Prod Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Without sacrificing street ride quality? I was thinking sway bars; one of my friends recommended I go springs, sway bars and shocks. In an ideal world where I unlimited money and I could run stiff suspension on the track and soften the ride for street use, I would do all that. But I'm wondering, what can I get away with? I have Kuhmo MXs for the street and Dunlop Super Sport Race tires for track use. What can I do so I can get the most out of my tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusSeven Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Shorter, stiffer springs and matched shocks. Coil-overs if possible. Lower the center of gravity as much as possible. Relocate the battery to a low location in the trunk. Race tires will, of course, increase body roll due to higher cornering "G" loads. The other alternative which will dramatically reduce body roll is to only drive in a straight line. Heavy Metal Killed Beethoven Support Classical Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Swaybars will reduce roll but not pich and dive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prod Posted May 1, 2006 Author Share Posted May 1, 2006 I can deal with pitch and dive. My main concern is actual roll. I'm looking for the cheapest possible way to reduce roll without adversely affecting the ride of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamajack Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 miata. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prod Posted May 1, 2006 Author Share Posted May 1, 2006 I'm not ghey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamajack Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dv8ingvector Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 haha that was funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crash Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Swaybars.. It is a night and day difference in reduction of body roll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 I have F/R sways and I am still looking to reduce roll more. Sways aren't the whole answer. I think I am going to try H Techs with the sways and see how that goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamajack Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Springs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxx Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 I'm not ghey. :lol: :lol: :lol: "Barack Obama, mothaf#%@a! Barack Obama! I'm the president...of hittin' the ass!" -this is not a political view it's merely a quote from a hilarious tv show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceComp Engineering Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Without sacrificing street ride quality? I was thinking sway bars; one of my friends recommended I go springs, sway bars and shocks. In an ideal world where I unlimited money and I could run stiff suspension on the track and soften the ride for street use, I would do all that. But I'm wondering, what can I get away with? I have Kuhmo MXs for the street and Dunlop Super Sport Race tires for track use. What can I do so I can get the most out of my tires? Front and rear sways over springs...IMO. or both - Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j255c Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 F+R Sways + H-Techs + F+R Strut Mounts. (not exactly cheap though. 06 TB EVO IX SE stock turbo monster subaru hater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamajack Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 I would get springs or coilovers. I lot of the sways out for the LGT dont fit quite right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azca Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 perrin's V2 do I would get springs or coilovers. I lot of the sways out for the LGT dont fit quite right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlrtime Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 I thought the wagon was 50/50, what will moving the battery do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamajack Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 are the v2 still adjustable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyMtnGT Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 cheapest way?...get a rear sway and see how feels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azca Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 yes, 2 way adjust for front and rear are the v2 still adjustable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_m Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 lower centre of gravity reduces body roll ..lowering springs are a good choice. Sway bars are more for over/understeer bias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Cheapest = Springs $120-$150 Cheap = JDM or equivalent rear bar $160 Very reasonable = Do both together ~$260+ Moderate = Springs + Front & Rear roll bars (Cusco or Cobb or a similar paired set $360+) --> at this point you won't have ANY roll issues. Paired Bars + Coilovers Don't forget urethane bushings --> Relatively cheap, improve agility and increase control [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I did iON springs and JDM rear roll bar and it still moves too much for me... I came from Honda go-carts that weighed many hundreds of pounds lighter though... i think you might need more agressive sways front and rear, coupled with better tires, and springs. If you go coilovers you will feel a huge difference as well but drive-ability will be comprimised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005garnetGT Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 lol, I've seen prod's ownage wagon in action (and ridden in it while inebriated!) it NEEDS sways badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih8vtec13 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I am running Megan racing coilovers, with Cusco front and rear sways, and I have very little roll. Not exactly cheep but not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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