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04-27-01, 09:30 PM
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Hi Guys,
Besides the spring/shock combo and the steering ECU, what is the next best bang-for-the buck in terms of suspension mods to improve handling? Sways? Front Strut Bar? Rear Strut Bar? Does anyone have some real life experience and not just theories? I am changing out my springs and shocks and thought it would be a good time to add some other suspension mods that would be worth the money. Thanks for any info.
Brent
Besides the spring/shock combo and the steering ECU, what is the next best bang-for-the buck in terms of suspension mods to improve handling? Sways? Front Strut Bar? Rear Strut Bar? Does anyone have some real life experience and not just theories? I am changing out my springs and shocks and thought it would be a good time to add some other suspension mods that would be worth the money. Thanks for any info.
Brent
04-27-01, 11:34 PM
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Brent,
the followings are all real-life experience comments from the members throughout the years:
1.TRD front strut bar ~$230 from steve at carson(verify the price with him). the best $$$ value for handling improvement.
2.Rear strut bar- ~$250-$400, depend on brand. you have to cut some lining in the trunk.
3.TRD Sway ~$550 for a set of front and rear. very good especially if your car is not lowered.
get #1 first after you get the eib+bils, and see how you like the improvement. then go on to 2, and 3. this way you will find your taste and will not waste any money.
i will keep you posted on those Bilsteins.
william
the followings are all real-life experience comments from the members throughout the years:
1.TRD front strut bar ~$230 from steve at carson(verify the price with him). the best $$$ value for handling improvement.
2.Rear strut bar- ~$250-$400, depend on brand. you have to cut some lining in the trunk.
3.TRD Sway ~$550 for a set of front and rear. very good especially if your car is not lowered.
get #1 first after you get the eib+bils, and see how you like the improvement. then go on to 2, and 3. this way you will find your taste and will not waste any money.
i will keep you posted on those Bilsteins.
william
04-28-01, 01:20 AM
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I have to add the front chassis brace to gs4will's list . Its around 150 - 200 ( my guess ) from steve .
Puckhead - No , these mods won't affect ride quality. I have a RMM stb and my ride is still lexus like. Only thing that will change ride quality would be shocks/springs , bigger wheels or coilovers . And yes , you can install the STB yourself in under a hour taking your time.
Puckhead - No , these mods won't affect ride quality. I have a RMM stb and my ride is still lexus like. Only thing that will change ride quality would be shocks/springs , bigger wheels or coilovers . And yes , you can install the STB yourself in under a hour taking your time.
04-28-01, 08:15 PM
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I got a question I have the L-tuned suspension setup in my car but I want a lower drop so the question is if I just change my springs and stick with the L-tuned shocks would they get ruined like the stock shocks or will they be fine and if they will be fine how low can I go with the springs whats the lowest drop offered for the GS
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