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Old 04-27-2015, 03:28 AM   #1
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Just install Eibach anti-roll bar

Hi, guys, just bought a Eibach anti roll bar from our member for $250 which is i think is a good deal, and it is feels really good, but i still have a question:

what do u guys think stock shocks for track with swift spec t springs? is that enough for track? or i have to wait until i get money for BC coilover and springs?
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Hi, guys, just bought a Eibach anti roll bar from our member for $250 which is i think is a good deal, and it is feels really good, but i still have a question:

what do u guys think stock shocks for track with swift spec t springs? is that enough for track? or i have to wait until i get money for BC coilover and springs?
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You can enjoy the the track regardless of your suspension. The first time I went to the track was in my Subaru and it was on stock springs and i still had a great time.
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tl;dr the stock suspension is great as-is for track and autocross use, if it's your first time just go for it. In my opinion save the money on coilovers for getting brake pads for the track and better brake fluid as much as a $500 investment that is very much needed if you want to drive the car at >90% of it's capabilities.

The only thing you might want to do suspension wise before your first time to prepare for the track is a quality four wheel alignment, not a quicky place but a shop that actually specializes in fine tuning cars for the track/autocross.

From the factory the only thing that warrants improvement is front camber, typically it's less than -0.5 degrees, ideally for a true track car you want to be -2.0 degrees camber or more, this is not possible to do stock. The cheapest way to add camber is to get some "camber bolts" for the front end, this should get you to about -1.0 degree camber. This will help your front tires grip better and last longer on track for ~$20-40 for the bolts and $200-$300 for the alignment if I remember correctly. This should hold you over until you upgrade to whatever coilover system you decide with camber plates or some form of adjustability.

Save your money for brakes if you're serious about tracking.

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Keep the stock suspension. Upgrade the brake pads and fluid. Get a helmet.

Use the leftover $$ for track days.

Enjoy that set up for like a year and upgrade next year.
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tl;dr the stock suspension is great as-is for track and autocross use, if it's your first time just go for it. In my opinion save the money on coilovers for getting brake pads for the track and better brake fluid as much as a $500 investment that is very much needed if you want to drive the car at >90% of it's capabilities.

The only thing you might want to do suspension wise before your first time to prepare for the track is a quality four wheel alignment, not a quicky place but a shop that actually specializes in fine tuning cars for the track/autocross.

From the factory the only thing that warrants improvement is front camber, typically it's less than -0.5 degrees, ideally for a true track car you want to be -2.0 degrees camber or more, this is not possible to do stock. The cheapest way to add camber is to get some "camber bolts" for the front end, this should get you to about -1.0 degree camber. This will help your front tires grip better and last longer on track for ~$20-40 for the bolts and $200-$300 for the alignment if I remember correctly. This should hold you over until you upgrade to whatever coilover system you decide with camber plates or some form of adjustability.

Save your money for brakes if you're serious about tracking.

At a minimum read everything given to you by the organization you will run with and read this:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25485

Actually I'm already upgrade my brake, and I will get new wheels and Hankook RS3 next month, then I will do track after that, I will search camber bolts and do alignment, thanks a lot!


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