I just bought an Acura Integra GSR and I'm trying to find a good supension setup. What would be a setup that would kill in the autocross type racing? Please help me out I'm new to the Honda world!

 

First, read this... so you become conversant in the basics and your options.

https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...hlight=dampers

Then, if you are going to compete in auto-cross, consult the rules for your class before you start investing in mods. h: The last thing you want to do is get bumped into a class where you're running against M3s and Vettes. :crazyr:

Also, welcome to the board. :cheers:

 

if you are new to the game, i'd strongly reccomend staying in a stock class. with a gsr you will be put into D-stock, which is already pretty competitive, you will be running with just about every non-m3 bmw that shows up, audi s4's, dodge srt-4's and things of that nature. anyways, in your stock class, SCCA solo 2 rules allow things like cold air intakes, catback exhausts, short throw shifters (which are actually worse for autocross), and any type of seat/harness combinations you want. as for suspension/handling items they allow adjustable dampers (shocks) any tire you want on the stock or stock size rim (including r-compound slicks) and thats really about it. the minute you do any chassis bracing like stut tower bars, or bigger sway bars your bumped to a street touring class which is much more competitive. also, any lowering of the car, including race springs and coilovers, will put you into street touring or street mod classes depending on exactly what is done. so if you want to stay in stock, which is a good idea for learning and you'll do better in your class, go with a set of adjustables like koni yellows or kyb agx's, and get a set of nice tires, something thats summer only made for grip on pavement, like a set of falken azenis (best tire for the price hands down, awesome grip and can be driven on the street). the rest is basically a matter of practice and experience, have fun with it. most fun you can have with 30 dollars and a helmet.

 

are you sure about the CAI? I thought it was just a drop-in filter?

 

koni adjustable is the way to go with ground control springs

 

well from what i hear our local chapter of scca isnt as nazi about some of the rules as a few of the other surrounding regions....but we usually let that one slide for a stock class. you could be right though, the cai might bump you, ive never seen it done, but i usually only participate in my region so im not sure.

 

i completly agree, but i would add, 12lb wheels and azenis

 

Ground control doesn't make springs.

 

thats right they dont, they do have a a adjustable setup though, my bad

 

Word of warning, if you do decide to get coilovers "sleeved" or "full" you'll need to get the car properly corner weighted and aligned. If you don't plan on doing that, they will not handle any better (and possibly worse) than a set of Eibach lowering springs. Imagine a chair with 4 uneven length legs. Depending on the shop be prepared to pay $300-$400 to get the car corner weighted (in the bay area at least).