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Old Dec 19, 2019 | 05:23 PM
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I grabbed an '04 S2K in BB with about 60K miles on it and am reworking the suspension over the Canadian winter. I have some Ohlins DFVs, the FP Spec lowering cups, hardrace RCAs (F&R), and the drive shaft spacers ready to go on. I am also replacing all the bushings but mostly for fun and for some learning.

What is the next step for handling improvements? Currently on AP2V3 wheels with RE-71s in 225/255. A square set up is also upcoming.

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Old Dec 19, 2019 | 07:45 PM
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What is all this being used for? HPDE trackdays?

Did you get the offset front RCA? Or straight ones?

Check all your bushings in case they're worn out.

Just get it aligned nicely afterwards and I think it will be enjoyable.

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Old Dec 19, 2019 | 08:24 PM
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Occasional HPDE and autocross.

All the bushings are being replaced and I am powder coating the arms while they are out.

Standard hardrace RCAs but I believe they allow a little more camber as well.
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Old Dec 20, 2019 | 06:46 AM
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You should get the offset one instead if you can, their standard one only changes roll center.
Maybe ad a stiffer front roll bar for when you go square.
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Old Dec 20, 2019 | 08:19 AM
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If it advertises that it adjusts camber, its the offset model.

Offset model also widens the track slightly.
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Old Dec 20, 2019 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by B serious
If it advertises that it adjusts camber, its the offset model.

Offset model also widens the track slightly.
Yeah good to note. Looks like about 12-15mm wider track on my car.
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Old Dec 20, 2019 | 11:36 AM
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What are you replacing the bushings with? What bushings will you be using?
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Originally Posted by s2000Junky
Yeah good to note. Looks like about 12-15mm wider track on my car.
:dabbing sweat from forehead:
so meaty, boy'ee.

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What are you replacing the bushings with? What bushings will you be using?
gosh I hope OP isn't ruining a 60K mile AP2 with poly bushes.
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Old Dec 20, 2019 | 12:05 PM
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No, I read about the poly bushings. I just went with Hardrace Hardened rubber but the one LCA is a pillow ball.
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