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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 10:56 AM
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So im planing on doing a several suspension upgrade and im the type of person that likes to buy just one time i dont like to be buying and selling and buying and selling parts, so this is what im planing to put on the car is for daily use and some track days

The chasis is a JDM Ferio Ek3 4 doors with a B16 stock engine runing on Volks TE37 15" with 195/45/15 advan tires front upper and rear upper cusco strut bars

what im gonna buy

1- ASR SUBFRAME BRACE
2- BEAKS LOWER TIE BAR
3- FUNCTION 7 LOWER CONTROL ARMS
4- ASR 24MM SWAYBAR KIT
5- H BRACE
6- BLOX FRONT SWAYBAR 24MM KIT
7- BENNEN FRONT LOWER TIE BAR
8- SKUNK2 FRONT AND REAR CAMBER KIT
9- CUSCO SEATBELT HARNESS BAR
10- TEIN PRO STREET COILOVERS

what im missing ? what i dont be needing ? would the car still be confi for daily use ?

shoot me all your opinions
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 01:28 PM
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Beaks, H-brace, and front camber kit are unecessary and useless.
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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Dont bother with a beaks, i wouldnt use the h Brace either.

Camber kit's arent not unecessary and or useless, so dont bother posting that.

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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 98civdx
Dont bother with a beaks, i wouldnt use the h Brace either.

Camber kit's are not unecessary and or useless, so dont bother posting that.
He said he's going to track the car, so they'll be fine
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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As others have said, camber kits are pointless unless you want to dial in MORE camber than what you get from your ride height alone. By reducing camber you'll be hurting the car's handling at the track.

Also I'm betting you can't use both an H brace and a front lower tie bar.

Beaks rear lower tie bar is also completely pointless, as the ASR brace already acts as a MASSIVE tie bar. Only thing the Beaks does is add weight and reduce ground clearance.
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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I don't know too much about this stuff, but does the Cusco Harness Bar offer roll-over protection? That might be a safety issue if it does not.
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by .Manny.
He said he's going to track the car, so they'll be fine
****, i meant to say arent, Sorry. i do agree with you, and you are totaly correct, i will edit post!
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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would use koni/gc or amr if it were my car. more flexibility and customer service when things go wrong
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by double wishbone
I don't know too much about this stuff, but does the Cusco Harness Bar offer roll-over protection? That might be a safety issue if it does not.
Oh damn I missed that in the list.

People, if you never pay attention to anything else, please pay attention to this:

NEVER, EVER use fixed racing harnesses in a car without a ROLL BAR or full ROLL CAGE!!!!!


Please, don't be an idiot and use this crap like "harness bars". This means near certain death or paralyzing injuries if the car rolls over. Every reputable racing harness manufacturer has these types of warnings ALL OVER their documentation.

If you plan to track the car and need harnesses, either:

1. Keep the stock belts and only uses the harnesses on the track, or
2. Install a roll bar or cage and anchor the harnesses properly to it

#2 being the preferable option. Using harnesses without rollover protection is a really, REALLY DUMB decision. With normal seatbelts you can move out of the way of the roof as it caves in on you when the car rolls over. With harnesses, you're pinned into the seat and CANNOT move out of the way. Most likely your neck will be broken, or you could very easily be killed.

Please, people, use your head and think before you buy and install this kind of stuff.
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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I personally think you should get dampening adjustable coilovers on the car first before you get anything else and then get some track time so you can see how you drive and what would be the best options for you.
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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I agree totaly with patrick, i missed that also.....

It's one of those things, when it really is worth the extra money, and isnt worth the risk.
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 06:41 AM
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I already got a lot of track hours i use to have a EK9 and a GSR Integra but now im going to track on a sedan just for fun on some weekends i want to hear more opinions please
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by jonesvirs
I already got a lot of track hours i use to have a EK9 and a GSR Integra but now im going to track on a sedan just for fun on some weekends i want to hear more opinions please
why? you aren't really providing any specific question to hear feedback on
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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by BC_Garage
I personally think you should get dampening adjustable coilovers on the car first before you get anything else and then get some track time so you can see how you drive and what would be the best options for you.
Who makes a coilover that adjusts wetness?
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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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Default Re: Opinions of this suspension setup

LOL this thread is headed to the moon
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