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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 09:30 AM
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Default Improve handling of 5th gen. Prelude

Hi, i´ve got a 98 Prelude with only 133 bhp (smallest engine for Preludes that we got here in Germany).

I want to improve the handling a little bit more than what i´ve already done. I´ve got Koni Yellows and H&R springs. Can´t tell you the specs of the springs, because it´s not common in Germany to announce them. Tires are Toyo T1-R.

I thought about using sway bars, which would you recommend? Or would something else be better?

I use the car as my daily driver, so the ride shouldn´t be too harsh.

Thanks!

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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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strut bars, tie bars, cage, sway bar, learning to drive, LSD..
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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rear sway bar, tires, driver.
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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oh i forgot, seam welding. just weld every hole on your chassis shut, the ONLY downside is that there's a chance you'll warp your frame.
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 07:00 AM
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replace any and all suspension bushings.
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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sorry but i dont like the T1Rs
steering response is too slow for my liking
im not sure if its because im running full tread or if the sidewalls are just too soft
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 02:56 PM
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tires, progress sway bar or a suspension tech. sway bar kit. replacing your old rubber bushings.. with oem honda
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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f-that

poly bushings ftw
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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Do not use poly bushings. Not only do they not last very long, they bind in a few places in the suspension.
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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I also didn't have luck with ES poly bushings. I changed back to stock bushings within a couple thousand miles when my car was a street car. It was a huge PITA.
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vinuneuro &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Do not use poly bushings. Not only do they not last very long, they bind in a few places in the suspension.</TD></TR></TABLE>

what would those places be?
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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Places like the lca's and trailing-arms. Important areas.
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 07:34 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Drag-On &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I want to improve the handling a little bit more than what i´ve already done. I´ve got Koni Yellows and H&R springs. Can´t tell you the specs of the springs, because it´s not common in Germany to announce them. Tires are Toyo T1-R.

I thought about using sway bars, which would you recommend? Or would something else be better?

I use the car as my daily driver, so the ride shouldn´t be too harsh.</TD></TR></TABLE>

How about removing 450 kg from the car? All you need is 4 wheels, a tub and seat, something to steer with, and a heater.

Pirate
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