I just wanted to know what the basic mods to dramatically improve the integra gs-r handling. I want my '01 gs-r to have superberb handling. I don't have any intentions to mod my engine except for the intake. I am currently going to install ground controls with tokico illuminas. my car alreay has a front upper strut bar. i was thinking of adding a rear one also, whats a good brand? Also i was thinking of adding a rear lower tie bar, again whats a good brand to get? I was planning to lower my car only about an inch or so, is this good enough to improve handling? Would a camber kit help the car's handling if i added it. Also i wanted to know what else could i add to my car to improve the handling beside the above listed. I think it is safe to say that the BMW's have the best handling/suspension component on the market, so if this is not to far fetched of an idea, how could i make my gs-r like the BMW's or better? Thanks for any help.

 

well for the bars that you are looking for a good one is a cusco i think is the name. i think after you get all of this and it isnt enough for your handeling wants its time to look into tein coilover setups. it doesnt matter how low the car is to whether it handles better really. as long as the srping rate is increased and a new shock absorber that does the job is put under there you will see improved handeling. a camber kit may help you some but they are mainly for keeping you from eating your tires alive. you could add one of those bars that look like an x and you have to take your seats out to put it in. you could add thicker sway bars and i think finally you can add poly bushings and if you are not satisfied with that then you need to get a rollercoaster track and lay it on an auto x track and put roller coaster wheels on your car and put your car on the track and not worry about a thing. j/k. this should complete your suspension for the most part.

 

The longest run-on sentence ever.

 

Even if you do put a rear strut bar or a sway bar kit on your car, you should look into upgrading your control arms. Also as was previously said, poly front end kits. These bushings will be a low cost, noticable upgrade. I too once had a front and rear srut bar on my car, then someone broke into my car and stole a bunch of stuff... I hate people who steal!!!

 

poly bushings? could u elobrate please, where do they go, how to they improve handling?

 

The stock bushings that come on your car are rubber. Rubber wears fast and corrodes with water exposure. Thats why you have to replace them once in a while. Polygraphite is a combination of polyurethane and graphite. Polygraphite bushings wont wear as fast and they make your handling stiffer. Graphite is also self-lubricating so there is no need to grease them.
Bushings are located on any suspension part that meets another, like ball joints and links, they are all in places that bend or flex.
PST (performance suspension technology) makes kits ony up to the 97' integra but their website has lots of pics to understand how everything works

 

definitely

 

Best suspension mods to go with your current setup: ITR sway bar with BSQ reinforcement kit and new stickier tires if you still have crappy stock Michelin's. If you didn't get the shocks yet, try to save for adjustable shocks like KYB AGX's or Koni yellows.

Next best handling mod: Performance driving event or classes. ie - HPDE's with www.nasaproracing.com. Also look up mazdausa.com and see if the Mazda Rev It Up class is coming to your area. Great chance to learn how to handle a car. (while beating on a Mazda 6 and Mazdaspeed Protege!)

Rear lower tie bar: didn't feel much of a difference.

 

The Ground Control system is a decent way to go, but the "trend" in suspension tuning (if you can call it a trend) is to ditch the custom rate GC/Skunk2 sleeves for "true" coilovers (Tein SS, Zeal B6, etc.) If you're on a budget, the GC + Koni yellows (around $800 total) are a tried and true setup that should be more than enough for your needs.

I have heard mixed reviews about the Tokico's which is why I'm recommending you go with the pricier Koni's.

Shingo

 

heh i agree with lude rage that is a very long run-on sentence. sorry about that just got carried away with it.