Time for new suspention

[Kevin 1G Drummer]

I'd also look into a decent set of sway bars. I haven't looked into it too much, but I know when I'm ready to upgrade my suspension, those will be the first thing to get replaced. Considering I already have a Koni/H&R shock/spring combo. The way it is now rides softer than my 240sx did with stock suspension.

[JET]

For a 1g the stock front swaybar is fine, just replace with back one with a Suspension Techniques.

[Goat Blower]

I'd also look into a decent set of sway bars. I haven't looked into it too much, but I know when I'm ready to upgrade my suspension, those will be the first thing to get replaced. Considering I already have a Koni/H&R shock/spring combo. The way it is now rides softer than my 240sx did with stock suspension.

You must have the Koni's on full soft then. I took the long offramp from 610 East to 252 South at 120 mph and the tires didn't even squeal. Koni's definitely get the job done on the firmer settings.

[munchgsx]

You must have the Koni's on full soft then. I took the long offramp from 610 East to 252 South at 120 mph and the tires didn't even squeal. Koni's definitely get the job done on the firmer settings.

On a scale of 1 to 10 with 5 being stock ride what would your setup be?

[munchgsx]

I'm definatly not going with coil overs, to much for my budget. I'm am going with a strut spring setup. Leaning towards Koni or AGX for struts and Eibach Pro or Sportline for the spring. Already ordered a rear sway bar with new poly bushings and front and rear tower bars. What is the specs on the stock springs? I'm trying to learn as much as possible about the suspention, it's one thing I have not had a lot of experience with.

Nick

[Scrmegl]

I've heard AGX's have longevity issues. I went with Tokico Illumina 5 ways and Eibach Pro Kit Springs and think it is a great set up for street and occasional race. Had them 8 months now and love them. That is on a 2G but still good ride quality based on your settings and great fun on the On Ramps!

[Goat Blower]

On a scale of 1 to 10 with 5 being stock ride what would your setup be?

On the soft settings that I normally drive around on, I'd say it's a 6, very comfy, not jarring at all. It gets tighter from there as you turn up the suspension. On full stiff, it's a jarring ride, but the car doesn't lean AT ALL.

I've had several setups on this car and other 1G's, this is the best setup by far for looks and comfort and handling. I had a set of Intrax springs with some aftermarket replacement struts on my first 1G and I would teeter-totter all the way down 169 and it would literally launch me out of my seat going over any railroad tracks. It definitely pays to get the better stuff in my opinion.

[sleepydsm]

I personnally love my K'sports. The only issue I have is when you turn the steering wheel, the spring will bind,-A. Swift

Mine has a plate that spins with the spring? Anyways, I really like the Ksports, nice and stiff. And they are a lot narrower than stock, I believe you may be able to run a wider wheel and tire combo.

[gofastman]

I'm definatly not going with coil overs, to much for my budget. I'm am going with a strut spring setup. Leaning towards Koni or AGX for struts and Eibach Pro or Sportline for the spring. Already ordered a rear sway bar with new poly bushings and front and rear tower bars. What is the specs on the stock springs? I'm trying to learn as much as possible about the suspention, it's one thing I have not had a lot of experience with.

Nick
you can also "stiffen up" your stock sway bars with better mounting points such as polly bushings, that may be all you need in the front.
make sure you get greaseable ones though, they will squeek when the lube washes away, even the graphite impregnated ones

[munchgsx]

Ok, I think I've decide on the Koni and Sportline setup. I ordered a rear bar with bushings, I think I'll also replace the front bushings. My next question would be camber/caster ajustment whats the best hardware for doing this?