rear brakes, suspension upgrades
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rear brakes, suspension upgrades
Wassup guys, hey i was just wondering what sum of you guys have done as far as upgrades for brakes and suspension. Is there a brembo kit for the rear?? or should i just get hawk pads& rotors? and wat about suspension? your help is greatly appreciated. thanks
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Rear Brakes:
There are no bolt on brembo brake kits for the rear, if you really need better brakes in the rear get some better pads (i.e. Hawk HPS) and some better rotors and lube up your caliper slide pins.
Suspension:
The only worthwhile upgrade performance wise seems to be a rear sway bar and spherical control arm bushings everything else (i.e. lowering springs) are strictly for aesthetics and do not improve handling. Unless of course your willing to go to full on coilovers and corner scales.
There are no bolt on brembo brake kits for the rear, if you really need better brakes in the rear get some better pads (i.e. Hawk HPS) and some better rotors and lube up your caliper slide pins.
Suspension:
The only worthwhile upgrade performance wise seems to be a rear sway bar and spherical control arm bushings everything else (i.e. lowering springs) are strictly for aesthetics and do not improve handling. Unless of course your willing to go to full on coilovers and corner scales.
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Rear Brakes:
There are no bolt on brembo brake kits for the rear, if you really need better brakes in the rear get some better pads (i.e. Hawk HPS) and some better rotors and lube up your caliper slide pins.
Suspension:
The only worthwhile upgrade performance wise seems to be a rear sway bar and spherical control arm bushings everything else (i.e. lowering springs) are strictly for aesthetics and do not improve handling. Unless of course your willing to go to full on coilovers and corner scales.
There are no bolt on brembo brake kits for the rear, if you really need better brakes in the rear get some better pads (i.e. Hawk HPS) and some better rotors and lube up your caliper slide pins.
Suspension:
The only worthwhile upgrade performance wise seems to be a rear sway bar and spherical control arm bushings everything else (i.e. lowering springs) are strictly for aesthetics and do not improve handling. Unless of course your willing to go to full on coilovers and corner scales.
^^^ actually the pedders springs.. do improve handling + a slight cosmetic gain
I have no idea why would we need control arm bushings?
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It's very evident on track when cornering hard during long sweepers. Almost feels like the tire is folding over.
p.s. Get the hardcore bar. It's in no way too aggressive for the street. I've been on it through multiple storms now, and the car isn't the slightest bit unstable. In fact, with the Pedders + OTTP hardcore rear bar, I'd say the car is perfect for wet track days.
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No, stiffening up the front of the car is just going to increase the understeer. As far as suspension mods. Just depends what you want to do with the car. Just street? Drag? track days? Appearance?
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My goal is to have a suspension and braking system that trully complements the performance. I want to have a complete, legit car. But i guess its more towars street
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Under hard cornering, the large rubber control arm bushing allows the wheel to lose camber, because the bottom of the outside wheel starts to tuck.
It's very evident on track when cornering hard during long sweepers. Almost feels like the tire is folding over.
p.s. Get the hardcore bar. It's in no way too aggressive for the street. I've been on it through multiple storms now, and the car isn't the slightest bit unstable. In fact, with the Pedders + OTTP hardcore rear bar, I'd say the car is perfect for wet track days.
It's very evident on track when cornering hard during long sweepers. Almost feels like the tire is folding over.
p.s. Get the hardcore bar. It's in no way too aggressive for the street. I've been on it through multiple storms now, and the car isn't the slightest bit unstable. In fact, with the Pedders + OTTP hardcore rear bar, I'd say the car is perfect for wet track days.
who makes control arms for our car?
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Under hard cornering, the large rubber control arm bushing allows the wheel to lose camber, because the bottom of the outside wheel starts to tuck.
It's very evident on track when cornering hard during long sweepers. Almost feels like the tire is folding over.
p.s. Get the hardcore bar. It's in no way too aggressive for the street. I've been on it through multiple storms now, and the car isn't the slightest bit unstable. In fact, with the Pedders + OTTP hardcore rear bar, I'd say the car is perfect for wet track days.
It's very evident on track when cornering hard during long sweepers. Almost feels like the tire is folding over.
p.s. Get the hardcore bar. It's in no way too aggressive for the street. I've been on it through multiple storms now, and the car isn't the slightest bit unstable. In fact, with the Pedders + OTTP hardcore rear bar, I'd say the car is perfect for wet track days.
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And as far as brakes go, it will brake harder than you will ever need on the street. You can really stand this damn car on its nose even on stock pads.
And I really understand the need for the CAB now. Went to the track this weekend for the first time with some sticky tires. Wasn't really apperent with the stock continentals but, I felt like I was rolling the sidewalls but looking at the tires I knew I wasn't. Anyway, on the street you don't need those either.
And I really understand the need for the CAB now. Went to the track this weekend for the first time with some sticky tires. Wasn't really apperent with the stock continentals but, I felt like I was rolling the sidewalls but looking at the tires I knew I wasn't. Anyway, on the street you don't need those either.
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i just did my susupension last weekend. i bought the eibach kit. yea its more for looks but it comes with the front and rear sway bars. still havent had a chance to drive it yet. so i couldnt tell you how it feels.
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One thing, I also picked up Powergrid endlinks, and I can't say that it was worth it on a newer car. The Pedders don't lower the car enough to justify adjustable front endlinks, IMO. Maybe if your endlinks are shot, but the stock ones seem decent.
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