Which would you have??

[DXROLLA]

Looking at upgrading my suspension as my rear shocks are starting to get a bit knocky.

Would you choose second hand cusco/tein ect adjustables or save a bit more and buy new BC golds? Probably cant realy afford new cusco/teins ect.

For Bushes whiteline of nolathane? I have read a couple of people seem to rate the whiteline stuff over the nolathane brand.

Front sway bar, how thick would you go?

Probably should put my current setup of front and rear cusco strut braces, cusco front K brace and ultra racing rear sway bar. Standard sti ra springs and shocks from what i can tell.

Its currently running 55 profile tyres as well on the 16s which probably isnt helping anything much, not sure why some one would put them on??

I find it tends to jump around a bit around the twistys, body roll isnt bad, i dont want a slamed/no suspension ride, i want something that works, soaks up the bumps and handles well.

[Marky]

Second hand struts are a real lottery. Ive bought 3 sets which have all turned out to be duds, all name brand japanese gear, all visually mint

That said rebuilds are cheapish, as in a decent second hand set refurbished to as new, could a lot cheaper than buying new ones outright, especially so if youre getting some from someone trustworthy who legitimately removed to upgrade or whatever

The spring rates for the bcs are ridic firm arent they? Compared to most tein etc ones (dont quote me on that), id look to the milder option for a daily driven car but some guys are happy with it #becauseracecar

The balloon tyres wont be helping much either

[DXROLLA]

Yes i had BC golds in my old car and i thought they were far to firm for on the road

[Roo]

You can adjust dampening though i\'ve seen brand new bc\'s at full soft and the car could be bounced easy

[Trent]

I loved my bcs in my old coupe for the road they were set just harder than half adjustment and were the only coulovers that wouldnt sag with a full car 6 people in a type r hehe

[Guest]

 Marky said:

Second hand struts are a real lottery.

That said rebuilds are cheapish, as in a decent second hand set refurbished to as new, could a lot cheaper than buying new ones outright, especially so if youre getting some from someone trustworthy who legitimately removed to upgrade or whatever

The spring rates for the bcs are ridic firm arent they? Compared to most tein etc ones (dont quote me on that), id look to the milder option for a daily driven car but some guys are happy with it #becauseracecar

The balloon tyres wont be helping much either

Shit odds Ive had the same luck.

Rebuilds arent that cheap tho esp if youre doing the whole set. Best bit about BC is a replacement insert costs $150.

My BC golds are pretty good maybe a bit bouncy but I do have the damping wound up quite a bit rather than running the correct rate springs.

I think I would shorten shocks and run compressed springs with camber bolts next time around.

I would just do the rear bar with a 22mm adjustable job and see how you like it for a start. Thats what Im running and made a night/day difference.

[Trent]

Definitely +1 on the swaybar i got 27mm rear and 24mm front both whiteline honestly never driven a car with handling like it. It isnt a daily so i wud advise against goin that big maybe 24mm rear and 22 front .

[DXROLLA]

Already have 24mm i think rear ultra racing sway bar, so would you say 22mm for the front still?

[D1Style]

Currently have a bit of a Cusco setup on my V7 RA, coilovers, front and rear strut braces, front and rear sway bars and K brace.

Its a daily driver but the sway bars definitely made a big difference. Think my front one is 22mm.

Dont know if i could drive another car without the same setup without feeling dissapointed....

The coilovers are still a bit firm even with dampening wound down but i dont mind it, Ive also had Teins but personally prefer the Cusco\'s.

[Trent]

Yea you dont want to much under steer

[DXROLLA]

Whats peoples thoughts on these? Yes second hand but seem cheap enough. Has anyone ran some the same?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=693278990

[nickch]

Probably want to chime in here too.

The plan is 24mm front and rear whiteline sway bars.

Both front and rears are adjustable, with the hopes that I can soften up the front if there is too much understeer.

From whats been said here, it now seems like going for a 22mm front may be the recommended?

[boon]

I run a 23mm rear and standard V7 STI front... feels nicely balanced with coilovers.

Personally I wouldn\'t upgrade the front swaybar unless you\'re gonna track it most furiously.

[MercuryFree]

 boon said:

I run a 23mm rear and standard V7 STI front... feels nicely balanced with coilovers.

Personally I wouldn\'t upgrade the front swaybar unless you\'re gonna track it most furiously.

Yeah I\'ve upgraded my rear on my v7 sti as well and wouldn\'t upgrade the front without upgrading the rear some more, the balance feels \'just right\' at this point

[nickch]

Okay, good to know. Will probably still stick the Kartboy endlinks up front though..