Spring/strut combo's, coilovers, suspension neccessities. . .Come on now.

[CRyan]

Well - as you can see I've been a member on the forum for quite a while - Learning every part of Nissan I can through all you guys - and I thank everyone so much for (for the most part) being so insightful. Anyway. Enough with the chit.

So I've honestly become 110% completely into track sanctioned events. I've grown such a fascination with vehicles, same body as mine and others, being able to handle like I would never believe. So it really brings me to my questions.

As of now, I run, in my eyes, a fairly decent spring strut combo. I have the KYB AGX with Vogtland springs. No worries, I plan to get that removed and replaced with a set of the Eibach sportlines relatively quickly.

But would something of this nature, besides with the heavy duty TEIN inner and outer tie rods, be good for any kind of track handling.

Yes. I know - coilovers are better. But within the, at least 240 community, we tend to scratch the bottom of the barrel for money. I want to get my nose into some of the events, but don't know how well equipped my car is in such instances.

Remember. I am only talking about suspension modification. Hints the reason I am in the suspension part of this forum.

But are coilovers a necessity? Or can you have a good handling car without them.

Forgot to add - If I do pursue this goal - The car would be as most consider a "weekend warrior", and daily driven through out the week.

Thanks for any advice and input guys CRyan

[Slappy]

Coilovers are not always better my man. Many professional race teams in pro race series use high level spring shock combo, but the setup you have now is fine. This has been covered 1000000 times on this site. Seat time is the most important mod you can do. A good driver and some sticky tires can do wonders.

Ask Aceinhole, sr20goofus or Cracker. Dont listen to these kids that WiLL post and say that you need your car slammed on the most expensive coilovers to make your car handle well. A few simple mods will have you on your way.

[CRyan]

Coilovers are not always better my man. Many professional race teams in pro race series use high level spring shock combo, but the setup you have now is fine. This has been covered 1000000 times on this site. Seat time is the most important mod you can do. A good driver and some sticky tires can do wonders.

Ask Aceinhole, sr20goofus or Cracker. Dont listen to these kids that WiLL post and say that you need your car slammed on the most expensive coilovers to make your car handle well. A few simple mods will have you on your way.

I understand its been covered - but it seems that most of the stuff I read through is just praising a coilover set up.

Thanks for the help though - Anything else you might add?

I'm about to find SCCA's webpage and read through rules/regulations, attempt to learn as much as I can before honestly "pursuing" this somewhat of a dream.

[Gabes13]

I couldn't stand the rebound of my old agx's.

If I weren't so obsessed with ride height (and into auto cross), I would've opted for a koni/? set-up. I've heard nothing but good things from the koni's especially when they're matched up with other suspension goodies like bushings and sways.

[Slappy]

Anything else you might add?

Nope. Its time for you to do your own research. Its the only real way to learn.

[CRyan]

Nope. Its time for you to do your own research. Its the only real way to learn.

Sorry if that came off a bit too broad - I meant as in, anything that could be SCCA related.

[Slappy]

Oh, for that stuff like i said before, ask Aceinhole, Cracker or sr20goofus. I do know that running a front and rear aftermarket sway bar isn't the best for maximum grip in an S Chassis. Some road racers will use an aftermarket front and oem rear, or no rear like the Miata cats. Helps with maximum contact on rear tires when corning where there might be undulation.