Slotted rotors or tein lowering springs??

[RallyTechNZ]

What would be better... Im stuck between the two. Which one has more advantages ???

[GC8E2DD]

What is your car lacking? Have you already installed new brake pads and fluid?

[nickch]

If you plan to go further with the suspension mods, I would save up for a set of coilovers, rather than get springs, then decide later on.

Do it once, do it right.

If these two options are what you have strictly, then I would say lowering springs.

IMO, slotted rotors do not really affect feel too much, as it depends on your pads and fluid (for high temps).

[RallyTechNZ]

Yeah dont think im going to get slotted rotors anymore but will get some proper brake pads soon... Was just wanting to lower my car but is it worth it with springs as coilovers are way more expensive :-\

 nickch said:

If you plan to go further with the suspension mods, I would save up for a set of coilovers, rather than get springs, then decide later on.

Do it once, do it right.

If these two options are what you have strictly, then I would say lowering springs.

IMO, slotted rotors do not really affect feel too much, as it depends on your pads and fluid (for high temps).

[nickch]

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1383366

Here is a really good read.

 RallyTechNZ said:

Yeah dont think im going to get slotted rotors anymore but will get some proper brake pads soon... Was just wanting to lower my car but is it worth it with springs as coilovers are way more expensive :-\

[RallyTechNZ]

Huge read So pretty much if i lower my car with springs... Chop the stops off

 nickch']

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1383366

Here is a really good read.

[quote name='RallyTechNZ said:

Yeah dont think im going to get slotted rotors anymore but will get some proper brake pads soon... Was just wanting to lower my car but is it worth it with springs as coilovers are way more expensive :-\

/quote]

[Marky]

Thats like asking do I buy a pie or coke

Different things for different reasons - only shared part is they go in your mouf

- If you already have a V8 sti to be fair most would call the stock shocks pretty capable - and a set of springs is cheap enough. If you then find you still need more you can always flick off shock/spring combo for decent $ when going to some coilovers anyway, nothing to lose

Brakes I have nothing constructive sorry, most of the internet seems to reckon they look bawse but more prone to cracking once you really lean on them a few times - I have 0 experience other than agreeing they do look bawse

[RallyTechNZ]

Haha yeah i think i will go with springs... Just deciding which set to go with. Was thinking of maybe doing supelows in front and low at back to even out the wheel gap

 Marky said:

Thats like asking do I buy a pie or coke

Different things for different reasons - only shared part is they go in your mouf

- If you already have a V8 sti to be fair most would call the stock shocks pretty capable - and a set of springs is cheap enough. If you then find you still need more you can always flick off shock/spring combo for decent $ when going to some coilovers anyway, nothing to lose

Brakes I have nothing constructive sorry, most of the internet seems to reckon they look bawse but more prone to cracking once you really lean on them a few times - I have 0 experience other than agreeing they do look bawse

[boon]

Completely stock Brembos are grouse - are you really pushing the limits of them? If it doesn\'t stop fast enough try standing on it harder. You\'ll be staggered what it takes for ABS to kick in on a GDB with decent tires.

[newsuba]

Why are you asking all these questions when you are a Rally Tech.

;D

[RallyTechNZ]

Haha i dont do performance i just sell the parts but if you have any questions about my parts feel free to ask :-)

 newsuba said:

Why are you asking all these questions when you are a Rally Tech.

;D

[RallyTechNZ]

I think i might go with king springs superlow at front and low at rear to even the space between the tyres and get work done through precision wheels in aucks... Are they any good??

[Guest hate-evoz]

No have heard horror stories about them (Precision Wheels) - Stay away. Seen them do dodgey things to cars ie. Fit uncaprive cut springs.

Go see Nick at Platinum wheels. He will sort you out and do an awesome job.

[RallyTechNZ]

Ok... Thanks!!

 B-MAGIC said:

No have heard horror stories about them (Precision Wheels) - Stay away. Seen them do dodgey things to cars ie. Fit uncaprive cut springs.

Go see Nick at Platinum wheels. He will sort you out and do an awesome job.

[nickch]

 boon said:

Completely stock Brembos are grouse - are you really pushing the limits of them? If it doesn\'t stop fast enough try standing on it harder. You\'ll be staggered what it takes for ABS to kick in on a GDB with decent tires.

