suspension coming together but....

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rxm6
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I just installed my FSTB and my RSTB. Alot of forums and articles I've read say I don't need an RSTB, but I'm really enjoying the new handling characteristics of my car. Really solid in the turns and this is still with stock struts and springs that are 130k old!! I don't mind spending a little cash to get that extra ounce of performance. But my real question is...what do you guys think/make of this.

http://www.blehmco.com/suspension.htm

Look at Stage II for 4th gen

This looks like a worthwhile upgrade and I think I might make it my next purchase, but I want your guy's opinions on the matter.

Thanks


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Beancooker
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Lower tie bars or SFC's (subframe connectors) are good, but if you still have stock suspension, and want preformance, buy a set of Eibach springs, and Tokico Illumina struts. You will get SO much more from springs and struts, then from SFC's.

rxm6
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I know...i failed to mention that I have already purchased the springs and struts. They are just in transit

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Sweet. Personally, I would get the rear sway bar, before the SFC's, After that, the SFC's and urethane bushings are a good option. The springs, struts and RSB were the best suspension upgrades that I did.

rxm6
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Well the first suspension upgrade I did was the RSB and I'm telling you; best upgrade I think ever in the history of any car I've driven. Ok...an exaggeration. But for the price I paid and the gigantic leap in handling performance, makes the RSB first on my list to other's wanting to improve their a32. But I tell you, something else I just realized today and which isn't really mentioned too often; the tires. I was running stock energy's and I said "wow" my car handles awesome. But today, I went and got some v-rated tires (don't remember the brand offhand) But WOW!!!! what a difference the stronger sidewalls made. A noticeable difference in the car lunge when you first power into a turn.

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My bad, it's not until you make it obvious that I read your sig. Now I follow what mods you have. I just got into the habit of ignoring sigs, so....

Well, since you already have the basics of a great suspension set up, I'd say yeah, if you want to take it to another level, SFC's and urethane bushings.


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