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Originally Posted by fooddude
Goal? A low hp (stock power), simple DD car and ability to push it relatively hard whenever I go to track/autox things. Just a fun car..not looking to make it a competitive national champ nor a 1000hp beast. Just a simple, no fuss, reliable car I can learn performance driving from, improve skill and just have fun.
Public DD roads? LA and OC ...but I don't mind a stiff suspension going through sections that are old and unrepaired. That would be super slow anyways and just "passing through"..otherwise, most of SoCal roads are pretty upkempt and have good infrastructure.
Tracks? Buttonwillow, Willow Springs
AutoX? I guess this greatly varies and depends on who's throwing the events. But, whichever come up I happen to attend.
Canyon? Several various in SoCal - Malibu, Palomar, Ortega, Lyons Valley, Azusa and several others.
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For starters, you're not going to be completely satisfied with anything below $1500. We've tried almost most suspension setups on the market. Buttonwillow is the track that will basically determine how good a suspension kit is. Bilstein B14 and TEIN Street Flex are pretty much your options. Most single adjustable setups really only have 1 setting that works well since valving is based on that specific spring rate and length.
The next level up is going to be Ohlins R&T, Bilstein B16, RCE T2 + camber plates, KW CS. Afterwards, you're going into true motorsport suspension territory where kits are proven in a motorsports setting. That's where the TEIN SRC, the JRZ RS-Pro, KW Motorsport 2-way and 3-ways, Ohlins TTX, Penskes, etc. are available.
