I have been doing a bit of research on my suspension set-up and was wondering what you guys with similar set-ups are running. Sofar my list looks like this:

GC coil overs
1000# rears 500-600# fronts
Tokico Illumina adj shocks

This will be in a 96 ek hatch weighing 2300 with driver with an H23a motor in the 550-600whp range. I am pretty sure I am going to run a 13x24.5 slick with stage 3 gator axles. I am hoping to run in the 10.2-10.6 second range.

Constructive criticism, opinions, and experiences are welcomed

 

better get some real size tires. 24.5x9x13's will never hook with that much power.

 

I'll also be running the regular strut bars and a custom traction bar I am fabbing up. Yes I know the proper way to design them

So you recommend running a slick that is 15x26? I thought a 13" 24.5 would virtually have the same sidewall size as a 15x26? You guys have a little more experience than me, so I'll probably listen to you guys.

 

24.5x9x13 will not hold that power IMO.

I think the M&H 25x8.7x13 will work out for you

 

stay away from a single adjustable strut/gc combo if you really want control over your suspension. I highly recommend looking into a set of Strange double adjustable coilovers. Kens kustom chassis sells them for like $625 a pair or something like that including springs. You really must have control over your suspension in rebound/bump if you want low 60ft times. Its even more criticle when you dont have wheelie bars. Also for a car w/o wheelie bars look into stap limiting the front suspention.

 

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even tho you have the straps you would still sugest using a shok with rebound/bump adjustment?

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even tho you have the straps you would still sugest using a shok with rebound/bump adjustment?

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yes, this suspension lets you run a softer spring rate in the rear and control the rebound of the suspension. this type of suspension will take some knowledge on how to tune it correctly , but once setup right it will **** on any single dampening strut with 900lbs. spring setup.. just my $.02

 

I knew I could count on you guys I spoke with Ken and he was very helpful about talking to me reguarding the double adjustable shocks.

I'll have these babies in about 2 weeks with 850$ rears and 600# fronts hypercoil springs.

 

Any feedback on 850# rears?

Apparently 1000# rears are going to be custom and cost out the ***.

 

like i stated earlier in the thread you dont need to run such a stiff spring in the rear because of te control that the shock offers.

but if you insist on not listening to me because i dont know jack **** you can get the springs from eibach directly for around $200-$250.....Miller