Auto-x suspension suggestions.
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Originally Posted by PedalFaster,Mar 9 2010, 10:56 AM
Given that you have no specific handling requirements and just want a drop, I'd just buy some cheap lowering springs and call it a day. It doesn't sound like you need or want the complexity of fancier shocks.
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-Well, I've been on stock for quite a while, for those of you that recommended stock. I do want it lower now, and would like a nice auto-x setup.
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Given that you have no specific handling requirements and just want a drop, I'd just buy some cheap lowering springs and call it a day. It doesn't sound like you need or want the complexity of fancier shocks. " My handling requirements are simple, a good auto-x setup that would compliment my mods: R-compound 245's, on 4 corners, a grendon front sway, and a little more power.
Which shock/spring setup would work good?. I just don't know what shock to pick, since there are so many choices. I described my setup in hope that someone would have something similar, with a little insight on what works good for auto-x. Again, I've seen many recommendations, but they are usually class specific, and I don't care about the class, just want a good setup. I don't believe I should lower the car on stock shocks, they aren't meant to be driven at that height. Sure they would work, but I'd like a shock that's designed for a lower vehicle, and I would assume there is a better spring rate setup other than stock as well, and I don't know much about spring rates, and what would work good, again, given my list of mods. Thanks again for any insight!
-"(PedalFaster @ Mar 9 2010, 10:56 AM)
Given that you have no specific handling requirements and just want a drop, I'd just buy some cheap lowering springs and call it a day. It doesn't sound like you need or want the complexity of fancier shocks. " My handling requirements are simple, a good auto-x setup that would compliment my mods: R-compound 245's, on 4 corners, a grendon front sway, and a little more power.
Which shock/spring setup would work good?. I just don't know what shock to pick, since there are so many choices. I described my setup in hope that someone would have something similar, with a little insight on what works good for auto-x. Again, I've seen many recommendations, but they are usually class specific, and I don't care about the class, just want a good setup. I don't believe I should lower the car on stock shocks, they aren't meant to be driven at that height. Sure they would work, but I'd like a shock that's designed for a lower vehicle, and I would assume there is a better spring rate setup other than stock as well, and I don't know much about spring rates, and what would work good, again, given my list of mods. Thanks again for any insight!
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Originally Posted by AllMotor2.2,Mar 9 2010, 02:58 PM
Which shock/spring setup would work good?. I just don't know what shock to pick, since there are so many choices. I described my setup in hope that someone would have something similar, with a little insight on what works good for auto-x.
Within reason, until you have a decent amount of experience under your belt, it doesn't matter what equipment you run. I hate it every time I suggest to someone that they try autocrossing, and they reply that they need to go spend thousands of bucks on upgrades first -- they're wrong. Likewise, I roll my eyes every time I see a novice with thousands of bucks in upgrades get beaten by a guy in a ratted out '90s Accord who knows how to drive, blame it on cheating, and never come back.
If you really must change your suspension, just buy something cheap that gives you the drop you want, then drive the heck out of it. Seriously.
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Originally Posted by PedalFaster,Mar 9 2010, 08:53 PM
From your posts, and because you're not being specific about what constitutes "good", I'm assuming (perhaps incorrectly) that you're not a particularly experienced autocrosser, and that ultimate speed is less of a priority than things like a drop, price, etc. That's why I'm suggesting just buying lowering springs. Sure, other setups might be faster, but they'd require spending way more money, and knowing how to tune them. It sounds like those last few tenths don't matter a lot to you, and might get lost in the noise of your driving anyway. It doesn't seem to me like you'd get your money's worth from buying higher end shocks.
Within reason, until you have a decent amount of experience under your belt, it doesn't matter what equipment you run. I hate it every time I suggest to someone that they try autocrossing, and they reply that they need to go spend thousands of bucks on upgrades first -- they're wrong. Likewise, I roll my eyes every time I see a novice with thousands of bucks in upgrades get beaten by a guy in a ratted out '90s Accord who knows how to drive, blame it on cheating, and never come back.
If you really must change your suspension, just buy something cheap that gives you the drop you want, then drive the heck out of it. Seriously.
Within reason, until you have a decent amount of experience under your belt, it doesn't matter what equipment you run. I hate it every time I suggest to someone that they try autocrossing, and they reply that they need to go spend thousands of bucks on upgrades first -- they're wrong. Likewise, I roll my eyes every time I see a novice with thousands of bucks in upgrades get beaten by a guy in a ratted out '90s Accord who knows how to drive, blame it on cheating, and never come back.
If you really must change your suspension, just buy something cheap that gives you the drop you want, then drive the heck out of it. Seriously.
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Originally Posted by PedalFaster,Mar 9 2010, 04:53 PM
From your posts, and because you're not being specific about what constitutes "good", I'm assuming (perhaps incorrectly) that you're not a particularly experienced autocrosser, and that ultimate speed is less of a priority than things like a drop, price, etc. That's why I'm suggesting just buying lowering springs. Sure, other setups might be faster, but they'd require spending way more money, and knowing how to tune them. It sounds like those last few tenths don't matter a lot to you, and might get lost in the noise of your driving anyway. It doesn't seem to me like you'd get your money's worth from buying higher end shocks.
Within reason, until you have a decent amount of experience under your belt, it doesn't matter what equipment you run. I hate it every time I suggest to someone that they try autocrossing, and they reply that they need to go spend thousands of bucks on upgrades first -- they're wrong. Likewise, I roll my eyes every time I see a novice with thousands of bucks in upgrades get beaten by a guy in a ratted out '90s Accord who knows how to drive, blame it on cheating, and never come back.
If you really must change your suspension, just buy something cheap that gives you the drop you want, then drive the heck out of it. Seriously.
Within reason, until you have a decent amount of experience under your belt, it doesn't matter what equipment you run. I hate it every time I suggest to someone that they try autocrossing, and they reply that they need to go spend thousands of bucks on upgrades first -- they're wrong. Likewise, I roll my eyes every time I see a novice with thousands of bucks in upgrades get beaten by a guy in a ratted out '90s Accord who knows how to drive, blame it on cheating, and never come back.
If you really must change your suspension, just buy something cheap that gives you the drop you want, then drive the heck out of it. Seriously.
stock s2000 supension is superb!....
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