lowering s2000 cause negative effects?
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Re: lowering s2000 cause negative effects? (3rdgencrx)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 3rdgencrx »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i heard that lowering an s2000 can cause negative effects in hadeling? true?</TD></TR></TABLE>
yes it can if not done correctly!
yes it can if not done correctly!
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Re: lowering s2000 cause negative effects? (3rdgencrx)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 3rdgencrx »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i heard that lowering an s2000 can cause negative effects in hadeling? true?</TD></TR></TABLE>
yes, any time you do a cosmetic lowering on a car without changing anything else to accomadate it...you are sacrificing handling.
yes, any time you do a cosmetic lowering on a car without changing anything else to accomadate it...you are sacrificing handling.
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Re: lowering s2000 cause negative effects? (Techno Tonis)
i thought being an 04 member, he would know how to properly lower the car...aka use of coilovers properly dialed in and corner balanced...then it wont.
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Depends how low you choose to lower the car! People often dump their car all the way...that's stupid! I have Tein Suspension on my AP1, and have it lowered to its recommended height.
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it will handle DIFFERENT. People confuse different for bad. Learning how to adapt FTW.
However, there are a great number of ways to screw it up.
The suspension is VERY complex and VERY sensitive. Rear bumpsteer will go up 10million times for every millimeter of lowering lol. Not quite that bad, but you get the point.
Make sure you get the car aligned. The alignment changes a lot with even incremental height changes. Toe is your greatest concern. Adding some negative camber can help you. It can also hurt you depending on your driving style. I use -2.6 front and -3.1 rear. I used to think 3 degrees was wayyy too much, but after some track time, i've discovered it works great.
However, there are a great number of ways to screw it up.
The suspension is VERY complex and VERY sensitive. Rear bumpsteer will go up 10million times for every millimeter of lowering lol. Not quite that bad, but you get the point.
Make sure you get the car aligned. The alignment changes a lot with even incremental height changes. Toe is your greatest concern. Adding some negative camber can help you. It can also hurt you depending on your driving style. I use -2.6 front and -3.1 rear. I used to think 3 degrees was wayyy too much, but after some track time, i've discovered it works great.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B serious »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it will handle DIFFERENT. People confuse different for bad. Learning how to adapt FTW.
However, there are a great number of ways to screw it up.
The suspension is VERY complex and VERY sensitive. Rear bumpsteer will go up 10million times for every millimeter of lowering lol. Not quite that bad, but you get the point.
Make sure you get the car aligned. The alignment changes a lot with even incremental height changes. Toe is your greatest concern. Adding some negative camber can help you. It can also hurt you depending on your driving style. I use -2.6 front and -3.1 rear. I used to think 3 degrees was wayyy too much, but after some track time, i've discovered it works great. </TD></TR></TABLE>
you're the only one to mention an alignment in this thread. It's 10x more important to get an alignment than anything else. For most people, new shocks and springs are more than enough.
However, there are a great number of ways to screw it up.
The suspension is VERY complex and VERY sensitive. Rear bumpsteer will go up 10million times for every millimeter of lowering lol. Not quite that bad, but you get the point.
Make sure you get the car aligned. The alignment changes a lot with even incremental height changes. Toe is your greatest concern. Adding some negative camber can help you. It can also hurt you depending on your driving style. I use -2.6 front and -3.1 rear. I used to think 3 degrees was wayyy too much, but after some track time, i've discovered it works great. </TD></TR></TABLE>
you're the only one to mention an alignment in this thread. It's 10x more important to get an alignment than anything else. For most people, new shocks and springs are more than enough.
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Re: lowering s2000 cause negative effects? (LAS2K)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LAS2K »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i thought being an 04 member, he would know how to properly lower the car...aka use of coilovers properly dialed in and corner balanced...then it wont. </TD></TR></TABLE>
yes, i know the about lowering but am not familiar with the s2k suspension setup. i only ask this question because i'm looking into the s2k and someone i spoke to said he wouldn't recommend messing with the <U>s2k's</U> ride height.
yes, i know the about lowering but am not familiar with the s2k suspension setup. i only ask this question because i'm looking into the s2k and someone i spoke to said he wouldn't recommend messing with the <U>s2k's</U> ride height.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by evil vapor »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
you're the only one to mention an alignment in this thread. It's 10x more important to get an alignment than anything else. For most people, new shocks and springs are more than enough. </TD></TR></TABLE>
true, tires are $$. my lowered sol has it's camber kit, toe kit and alignment
you're the only one to mention an alignment in this thread. It's 10x more important to get an alignment than anything else. For most people, new shocks and springs are more than enough. </TD></TR></TABLE>
true, tires are $$. my lowered sol has it's camber kit, toe kit and alignment
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 3rdgencrx »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
true, tires are $$. my lowered sol has it's camber kit, toe kit and alignment</TD></TR></TABLE>
you dont need any of that. A toe kit? But...toe on civics and del sols is factory adjustable.
Anyway, S2000s have alignment mechanisms for Camber, Toe, and Caster. Set your toe to factory. You're gonna want some negative camber. It doesn't really affect tire wear that much, but it helps handling greatly. like i said before between negative 2.5 - 3 degrees is pretty nice. Set caster to factory, or a little bit more positive than factory. Dont mess with caster too much unless you know what you're doing because it's kind of a tricky angle.
true, tires are $$. my lowered sol has it's camber kit, toe kit and alignment</TD></TR></TABLE>
you dont need any of that. A toe kit? But...toe on civics and del sols is factory adjustable.
Anyway, S2000s have alignment mechanisms for Camber, Toe, and Caster. Set your toe to factory. You're gonna want some negative camber. It doesn't really affect tire wear that much, but it helps handling greatly. like i said before between negative 2.5 - 3 degrees is pretty nice. Set caster to factory, or a little bit more positive than factory. Dont mess with caster too much unless you know what you're doing because it's kind of a tricky angle.
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