Suspension's up next.


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ikelfkens

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Hi,

I'm having my engine swapped end of this month. B18C-R into my Ek9.
Next is the suspension.

I have read alot about different coilovers and several other components that help making the car a better drive.

What i like to know is which coilovers and components make a very good streetcar. As i was a engine noob before i read tons of info on it, i am now a noob as it comes to suspension.

For coilovers i was thinking Cusco Zero2 or HKS hypermax. I dont realy know which spring rates. Roads are pretty good with an occasional bump.

I would realy like to replace every moving part underneath the car that has to do with suspension and wears with the years...

What am i looking for? Every tip is much appreciated..
 
One thing to remember Ivo. The stock suspension is seriously under-rated. Its a great system as standard. Very well set-up. And unless your intending to drive mostly on tracks or change wheel size/lower the car then you'll compromising ride quality and handling for daily use.
 
He Will,

Unbelievable... Again i thought not to bother you.. And there you are again...'
How are you doing mate!
I hoped this was one of the answers. The main thing i dont like is corner handling. It is kind of nervous in the rear when taking a corner quite hard... I would also like to lower it a bit...

Then again, i have time enough to read myself into everything. First i have to save a certain amount of money for a certain piece of engine work :)

Are ther things that can be done so cornering gets better?

Ivo
 
iceman said:
oem ek9 suspension is amazing for a street car
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ikelfkens said:
He Will,

Unbelievable... Again i thought not to bother you.. And there you are again...'
How are you doing mate!
I hoped this was one of the answers. The main thing i dont like is corner handling. It is kind of nervous in the rear when taking a corner quite hard... I would also like to lower it a bit...

Then again, i have time enough to read myself into everything. First i have to save a certain amount of money for a certain piece of engine work :)

Are ther things that can be done so cornering gets better?

Ivo
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Im good thanks! for the rear you have to stay commited with the throttle! Keep the weight on the rear wheels.

My best advice is take the car to a track and get an instructor for the day.
..But dont go with the stickiest tyres. Go for somthing in between, not cheap but not a semi slick. Then the car will break away more progressively and you will get a better feel for its handling characteristics. and so will be able to 'throw it around' with more confidence. :nice: THen decide how the suspension can be improved. You need to push the cars wit stock suspension before makign a final descision. :woot:
 
:-(

I am a bit sad now... This means my driving is bad :)
But as always ill follow your advise.
Thanks mate!
 
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