some other options out there. Being you live up north for tires I'd look into the BFGoodrich COMP-2 A/S or Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 or RS3-A for a performance all season that won't cost an arm and leg, they're not necessarily cheap but they're not the most expensive ones out there either.
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Sep 6, 2017 - 1:11 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 24, '15 From SC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Had the same dilemma before and I ended up getting new lowering springs and struts. I went with Tein springs and bilstein shocks. A bit stiff yet ride is still comfy.
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Sep 6, 2017 - 12:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '17 From Russia, Izhevsk Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
What do you want to achieve from the car?
A lot depends on this answer. -------------------- Email - vad07@inbox.ru
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Sep 15, 2017 - 2:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 13, '16 From Milwaukee Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Decided to go with Eibach lowering springs and KYB struts and car definitely handles better. But the reason is that sometimes I like to go to the backroads and drive my heart out so there's that. But if I can, I might wanna to take my car to the track.
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Sep 17, 2017 - 5:03 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '08 From Orange County, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
Upgrade to superstrut... Well nvm you already bought stuff
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