Suspension: What to do?

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S13HatchKa24DET
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I built my KA-T last summer, drove it about 2 months. This summer I am looking to do as much autocross and track driving as possible, so I need to get suspension. I want to get rid of most of the body-roll I have when taking turns. I have been looking at coilovers but don't know what would be best. Too many options, they are a lot of money and I just want to make sure I get my moneys worth. I have done a lot of research on it, but just can't make up my mind. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.


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AmoebAssassin
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Stance and KTS both make very capable, but very affordable coilovers.

Once you get those, purchase some upper control arms to be able to adjust your rear camber over a wider range.

Then, buy anti-roll bars. There are a number of great brands out there, but it's up to you to decide whether you're technically capable enough to know how to adjust an adjustable anti-roll bar. A full set will function more nicely than just a rear sway bar.

Make sure you have proper chassis bracing - I'd suggest a front strut tower bar as a good start.

However, the most important part of any race car tire setup ever is the tires. A good tire can make up the difference between an FTD autoX run and a back of the pack finish. Choose wisely depending on your car, class, and driver ability.

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S13HatchKa24DET
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Thanks, Enjuku Racing also recommended Stance, I will probable look into there coilovers. Who would you recommend for the control arms, and the anti-roll bars?

whiterps13
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Control Arms: SPL no doubt. http://www.splparts.com

Anti-Roll Bars: Progress. They are adjustable and allow you to fine-tune the under/oversteer properties of your car.

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AmoebAssassin
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My SPL control arms developed surface rust within a month of ownership, and the chrome finish is flaking. Buy something with a solid surface finish or else it'll rust to crap like the KTS ones do.

Anti-roll bars:ProgressWhitelineSuspension TechniquesLargus

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Get some thicker swaybars or get a new set of endlinks and bushings for your stock bars to breath some new life into them.


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