I was wondering what the effect of installing following modifications on my AP1 (model year 2000) would be on the driveability, suspension and oversteer tendency vs. stock :

1. Tein S Tech Springs, OEM Shocks

2. Cusco Strut Tower Bar


3. Cusco Rear Tie Bar


4. 17" SSR GT1 Wheels with wider tires Bridgestone 245/225 rear/front.

 

No. Strut bars will not do anything to help in handling. Get a Saner front sway bar and that should help out a lot.

 

 

you have a saner FSB? how much does it help....oddly enough i never have a problem with oversteer unless i intentionally do so

 

No I don't have one but that is the biggest one for the money.
I definitely notice lots of oversteer in my car. Tail always feels like it is close to stepping out when going hard around turns and all.

 

the only time you should oversteer is when you want to. if that's not the case then you need to learn how to drive before you go looking for mods to "fix" oversteer.

 

You might not actually oversteer but I know with my car while I don't have the tail actually spin out, I can feel the rear wanting to slide out a little bit or feel a little bit unstable where a front sway bar will definitely help make it feel more balanced.

 

where can one purchase the saner FSB? would that be overkill for the street? like would a cusco bar satisfy me?

 

Can get them off ebay I know and for a good price.
They are adjustable and solid. I believe many other are hollow. These seem to be the best for the money but just going from my research I have done as I have not owned one yet.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Saner-Sway-...sQ5fAccessories

 

I've got the Saner installed on my car along with coilovers. Mainly for auto x and spirited driving and I love the combination. Makes the rear very controllable. I would also suggest possibly a driving lesson/ class etc. To gain a better understanding/ handling of your car before making suspension changes.