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Best way to reduce body roll?

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Old May 31, 2004 | 08:02 AM
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Default Best way to reduce body roll?

What aftermarket suspention parts reduce body roll? Also what kind is best tp get?
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Old May 31, 2004 | 08:10 AM
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Stiffer springs. But if you get super stiff springs then you should also get schocks that are capable of damping those springs.
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Old May 31, 2004 | 08:18 AM
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larger/stiffer anti-sway bars. stiffer springs/struts.
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Old May 31, 2004 | 08:26 AM
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If you want to reduce transitional roll at turn-in, then stiffer strut/shock settings will do it. If you want to reduce overall roll in steady-state cornering, then increase roll stiffness by increasing roll bar size, use stiffer roll bar bushings, or go to stiffer springs ( the least effective ). The heavier spring route will result in rougher riding and a greater chance of loss of wheel traction in bumpy corners. Stiffer roll bar bushings are the cheapest and easiest method - they work by eliminating the slop when the bar is first twisted, making the bar work for its entire length all the time. They do increase ride stiffness and noise however. But then, about anything you do to reduce roll will degrade the ride quality and/or increase the risk of loss of traction in bumpy turns...this car turns pretty flat as it is.
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Old May 31, 2004 | 09:06 AM
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You mean the S2000 has body roll in a turn????

Damn, I've been looking at the wrong car!

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Steve R.
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Old May 31, 2004 | 09:32 AM
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when I steer left and right on a road (S turns I guss, don't worry no one I arond when I do this and I don't go crazy about it either). I noticed some body roll, not alot but some and I wanted to see if I could make it any less. I know the car comes pretty well tuned from the factory. Thanks
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Old May 31, 2004 | 12:57 PM
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I say, "Don't fix what ain't broke."
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Old May 31, 2004 | 03:24 PM
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Originally posted by HI SPEEDR
I say, "Don't fix what ain't broke."
Come on.. the S is still tuned for general street driving.. Any mainstream vehicle designed as such can always be improved in the suspension department.. Unless you got a McLaren F1 or Porsche Carrera GT or something like that.
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Old May 31, 2004 | 08:46 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by QIKSILVR
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