This, it was a weird feeling at first, but my first time on the track taught me to really stand on the pedal.

The brake pads won\'t suddenly shatter the rotors.. (unless they were already on the way to begin with).

[loner]

If you come here and ask arbitrary questions about modifying your car, I promise you, that you will end up with a frankenstein piece of shit in no time.

You need to leave your car alone, drive it... figure out what it does well, and what it doesn\'t... fix it or learn to drive around it... repeat.

[Johnnynz]

 loner said:

If you come here and ask arbitrary questions about modifying your car, I promise you, that you will end up with a frankenstein piece of s*** in no time.

You need to leave your car alone, drive it... figure out what it does well, and what it doesn\'t... fix it or learn to drive around it... repeat.

This.

And above all else seat time if your tracking it is important.

[GC8E2DD]

Don\'t know if it is typical of people to run different height springs front and rear, but be careful changing ride height too much front to rear as it doesn\'t take much to change the balance of the car.

[RallyTechNZ]

Yeah guy from platinum wheels said dont do it so will just get same height both ends

 GC8E2DD said:

Don\'t know if it is typical of people to run different height springs front and rear, but be careful changing ride height too much front to rear as it doesn\'t take much to change the balance of the car.

[Kiwi_Fozze]

To be honest, a decent set of progressive low springs would be what i\'d be looking at. Stiffens up the ride, generally sits a bit more square to road than sagging older standard springs. Gets ~30mm drop depending on brand, which is a good compromise on cornering and capability, bearing in mind if you drop it on it\'s arse it messes up the steering geometry especially when hard cornering

[johnny5]

 RallyTechNZ']

Ok... Thanks!!

[quote name='B-MAGIC said:

No have heard horror stories about them (Precision Wheels) - Stay away. Seen them do dodgey things to cars ie. Fit uncaprive cut springs.

Go see Nick at Platinum wheels. He will sort you out and do an awesome job.

/quote]

Talk to nick and go H&R springs awesome everything

[Guest]

I went from stock rotors to slotted/dimpled on 2 pot gc/gf fronts with good road pads Bendix GCT front/rear and made a hell of a big difference.

Have to agree with the stand on them to find their limits brembos should be more than substantial in stock form.

[RallyTechNZ]

Is there any point to lower your car 30mm for $500?? I gues that\'s upto me. But is 45mm going to be bad for handling or not. Will wheel people tell the truth??

 kwi_fozze said:

To be honest, a decent set of progressive low springs would be what i\'d be looking at. Stiffens up the ride, generally sits a bit more square to road than sagging older standard springs. Gets ~30mm drop depending on brand, which is a good compromise on cornering and capability, bearing in mind if you drop it on it\'s arse it messes up the steering geometry especially when hard cornering

[boon]

 RallyTechNZ']

Is there any point to lower your car 30mm for $500?? I gues that\'s upto me. But is 45mm going to be bad for handling or not. Will wheel people tell the truth??

[quote name='kwi_fozze said:

To be honest, a decent set of progressive low springs would be what i\'d be looking at. Stiffens up the ride, generally sits a bit more square to road than sagging older standard springs. Gets ~30mm drop depending on brand, which is a good compromise on cornering and capability, bearing in mind if you drop it on it\'s arse it messes up the steering geometry especially when hard cornering

/quote]

No. The factory suspension is awesome. The dampers are very well matched to the springs. Most lowering springs will only make it worse.

[RallyTechNZ]

Hmmm now I\'m stuck again :-/ any one have any rims to fill out my guards?? Lol

 boon']

Is there any point to lower your car 30mm for $500?? I gues that\'s upto me. But is 45mm going to be bad for handling or not. Will wheel people tell the truth??

[quote name='kwi_fozze said:

To be honest, a decent set of progressive low springs would be what i\'d be looking at. Stiffens up the ride, generally sits a bit more square to road than sagging older standard springs. Gets ~30mm drop depending on brand, which is a good compromise on cornering and capability, bearing in mind if you drop it on it\'s arse it messes up the steering geometry especially when hard cornering

/quote]

No. The factory suspension is awesome. The dampers are very well matched to the springs. Most lowering springs will only make it worse.