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Old Nov 28, 2002 | 08:05 AM
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Could someone please let me know when this year the S2k got its suspension upgraded?

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Old Nov 28, 2002 | 09:46 AM
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The USDM cars changed MY02. But for EDM or JDM I can't say.
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Old Nov 28, 2002 | 11:47 AM
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Do you know exactly what suspension components were changed and how on the MY02's? Ditto for MY03
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Old Nov 28, 2002 | 11:51 AM
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I don't know if it was an "upgrade" as much as a change.

I think they used somewhat stiffer springs with a somewhat softer front bar, giving it more "forgiving" handling characteristics.
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Old Nov 28, 2002 | 04:07 PM
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I've heard the MY01 has better swaybars than the 02.
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Old Nov 28, 2002 | 06:28 PM
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Originally posted by tenblade2001
I've heard the MY01 has better swaybars than the 02.
Better? That's pretty subjective. Most owners go for a stiffer front bar. The '02 has a softer bar.
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Old Nov 28, 2002 | 06:42 PM
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Better? That's pretty subjective. Most owners go for a stiffer front bar. The '02 has a softer bar.
that's what I meant...the 01 has a stiffer bar....therefore, better than the 02.
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But somehow the softer bar and stiffer springs creates an easier-to-drive out of the box setup. Not sure why, somewhat counter-intuitive.
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Old Nov 28, 2002 | 10:05 PM
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But somehow the softer bar and stiffer springs creates an easier-to-drive out of the box setup. Not sure why, somewhat counter-intuitive.
does seem counter-intuitive. I mean, that's why you STBs, X-braces, et al to stiffin suspension....or so I thought.
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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 04:36 AM
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So which set up is better the 2001 or the 2002 or is the aftermarket the main answer
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