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Originally Posted by CSG Mike
You don't need sways with a good coilover setup.
You don't need bushings with entry level coilovers such as the models you've mentioned (and anything within that price range).
Mishimoto cooling "upgrades" are not upgrades.
I think you need to track first, and determine what you want to change, rather than blindly throw parts at the car.
I can't make a recommendation for you when you can't tell me what you want, other than "parts".
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Thanks, Mike.
Yeah, I can see I threw stuff out there and omitted my thoughts behind it all. I haven't had this car to the track, but I have beat on it on the back-roads quite a bit. And pretty hard. What has that experience make me want?
1) More traction. In the front but especially in the rear. The 225's on the car have a few miles on them and not enough stick. I can get the car sideways at will in any of the 1st 3 gears. And sometimes not at will;
Current rims are 18x8 which really limits tire width. I've ordered 17x9's which will allows me to run 245 or 255 and keep the sublime balance by running a square setup.
I figured I'd need coilovers to clear a 255/40 tire? If they have camber plates, they would also allow me to run more neg camber helping improve traction.
2) less body roll/more controlled body roll - especially in fast transitions. Perhaps my stock suspension is a bit worn? But it doesn't feel as tight or confidence inspiring as even my STi did.
3) A slightly lowered stance. Admittedly -mainly to improve the appearance- but I'll accept the handling improvements that can accompany it.
Does that help a bit?
I mentioned the cooling upgrades as I'm on a stock rad and figured a boosted setup could use more cooling capacity given my intended use for the car.