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Ok guys, so a suspension rebuild is upon me and i'm looking at doing the work myself (cause i don't want to give someone hundreds of dollars and frankly i don't know anyone i can trust at the moment).
What i'd like to do:
1. Change all bushings
2. Change my front and rear sway bars
3. Add front and rear strut bars
4. Change my shocks and springs
5. Potentially add a traction bar
6. Get more suggestions as to how i can improve my ride quality/handling (not including wheels, i have stock rims n good rubber, i will upgrade another day)
What i'd like to know:
1. What bushings should i buy... i'm all for OEM honda, this car is being built for daily driveability, with an emphasis on comfort. I'd like to get the Mugen RTA bushings cause the cost difference isn't that much more, and i have read they are 115 - 120% stiffer (can anyone confirm this?), and i'd like to change both my rear LCAs with new OEM (considering they come with freshly installed new bushings, and the cost difference is minor when you total the cost of the bushings required). Other than that what bushings do i need exactly? Part numbers would be apprecitated, but if i could be told where to look i can hunt myself!
2. After reading i found the HF sway bar is a good bar to run in the front, and a Suspension Techniques in the back. Any experience? suggestions?
3. I'm not sure what company to go with for my strut bars... anyone have experience with Tanabe? they seem cheaper, but price isn't my concern to be honest. The neuspeed looked good, I want your ideas and opinions!
4. Koni yellows w/ GC seems to be almost unanimous from what i read... Personally i'm looking for something comfortable. Progress Springs are progressive, but i don't like the 2" drop. I like the 1.2" drop with the Eibach Pro-Kit springs... thoughts?? suggestions?? I'm looking for a balance of comfort and cornering ability, without a significant drop (maybe 1.5"+/-?)... any ideas on spring rates?
5. Would it be worth it for me to add a traction bar? Suggestions? Full-race is alot of $, but if its justifiable then i have no problem spending on it... but i'd need the FR Rad too, right? Suggestions, opinions appreciated!
6. Speak your mind
thanks guys
What i'd like to do:
1. Change all bushings
2. Change my front and rear sway bars
3. Add front and rear strut bars
4. Change my shocks and springs
5. Potentially add a traction bar
6. Get more suggestions as to how i can improve my ride quality/handling (not including wheels, i have stock rims n good rubber, i will upgrade another day)
What i'd like to know:
1. What bushings should i buy... i'm all for OEM honda, this car is being built for daily driveability, with an emphasis on comfort. I'd like to get the Mugen RTA bushings cause the cost difference isn't that much more, and i have read they are 115 - 120% stiffer (can anyone confirm this?), and i'd like to change both my rear LCAs with new OEM (considering they come with freshly installed new bushings, and the cost difference is minor when you total the cost of the bushings required). Other than that what bushings do i need exactly? Part numbers would be apprecitated, but if i could be told where to look i can hunt myself!
2. After reading i found the HF sway bar is a good bar to run in the front, and a Suspension Techniques in the back. Any experience? suggestions?
3. I'm not sure what company to go with for my strut bars... anyone have experience with Tanabe? they seem cheaper, but price isn't my concern to be honest. The neuspeed looked good, I want your ideas and opinions!
4. Koni yellows w/ GC seems to be almost unanimous from what i read... Personally i'm looking for something comfortable. Progress Springs are progressive, but i don't like the 2" drop. I like the 1.2" drop with the Eibach Pro-Kit springs... thoughts?? suggestions?? I'm looking for a balance of comfort and cornering ability, without a significant drop (maybe 1.5"+/-?)... any ideas on spring rates?
5. Would it be worth it for me to add a traction bar? Suggestions? Full-race is alot of $, but if its justifiable then i have no problem spending on it... but i'd need the FR Rad too, right? Suggestions, opinions appreciated!
6. Speak your mind
thanks guys