Is it possible to get better traction w/o lowering?

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Sep 4, 2005 | 06:31 PM

JBARK

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Is it possible to get better traction w/o lowering?

I have a 1989 Honda CRX. I want to increase handling but I don't want to lower the Car. Is there a an aftermarket suspension out there that will do this? Thanks!

Sep 4, 2005 | 07:53 PM

PIC Performance

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Re: Is it possible to get better traction w/o lowering? (JBARK)

Better tires is a good start.

Sep 4, 2005 | 09:04 PM

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Re: Is it possible to get better traction w/o lowering? (Noob4life)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Noob4life »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Better tires is a good start.</TD></TR></TABLE>

bigger/lighter rims
good tires

Sep 5, 2005 | 02:15 PM

JBARK

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Re: Is it possible to get better traction w/o lowering? (JBARK)

How about lowing the car slightly? Do I have any option then?? I have a downpipe that is a little big and I'm concerned about scraping.

Sep 5, 2005 | 04:30 PM

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Stiffer springs are allways going to help you out, you could get coilovers or KONI/GC and only drop the car about an inch. Also look in to a rear ARB. Replace old bushings, bushings is a search all in its own.

Sep 5, 2005 | 05:03 PM

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Re: (ohjolt2)

Yeah if you are now willing to lower the car, at least get some lowering springs. Lower = win! Too low = suck, though. Don't go wild.

Sep 5, 2005 | 05:16 PM

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Re: Is it possible to get better traction w/o lowering? (JBARK)

swaybars.

use a EF sedan front sway bar and aftermarket rear swaybar set. thats pretty much all i have, and some unknown jdm brand tires. i never feel unreasonably out of grip on the streets and highways.