T1R Strut Tower Bar
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From: Auderghem
Originally Posted by mikegarrison,May 14 2007, 06:51 AM
OK then, here is the collected wisdom I have seen in this group over the past 4-5 years regarding suspension and chassis:
Weld in a roll cage. That will get you all the chassis stiffness you could ever want, and also add to safety.
Don't screw around with bolt-on braces. They are not worth the weight.
Seam weld the upper A-arm brackets.
Buy a nice set of coilovers, and maybe an anti-bumpsteer kit if it's an older car.
Remove the softtop.
Add a wing and a splitter.
Check/replace the A-arm bushings.
Consider changing out the anti-roll bars (but this depends a lot on your other choices.
Weld in a roll cage. That will get you all the chassis stiffness you could ever want, and also add to safety.
Don't screw around with bolt-on braces. They are not worth the weight.
Seam weld the upper A-arm brackets.
Buy a nice set of coilovers, and maybe an anti-bumpsteer kit if it's an older car.
Remove the softtop.
Add a wing and a splitter.
Check/replace the A-arm bushings.
Consider changing out the anti-roll bars (but this depends a lot on your other choices.
In fact, i will remove everything in the car (softop and motor of course, AC, interior, seats, dashboard except the speedo,...)
I would like to install lightweight exhaust, a good header and an intake, maybe a standalone ECU.
I like the T1R 70rr single, Toda or Ricks header and J's racing intake but i have no experience with those parts, so i don't know wich parts to buy.
I absolutly don't car about the bling bling effect, i only want lighweight parts and performance.
I already order a set of ATS wheels DTC superlight :
I have a good price on the D2 racing coilovers, i tried it and it seems to be good:
http://www.d2racingsport.com/shock.htm
I would like to upgrade the brake because i still have oem rotors and pads, it's not enough to go on the track.
Thanks in advance for any advices.
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Originally Posted by sabry,May 14 2007, 01:41 AM
I would like to upgrade the brake because i still have oem rotors and pads, it's not enough to go on the track.
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From: Auderghem
Originally Posted by mikegarrison,May 14 2007, 10:46 AM
OEM rotors and calipers are generally considered to be good enough. Pads definitely need to be replaced with race pads of your preference. Most people replace the fluid with something like ATE Type 200 or Motul 600.
So, i would like to know what do you use?
Sab