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.

[Goat Blower]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by Goat Blower

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

[gofastman]

Originally Posted by 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

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?

[Goat Blower]

Originally Posted by munchgsx

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.

[Kevin 1G Drummer]

Originally Posted by Goat Blower

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.

I have no idea how old they are, and I don't see any adjustment on the rears anywhere. I've only messed with the fronts a little bit, but didn't notice much difference in feel. They were on the car when I got it, and the kid I bought it from didn't know shit about it.