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Old 02-19-2003, 07:56 AM
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Default Handling messed up after swap w/turbo.

Those of you who have gone with a swap and turbo at the same time probably have noticed the added weight over the front wheels. On my '98 DX it made my car really understeer like crazy. Before, I had my suspension set up almost perfect. Very neutral with just a hint of understeer. Great for street driving. Now after my LS/Turbo swap the front end is so heavy it wants to push straight through a turn sometimes. What have you guys done to remedy this? I'm running Si front swaybar, ITR rear swaybar, and Buddy Club coilovers.
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Default Re: Handling messed up after swap w/turbo. (CheezeFrog)

I think it's just the torque that's pulling you through the turns

try readjusting the coilovers
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Default Re: Handling messed up after swap w/turbo. (Paul_Vang)

What are your spring rates? Are the struts adjustable? If you have enough spring on the front end, you can delete the front sway altogether and increase the rebound on the front shocks some to compensate, or loosen the endlinks a bit to get the bushings to flex more (preferrable to removal IMO).

You've got plenty of sway bar in the back (almost too much...), so I'm betting your front spring rates are higher than your rear spring rates. If so, that'll do it every time.
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