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02-17-2004, 04:01 PM
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this depends on the class you want to run...if you upgrade the suspension it usually moves you up to a higher competition class
we've got a lot of experienced autocrossers here that can help you
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02-21-2004, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by LX4CYL
dumb question, but should I move up to FSP from STS if I were to Ground Controls since they aren't mounted the same way as regular springs?
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02-25-2004, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by LX4CYL
dumb question, but should I move up to FSP from STS if I were to Ground Controls since they aren't mounted the same way as regular springs?
02-25-2004, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by DakarM
Yep it will bump you up.
I don't think that is correct. Ground Controls are a basic spring setup on standard shocks and since coilovers are allowed in STS GCs should be as well.
02-25-2004, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by d21x
looking at his sig, he's already in SM. get some Ground Controls with custom rates and some Koni Yellows!!!
02-25-2004, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Asahi
I don't think that is correct. Ground Controls are a basic spring setup on standard shocks and since coilovers are allowed in STS GCs should be as well.
:doh: you are right. I was thinking of stock class :doh: but he is in STS not stock class. My bad
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02-27-2004, 09:41 AM
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what swaybar set up are you currently running and how much do you care about street ride comfort?
for mostly street driving id go with a swaybar set like suspension techniques and go with a set of tokico illuminas/bilsteins/koni's with 350f, 350-400r spring rates.
if you are mainly using this for autox/track days id say go with a stock si front swaybar and a comptech rear bar, with rates of 400-450f and 500-600r. its going to come down to driver preference and also ability to handle a car that likes to get a little tail happy. if you drive normal on the streets you will have no problem, but if you drive agressively on a daily basis, be careful of lifting throttle or braking around sweepers.
for mostly street driving id go with a swaybar set like suspension techniques and go with a set of tokico illuminas/bilsteins/koni's with 350f, 350-400r spring rates.
if you are mainly using this for autox/track days id say go with a stock si front swaybar and a comptech rear bar, with rates of 400-450f and 500-600r. its going to come down to driver preference and also ability to handle a car that likes to get a little tail happy. if you drive normal on the streets you will have no problem, but if you drive agressively on a daily basis, be careful of lifting throttle or braking around sweepers.