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Mikepage 02-18-2014 01:10 PM

Springs, Sway bars, Strut bar, what's next???
 
What is the next modif after this?

I want a go kart :D

Do you think a rear strut bar is a good idea? But I don't want to have a bar in the trunk who make storage interference... Sometime i fit my mountain bike in the trunk...

BRZZZZZZZZZZ 02-18-2014 01:18 PM

Adjustable shocks, bushings, underbody bracing, wheels and tires.

Mikepage 02-18-2014 01:22 PM

Already rack and pinion bushing :) it's a good start.

Am not ready for bushings yet... Too expensive for a minimal difference, correct me if am wrong.

wparsons 02-18-2014 01:25 PM

You'll get more difference replacing bushings than you will from strut tower bars (especially the rear since that doesn't effect the suspension geometry).

Beyond "a go kart", what are you trying to achieve? What tires are you running? Do you want street grip or track grip? What alignment specs are you running? What springs and sways?

Guillaume 02-18-2014 01:26 PM

More camber, proper alignment settings.
http://ft86speedfactory.com/suspensi...amber-kits-87/

7thgear 02-18-2014 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikepage (Post 1538260)
Already rack and pinion bushing :) it's a good start.

Am not ready for bushings yet... Too expensive for a minimal difference, correct me if am wrong.

you are wrong

engine, transmission, diff, and rear crossmember bushings will absolutely transform your car.

Mikepage 02-18-2014 01:31 PM

Springs, Sway bars, Strut bar, what's next???
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by wparsons (Post 1538273)
You'll get more difference replacing bushings than you will from strut tower bars (especially the rear since that doesn't effect the suspension geometry).

Beyond "a go kart", what are you trying to achieve? What tires are you running? Do you want street grip or track grip? What alignment specs are you running? What springs and sways?


Mach V springs
Whiteline rack and pinion bushing
Whiteline rear 16mm sway bar with link and braces... Middle position
Whiteline front strut bar
Hotchkis front 25.4 mm sway bar soft position.

The alignment is near to 0.

I don't have any camber adjustment stuff yet.

I will buy a new set of tires this summer, I do not kill the OEM tires yet.

I want street tires more then track tires.

Mikepage 02-18-2014 01:39 PM

Springs, Sway bars, Strut bar, what's next???
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 7thgear (Post 1538284)
you are wrong

engine, transmission, diff, and rear crossmember bushings will absolutely transform your car.


You have it already?

I think this topic will come interesting...

7thgear 02-18-2014 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikepage (Post 1538329)
You have it already?

not on this car but i've had on other cars, most notiably the impreza.

if you're looking for that go-kart feel, then those 4 areas are a must.

esp the rear crossmember mount, that has a lot of play. You can start by getting the whiteline inserts for that and work your way up.

i'm holding off because i want to play in autocross c-stock class, but once i'm ready for STX those will be my first mods.

Mikepage 02-18-2014 01:45 PM

Ok then I will check to place an order for the rear cross member bushing soon. It's just more difficult from my country to get a good deal because it's always a big shipping cost unfortunately...

Guillaume 02-18-2014 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikepage (Post 1538292)
The alignment is near to 0.

I don't have any camber adjustment stuff yet.

I will buy a new set of tires this summer, I do not yet kill the OEM tires.

I want street tires more then track tires.

I recently did the "OEM Camber Bolt" mod (see there : http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22201 ), giving more front camber while remaining fairly conservative (-0.8°). It transforms the car's cornering.

You can get more extreme values with some eccentric bolts and/or top mounts.

Racecomp Engineering 02-18-2014 01:46 PM

Rear strut mount is a waste.

A better alignment, bushings, and shocks are your next steps.

- Andy

7thgear 02-18-2014 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikepage (Post 1538349)
Ok then I will check to place an order for the rear cross member bushing soon. It's just more difficult from my country to get a good deal because it's always a big shipping cost unfortunately...

You're in Canada though...where specifically are you?

Mikepage 02-18-2014 01:57 PM

Québec


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