ok...what consist of a "complete" suspension kit?

1) coilvers
2) traction bars
3) structs and sway bars
4) new control arms

am i missing anything? let me know....

also...what setup are YOU guys running on? how much did it cost? i'm looking for something that's great for drag racing and auto cross. any info is greatly appreciated. Thank you!!!!

 

Don't forget tires. You won't stick on corners if your tires break loose.

And I wouldn't necessarily consider coilovers as the only way to go when lowering. I guess that's just for adjustability factor.

But you'll definitely want a CTR/ITR sway bar and ASR subframe brace as well . H-Brace's are nice too if you aren't too low and won't scrape. If you really want to go all out, roll cage will be one of your best bets.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by amej8 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Don't forget tires. You won't stick on corners if your tires break loose.

And I wouldn't necessarily consider coilovers as the only way to go when lowering. I guess that's just for adjustability factor.

But you'll definitely want a CTR/ITR sway bar and ASR subframe brace as well . H-Brace's are nice too if you aren't too low and won't scrape. If you really want to go all out, roll cage will be one of your best bets.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I agree with this completely, unless you are willing to corner weight the car or want the ability to choose a spring rate, coilovers generally aren't worth the money. This is especially true if you are looking at the lower end TDM coilovers, you would be much better served by buying a good set of dampers and springs (I prefer Koni and Eibach respectively). I also agree about the tires, they are the only things actually touching the road and IMO will make the biggest difference in handling for the money.

Jon

 

thanks for the response...as for tires...of course thats something to upgrade...

i dont really want a rollcage for my car...i kinda like my back seats....as for the h brace...can you describe alittle more info on that? also, with a setup like that, how much is that going to cost?

 

H-brace = ~ $100

 

ClubCivic has a site sponsor that sells them for 75 shipped. I think he has a website/store but dunno what it is. Been under construction for a while now. I'm sure you can find them elsewhere too for that much.

But it sits pretty much directly under your engine connecting 4 points on your chassis (forget what they are lol) and reinforcing the frame. I've read some reviews on it and most people have agreed that it does help.

 

thanks for the info!

 

tires i recommend falken azenis rt-615's...

coilovers, a good starter brand is ground control with koni yellow shocks with extended top hats

sways, get CTR front and itr 23mm rear w/ asr subframe

strut tower bars, front 3pt (carbing/ password) rear 4pt, c-pillar, trunk brace, rear under, and h-brace

roll cage, autopower or saftey 21 (you will notice a big diff in chassis stiffness)

camber kits f&r.. to dial in the perfect camber (remember some is good)

bushing kits (makes ride more smooth)

brakes!!!!!!!! a very big key in suspension..

 

wow! thanks for ALL the info....

what tire size is best? with all that you included, how much would that genearlly cost? and for brakes, what's the BIGGEST size i can go for if i want to stick with 15s?