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Which susp. combo might/would perform better on the street and at the track? (inside)

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Old 02-07-2005, 09:34 AM
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Default Which susp. combo might/would perform better on the street and at the track? (inside)

MTM/Eibach springs + Koni adj. shocks + 19mm swaybar

MTM/Eibach springs + bilstein + 19mm swaybar

H&R ultra coilovers only

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H&R ultra coilovers + 19mm swaybar

Notice that, Ultras don't like bumps in a straightline already, less during cornering.

Maybe people with extensive testing of different susp. combos can share some info here?

Zev? Madman?..etc.
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Default I'm not Zev, but I can guess what he's going to recommend on an unlimited budget.

So the question will be...how much money ya got to spend?
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Don't need to know about Stasis track sport because I am cheap like Doc. :-p
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Default have ultras on the car now, and have mtm/eibach springs sitting here, too.

just trying to get some feedback on the combos I mentioned.

again, no Stasis. :-p
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Default Who said anything about tracksports?

Motorsports!
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Default I would try the Koni's, if you're interested in better ride quality.

Dump the swaybar if you're having issues with the rear wheels skittering across bumps. Finally, get a proper alignment.
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Default my thoughts...

For street only or little track: MTM/Eibach + KONI (updated S4) + 19mm rear bar soft

For track: H&R Ultra + 19mm bar firm, and set ride height at around 25.5" (no lower than 25.25"), 1/8" higher in the rear.

For mixed with track/aggressive emphasis: H&R Ultra + 19mm bar on soft, ride height at 25.5" or higher.

For mixed with street/comfort emphasis: MTM/Eibach with Bilstein's and 19mm bar on soft.

Given those limitations...
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Default would any of the setup I listed be sig. better than just what I have now: ultras only?

i don't have the rear swaybar (19mm).
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the KONI's will improve comfort over the H&R's and the Bilstein's...
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Default Awesome. Thanks.

so maybe i should just get the 19mm and play with ride height and be done with it.


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