Better handling...where to start?
Originally Posted by GT-Ron
I simply didn't want to drop my G, as I've encountered too many issues on past cars that I didn't want to deal with this time around.
That being the case, I added sway bars to my '05 6MT and it made a noticeable difference. Very happy with the results.
If you're not already set on spending big for coil-overs, and you're not sure if you want to decrease your ground clearance further, then sway bars would be a great place to start. See how you like the improvement and then consider additional options, if you still want to.
That being the case, I added sway bars to my '05 6MT and it made a noticeable difference. Very happy with the results.
If you're not already set on spending big for coil-overs, and you're not sure if you want to decrease your ground clearance further, then sway bars would be a great place to start. See how you like the improvement and then consider additional options, if you still want to.
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Forget springs and go straight for coilovers. Trust me you won't regret it. Sways and a strut bar are good too. Also check out chassis braces offered by GT Spec. And of course a nice set of wheels with sticky tires will help finish of your suspension package and keep you planted to the road.
More Better Handling.........
Originally Posted by watsgoodG
Do the stillen sway bars squeak...and what stiffness would you recommend. Is it a diy or have it done...one other questions does it effect the ride...thanks
If you get springs or coil overs offen depends on how much you want to spend
on the mod. Good coil overs and all the stuff needed to bring you alignment
back to specs will cost you in excess of $3K. Do you really want to slam your
G that much.......again that depends on you! Springs like the ones I mentioned will lower your G a half to one inch without the need for added
expense.
springs, shocks, sways , struts and when your done with that, your gonna want rims to get those nice fat tires. having a good set of tires can make all the difference. on my car i have springs, shocks, sways and toyo t1r's.. i can tell you from experience. do not get toyo t1r's there probably the worst tires ive had on my car. although the thread life is pretty good
You don't need coilovers. Stock springs are fine.
Basically, more grip will get you better handling. And that always starts with the tires.
Suspension is next, but springs do not give you much traction... struts do. Springs only transfer the road feel, while the struts actually keep your tires to the ground. I know springs will lower your center of gravity, but good struts will give you much more performance than lowering your car ever will.
The next mod you want are sway bars. Less sway equals more traction to turn. Now I would turn my attention to the springs and other chassis components like strut bars, tie bars, etc...
And if you're looking at coilovers, remember that stiffer does not always mean better.
Basically, more grip will get you better handling. And that always starts with the tires.
Suspension is next, but springs do not give you much traction... struts do. Springs only transfer the road feel, while the struts actually keep your tires to the ground. I know springs will lower your center of gravity, but good struts will give you much more performance than lowering your car ever will.
The next mod you want are sway bars. Less sway equals more traction to turn. Now I would turn my attention to the springs and other chassis components like strut bars, tie bars, etc...
And if you're looking at coilovers, remember that stiffer does not always mean better.
Most important to keep you on the ground? A good set of tires.
Originally Posted by thejared
i want my car to stick to the damn road when i take a turn at 40.
what do i need suspension-wise?
whats the best, and where can i buy them.
strut bar?
sways?
springs?
struts?
shocks?
i know absolutely nothing about suspension stuff, except that its cheaper than adding power and warranty-friendly usually.
yeah and i also want to keep the stock 19's/ thanks.
what do i need suspension-wise?
whats the best, and where can i buy them.
strut bar?
sways?
springs?
struts?
shocks?
i know absolutely nothing about suspension stuff, except that its cheaper than adding power and warranty-friendly usually.
yeah and i also want to keep the stock 19's/ thanks.
Damn well someone beat me to it.. 
Originally Posted by dofu
You don't need coilovers. Stock springs are fine.
Basically, more grip will get you better handling. And that always starts with the tires.
Suspension is next, but springs do not give you much traction... struts do. Springs only transfer the road feel, while the struts actually keep your tires to the ground. I know springs lowers your center of gravity, but good struts will give you much more performance than lowering your car ever will.
The next mod you want are sway bars. Less sway equals more traction to turn. Now I would turn my attention to the springs and other chassis components like strut bars, tie bars, etc...
And if you're looking at coilovers, remember that stiffer does not always mean better.
Basically, more grip will get you better handling. And that always starts with the tires.
Suspension is next, but springs do not give you much traction... struts do. Springs only transfer the road feel, while the struts actually keep your tires to the ground. I know springs lowers your center of gravity, but good struts will give you much more performance than lowering your car ever will.
The next mod you want are sway bars. Less sway equals more traction to turn. Now I would turn my attention to the springs and other chassis components like strut bars, tie bars, etc...
And if you're looking at coilovers, remember that stiffer does not always mean better.
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Originally Posted by thejared
i want my car to stick to the damn road when i take a turn at 40.
what do i need suspension-wise?
whats the best, and where can i buy them.
strut bar?
sways?
springs?
struts?
shocks?
i know absolutely nothing about suspension stuff, except that its cheaper than adding power and warranty-friendly usually.
yeah and i also want to keep the stock 19's/ thanks.
what do i need suspension-wise?
whats the best, and where can i buy them.
strut bar?
sways?
springs?
struts?
shocks?
i know absolutely nothing about suspension stuff, except that its cheaper than adding power and warranty-friendly usually.
yeah and i also want to keep the stock 19's/ thanks.
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