Drifting Suspension, Tie rods, sways, control arms, etc.

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Fish805
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I have been doing research from steering wheels and seat belts to motors and driving techniques. I have looked at alot of threads on heated discussions over Different LSDs and what not and thats something I am going to have to see whats best for myself. But when it comes to tie rods sway bars etc. I havnt really seen anything claim to fame for whats the best as far as top of the line and whats best bang for your buck. (so top dog top dollar, and best for cents)

So my question is what is considered top of the line for the following and what brand supplys the best quality for the buck?

CoiloversRear Sway BarFront Sway BarAdjustable Toe ArmFront Lower Control ArmRear Control ArmTraction RodsPillow Tension Rods

Please note this is for a Drifting stand point track only car. Not looking to see what holds up on just daily driving experiences. Thanks!

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kietdude
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http://www.splparts.com

Buy everything they have.

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SPL is good and isnt going to break the bank...

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Fish805
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Is generally everything good quality their or are there any parts I should consider not to get from their? BTW thanks for the info

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Coilovers-depends on ur budget, u can spend top dollar for aururoa, bilstein, etcRear Sway Bar-Whiteline adjustable/tanabeFront Sway BarAdjustable Toe ArmFront Lower Control ArmRear Control ArmTraction RodsPillow Tension Rods-SPL v5 i believe or 2

U need a RUCA too.

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PBM everything.

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http://zilvia.net/f/advertiser....html

something to think about... full suspension arm package for like ~400, havent purchased it myself just yet but reading reviews it seems like its a good product, and a great price i must say

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godspeed!!!!

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pbm like the guy above me said

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yamato garage

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zenki-S13 wrote:pbm like the guy above me said
Parts Shop Max = Powered By Max = AWESOMETOWN.

buy it all


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Fish805 wrote:Is generally everything good quality their or are there any parts I should consider not to get from their? BTW thanks for the info
Everything SPL sells is perfect. You will love it.

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Interesting. BTW godspeed seems to have alot of good package deals. Has anyone put these to the test on the track?

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Spl indeed

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Canada?


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I have to agree here! I trust SPL Parts! They also have a warranty and you can upgrade for cheap if a better version of what you have is produced. The best parts are definately sold on SPLParts.com.

Put it this way, if I had to cross the Atlantic Ocean on a boat and one boat was made by Godspeed, one was made by Megan, and one was made by SPL. What boat do you think I would board?

Not the ones that are sure to sink, that's for sure!

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Fish805
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SPL seems to be the general consensus Thanks for the input guys!

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i think im in love with your car lol

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Fish805
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kgriffin wrote:i think im in love with your car lol
it was a pic for clicks as much as i would love to say that was my car it is not.

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I have all the SPL suspension parts. they will throw a nice gift. thanks SPL!

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PBM

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Have heard nothing but good things about SPL. I bought some Isis rucas from Enjuku, might what to give them a look too. They were pretty nice.

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SPL for sure! I plan on buying every suspension component from them for my s14 once i get enough moolah....the guys there are really cool, give them a call, they are super knowledgeable and very friendly.

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nifares240 wrote:they will throw a nice gift. thanks SPL!
This is news to me, unless a sticker counts as a nice gift.

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not a sticker. something useful actually. granted, I don't even have any SPL stickers.

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Fish805
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You still didnt really mention what it was

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rb24t wrote: yamato garage
i use Yamato Garage too!..nice stuff..great service.

http://www.Yamatogarage.com


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