sgt Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Thanks, I was hoping they were for the rear. Is there a way to get the rear slightly higher if you wanted to? I like the raked look. You can double the rear upper spring rubber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Ya, thats what I was thinkning of, any pics or part numbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Labeled as "18"RearSuspension.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Awsome, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixTOO Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Labeled as "18" TRS, this is awesome. By any chance, do you have a PDF of the front setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eL GaTo Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 TRS, this is awesome. By any chance, do you have a PDF of the front setup? see post #250. "Remember..."MODDING is a HOBBY:icon_bigg, not a BAAAD HABIT";) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lie495s14 Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 see post #250. Gato, check your PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixTOO Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 see post #250. Haha, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eL GaTo Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Haha, thanks. That is a Spec B front setup. Those are the parts needed to install the HD struts. "Remember..."MODDING is a HOBBY:icon_bigg, not a BAAAD HABIT";) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eL GaTo Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 For those of you looking for the biggest improvement in handling and ride without breaking the piggy bank (this set up will still run you around +$1000.00), this combo, pinks and HD's, is several notches above the stock suspension. NOTE that your personal preferences maybe different from mine. Please keep in mind that I will only be talking about a daily-driven car with 20mm RSB, stock wheels and 225-45-17 ContiExtreme. Front camber is set at -1.0 and the rest is factory setting. IMO the biggest improvement in "handling" is the 20mm rear sway bar only, front sway bar is still stock. Replacement of stock springs with PINKS(with stock struts) added even more improvement to the "handling" but "ride" suffered a little bit, except of course, on good street surfaces. I bottomed out several times on bumps on the road. I had this setup with stock wheels and tires for about 5000 miles and I think this is an acceptable combo with a firm ride.....which is my personal choice. Lastly, with PINKS and HD's, this setup will not disappoint you. On a daily-driven car, and with the above mods only, this is the biggest improvement over the stock suspension. Handling is great. Ride is firm(again my preference) but you can fool around with tire pressure. I have not bottomed out in a week over the same road to work. With the ContiExtreme's, I settled with the tire pressure of 39 psi front and 37 psi rear to make the ride a little bit more compliant. I will have to wait a little longer regarding the "durability" of these Bilstein HD's. Good luck finding them. "Remember..."MODDING is a HOBBY:icon_bigg, not a BAAAD HABIT";) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantal Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 it either grows on you or it actually gets a little more compliant i don't know which what i do know is the handling is vastly improved and for me that trade -off was worth it. the problem for me is i have nothing to compare it to other than a Z06 Vette which is tighter still. bosco Bosco, do me a favor, go drive an RX-8, and compare directly to that car? I am ready to pull the trigger and if the ride is nearly as composed as the RX-8 on rough roads then I am going to go for it. Our concern is that the new suspension will be so stiff that we wont be happy with it, but if it isn't more stiff than the RX-8, it'll be great. Anything is better than stock, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Bosco, do me a favor, go drive an RX-8, and compare directly to that car? I am ready to pull the trigger and if the ride is nearly as composed as the RX-8 on rough roads then I am going to go for it. Our concern is that the new suspension will be so stiff that we wont be happy with it, but if it isn't more stiff than the RX-8, it'll be great. Anything is better than stock, though Great idea. Bosco, after you are done with the RX-8 please drive a Mini, a Ford GT and a SL65 - I need smooth roads, train crossings and a 6% grade (up and down). I'd like a written report with pictures. If you could have that done by today that would be good. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantal Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 What's the point? ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Maybe that Bosco has already done a service by making this thread with part #'s, prices and distributors as well as helping to answer technical questions. Asking him to go out and test drive other cars and report back... well, I took it as you were joking but I could see how others would think you were being presumptuous. I want to know too though... bilsteins & pinks is the forerunner on my plans for suspension modifications... The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantal Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Maybe that Bosco has already done a service by making this thread with part #'s, prices and distributors as well as helping to answer technical questions. Asking him to go out and test drive other cars and report back... well, I took it as you were joking but I could see how others would think you were being presumptuous. I want to know too though... bilsteins & pinks is the forerunner on my plans for suspension modifications... Yes, at least you got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Bump for TheKingofParts. Ordered: (2) 20320AG000 $42.80 ea. (2) 20326AG000 $2.48 ea. (2) 20323AG000 $8.80 ea. ($108....local dealer was $171) "Free" for me with SUBIE BUCKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexster Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 installed mine over the weekend. i can't imagine anyone thinking this setup is harsh. the ride is more firm, you pick up a little more road noise and vibrations, and you feel the bumps a little more. but these things are pretty subtle if you ask me. maybe it's because i have the fairly soft sidewalled eagle F1s in a 225/45/17 which is more sidewall than most people have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxiboy Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 please do not forget that ride quality is also a function of tire pressure, aspect ratio, and brand/model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 please do not forget that ride quality is also a function of tire pressure, aspect ratio, and brand/model. +1 my "ride quality" improved 10-15% just by going from RE92's to RE960s. (oem struts/ion springs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixTOO Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Good to hear that the ride quality is not harsh. How is squat and dive, under hard acceleration/braking, compared to stock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Great idea. Bosco, after you are done with the RX-8 please drive a Mini, a Ford GT and a SL65 - I need smooth roads, train crossings and a 6% grade (up and down). I'd like a written report with pictures. If you could have that done by today that would be good. He is retired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Bosco's not retired. Just OLD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 +1. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chutracheese Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Think I am going to go this route...picked up a set of pinks. Anybody know of any place that has them in stock or is everyone out of them? Or am I going to have wait until June? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Think I am going to go this route...picked up a set of pinks. Anybody know of any place that has them in stock or is everyone out of them? Or am I going to have wait until June? Swifts are only about 10% higher spring rate compared to pinks for a similar feel. Plus will drop the front a tad more then pinks and save you $100. Looky what I got today...Swifts...$265 shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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