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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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I have a 94ex coupe with a b20 and gsr tranny swapped in place for the stock d16z6 setup. Now it feels like there’s a lot of under steer. It doesn’t feel as nimble when it was stock. Should I get a pair of front springs and struts off an integra to compensate for the extra weight? Whats the best thing to do cost effectively?
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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Add a rear swaybar. Thats the most cost effective way to combat understeer.

If you already have one, swap it for a stiffer one.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 10:26 AM
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Hmmm ill look into that… I was thinking the springs weren’t rated for the extra little weight when turning I thought it was transferring the weight of the car differently.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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The front might be heavier, and that might have changed the handling, but your last question was "Whats the best thing to do cost effectively?", which I answered. A rear swaybar is the cheapest way to combat understeer.

I wouldn't worry about the extra weight. In fact, I would welcome it, as you now have more power thanks to the new engine and could use a greater front weight bias. At 62/38, I think my Integra isn't front heavy enough...
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