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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: jakeb on August 06, 2006, 07:49:58 AM

Title: autocross suspension suggestions...
Post by: jakeb on August 06, 2006, 07:49:58 AM

I just got back from my 2nd autocross and I would like to stiffen the e30 up a little bit.  

I am running in STS so it needs to be within STS rules...if you are fimiliar.

I have been thinking about a h&r sport...bilstien sport combo but thought I would see what else is out there.

This car is also a DD so I don't want it so stiff it isn't comfortable(within a degree) anymore.  I also live in Michigan and will be driving this car in the winter so hight is an issue as well.

I have ran h&r and bils before and am happy with the hight and their responce...just never autocrossed with them tho.

tia,
jake

Title: Stiffer bar.
Post by: D. Clay on August 06, 2006, 12:38:31 PM

Suggestion:
Get two M3 type sway bar links from FAP99.com or BMAParts.com. A pair is about $30.  Weld on the mount tabs to the  strut housings. This stiffens the effectice rate of the bar. To go bar to weaker bar, just reattach the stock arms. Hopefully this is within the rules.

Title: autocross suspension suggestions...
Post by: silverblades181 on August 06, 2006, 07:13:35 PM

Also get a strut bar, it does make a big difference. The front will be a lot stiffer