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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: e9nine on March 10, 2006, 08:09:12 AM
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Koni SAs
Ground Control Semi Coilovers 600# Front/ 650# Rear
Ground Control Adj. Camber Plates
Sparco Strut bar (not mounted yet)
No rear Sway bar.
e30m3 suspension & brakes
SS lines
ATE Blue
Stock e30 m3 rotors
Hawk HPS x 4
15 x 7 BBS RZ wheels
205-55-15 Falken Azenis rt615
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Bilstein Sports
Ground Control Semi Coilovers 450 # Front/ 575 # Rear
e30m3 rear sway
Hawk HPS
15 x 7 Kosei K1s
225-50-15 Falken Ziex 512
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Hawk pads will squeak on ya one way or another.
Rear sway delete is mostly an option when you are running a high rear spring rate.
For daily driven cars on rough roads, most are encouraged to go with sways with reinforced mounts (yes even stock setups rip mounts) and thus not trade-off too much on the "comfort" side.
Some ask; why so high a spring rate? I prefer springs over sways, it's a personal opinion of mine. I have tried 350/475, 600/800, 450/575 and 600/650 rates. Just like most other set up variables, you will have to sometimes bite the bullet, put the parts on and see if you like what you have and if it matches your environment and driving style. My cars do just that for me and it will not apply to everyone.
Last but not least, your cars suspension isn't going to make you win, it's the driver and their skills. Good tires help a lot as well!!