Jim
GT Crew
'88 GT hatchback - commuter on weekdays, autox on weekends
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Post by Jim on May 4, 2005 16:56:23 GMT -5
I am slowly improving my car suspension and am interested in hearing about what others have done or are doing. I'm trying to get the best set-up possible on a small budget. So far, I have the Eibach Pro-Kit springs and have just ordered a set of KYB AGX's for the front and will be doing the strut mod to the rears and order a set of AGX's for the rears. I then want a new rear bar. I also plan to convert from auto to 5-speed and from the FE to the GE motor in the future, and the GTS disc brakes. I'm not sure about my spring choice though. The car is also my daily driver. I have a set of 15 x 7's now, but will need new rims when I get the disc brakes. I am also thinking about building a rear strut bar and beefing up the front bar. Any input from people who or have tried different setups would be appreciated.
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Post by racerb on May 4, 2005 20:03:32 GMT -5
Hey man on my '87 GTS, I've got the AGXs up front, with just the regular GR2s in the rear. I'm running stock springs all around, but will soon upgrade to Suspension Technics lowering springs that are like 1 3/4" shorter. I've got a set of Koni adjustibles, but am holding off on putting them on the auto-x car, in favor of my IT car instead. Right now I'm running stock swaybars all around, but would most likely run the Whiteline 19mm bar on the rear if I had 2 of them, got one for the IT car, it's model number BTR32 from Whiteline. I'm running 14x6 American Racing wheels, with 195-60-14 Falken Azenis Sports. So far I'm using stock brake pads and rotors, but will soon upgrade to Brembo rotors and Hawk pads, I've already got Goodridge G-Stop braided lines and Russell speed bleeders. This car is really a work in progress, as both a trackday car and auto-xer, but everthing I learn from it, will go into my IT car eventually. racerb  |
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Jim
GT Crew
'88 GT hatchback - commuter on weekdays, autox on weekends
Posts: 123
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Post by Jim on May 4, 2005 23:05:59 GMT -5
I've read you mention your "IT" car often, what does the "IT" stand for? How about alignment? I know camber will depend upon how flat the car goes through the corners. I've been told to go positive on the toe on the rear. I've also been told to disconnect my front sway bar and get the big Whiteline rear bar. How much did the rear bar cost? That's also on my list of parts to get.
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Post by racerb on May 5, 2005 6:27:52 GMT -5
With only the stock camber adjusters in place, I'm set at 1 1/2 degrees negative in front, with 1/8" toe out. As for the rear, I'm running 3/4 degree negative and 0 toe, not really the hot set up for auto-x, but what I'm comfortable with. I would not disconnect the front bar for auto-x, because the transisions from corner to corner are usually to quick. We usually disconnect the front on our IT (Improved Touring) roadrace cars, because it helps eliminate the understeer all frontdrive cars have. I bought my Whiteline rear bar from a member on this board, brand new still in the box, for $130. They are availlible from Global Products and also through 185 Performance, or just go to www.whitelinesuspension.com and check on overseas shipping cost. racerb ;D |
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Jim
GT Crew
'88 GT hatchback - commuter on weekdays, autox on weekends
Posts: 123
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Post by Jim on May 5, 2005 9:32:06 GMT -5
Bob, thanks for the reply. That's helps a lot.
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MIGHTY
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1987 CELICA CONVERT. ARRRRR
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Post by MIGHTY on May 8, 2005 23:08:39 GMT -5
HEY I JUST RAN MY FIRST AUTO X , AND I CAN TELL YOU HAEY SPRINGS AND A HUGE ROLL BAR ARE KEY TO STICKING THE TIRES ON THE GROUND , OHHH AND PLEASE DONT GO THIER WITH BALD TIRES, you willl save alot of strenght corner, cause if thier bald youll be gripping that steering wheel so tight , so not to spin out!!! |
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