Thanks, Monkey
I like the idea of auto-x'ing sometime down the road. Currently this is my only car, so I don't have a commuter-beater to fall back on in case it breaks or wrecks on the track. I'd also need to attend a racing school. Then there's my main expensive career/pro-hobby in film & video which takes up more than enough time and money already.
Regarding brakes, what is your opinion on Spoon's 4-pot calipers? They look like a good choice since you can fit them under 16" rims with the stock rotors and OEM-size pads. As I understand, they will *not* allow you to stop any faster or shorter but will eliminate brake fade and give a more linear feel in the pedal.
Originally Posted by monkey
i agree with DsR in that strut bars are mostly cosmetic. but i think you've got a really good attitude and perspective on modding your car. If you're definitely set on getting strut bars, go ahead and do it.
i think what a lot of people don't realize when modding their car is that 90% of the stuff out there is crap. useless stuff to put in an online forum signature. i think suspension and brake mods are the most guilty of that, since in my opinion there are only really a few truly useful things out there:
coilovers/springs-shocks and tuning by damping or spring rates
sway bars
better tires
camber kits and getting as much negative camber as is possible
better brake pads
LSD's
lightweight smaller diameter wheels
weight lightening/redistribution
ss-lines
new brake fluid
bushings
and that's pretty much it. after that it's all driver
which is encouraging, because in the world of driving (at least at the amateur enthusiast level) it SHOULD be that way.
anyway, good luck. and you might wanna consider auto-x'ing because it's a lot of fun.