cant deciede. either suspension or start building engine

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Old May 26, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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ok, so i got about a grand to spend on my car "for now", and i cant deciede what to do, either get new suspension set-up or start to build my b16
it sounds like a joke but ive been decieding for quite awhile
i just got new wheels and i want to lower my car way more then just lowering springs on tokico struts, and get a new set-up for drag racing
because the spring rates are for auto-x, so im leaning toward a skunk2 coilovers or PIC possibley progress. Or start to build my block for turbo, and i know i need more money for that, but i can keep savin.

So what do you guys think?
insight would be appreciated
Old May 26, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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id personally do suspension, thats what i did first.
i got PIC's too lol.
Old May 26, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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get a good alarm if u dont already have one,security first then fun
Old May 26, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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thats the genral car building rule, build the suspension for a faster motor than you have
Old May 26, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by EE2bitsk
id personally do suspension, thats what i did first.
i got PIC's too lol.
thanks, do you have to PIC apex or selects?
Old May 26, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BrayzieEF9
get a good alarm if u dont already have one,security first then fun
right lol, my neighbor had about 15k in his build and it was stolen.
so i'll take that in consideration
thank you
Old May 26, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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suspension whne you build your turbo please do it right the first time
Old May 26, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by rustanghunter
thats the genral car building rule, build the suspension for a faster motor than you have
true, but the suspension on my car is great for auto-x but im change routes to drag
Old May 26, 2010 | 06:16 PM
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suspension whne you build your turbo please do it right the first time
thanks for the insight
Old May 26, 2010 | 06:29 PM
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is this going to be a full time drag car
Old May 26, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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i got selects.
Old May 27, 2010 | 07:11 AM
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^ how do you like them
Old May 27, 2010 | 07:12 AM
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Default Re: cant deciede. either suspension or start building engine

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is this going to be a full time drag car
yes, but right now its my dd untill i rebuild
Old May 27, 2010 | 01:38 PM
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Security, kill switch, alarms dont help at all.
Engine and anything else first
Then suspension to lower your car because a lowered car is hard o work on
Old May 27, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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yes, but right now its my dd untill i rebuild
go engine first since true drag springs are super stiff and wont be comfortable for a dd
Old May 27, 2010 | 04:01 PM
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+1 vote for suspension.
Old May 27, 2010 | 04:01 PM
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Default Re: cant deciede. either suspension or start building engine

Originally Posted by dacrxguy
go engine first since true drag springs are super stiff and wont be comfortable for a dd
yeah i was thinking that too, but i'll just like the look of my car slammed lol
but if i get coilovers with dampening then i can make little adjustments so idk
this is where i'm stuck...
Old May 27, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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wheres the tech
Old May 27, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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Default Re: cant deciede. either suspension or start building engine

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^ how do you like them
i love them. been on them for like 2 years now, not a problem.
i got a pick of my sedan, all the way down on them too FYI.

Old May 27, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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^ looks good man
Old May 28, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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Default Re: cant deciede. either suspension or start building engine

anyone else?
Old May 28, 2010 | 03:51 PM
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Default Re: cant deciede. either suspension or start building engine

Originally Posted by sh!ft
wheres the tech
reported to mods make the decision your self
Old May 28, 2010 | 05:25 PM
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i say engine
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No tech.
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