Suspension Suspension Suspension!!!! HELP

[andysland]

Ok here's the deal my 92 civic hb 1.5L has 260000 ml on it and now its time to strip all the suspension components and put new hp parts for the track. So first I researched bushing and found that energy susp. has some pretty good poly full set at a reasonable price around $125. Then I found a few tie rod and ball joint kit that include all pieces for around $80 to $120. Sway bars are pretty cut and dry full set around $50. Now the hard part the struts an coilovers I have seen some real cheap coil over sets that I could buy good struts separate or I have seen some full sets where they are together from $200 to $800 and I know this is a crucial buy. WHAT IS YOU THOUGHTS ON THESE ISSUES AND WHAT SUGGESTION DO U HAVE ABOUT WHICH ONES I SHOULD PURCHASE PLEASE HELP...... I WOULD REATHER U TELL ME THAN ME FIND OOUT THE HARD WAY..... THANKS AGAIN

[downingracing]

Is this going to be a track-only car? (Trailer to and from the track and never driven on the street?)

[quadzjr]

what are you planning on doing with this car? yo umetnion how many miles are on it.. then mention it is for the track. IS this an IT car? sounds like you are on a good path.. I my personal preference I vote Koni for coilovers.

[andysland]

This is going to be an IT car only on the track or trailer thats it...

[joeg]

Call Ground Control; have them set you up.

[mossaidis]

Call Ground Control; have them set you up.

Awesome starter kit includes the SPSS3 Koni single adj. with a set of Ground Control coilovers. The shocks are good for 1000f/700r springs and the coilovers allow you to sway springs until the cows come home.

Something else... I recommend going on the conversative side of spring rates. I use spec rally tarmac spring rates and then add 50 lbs +/1 depending on your choice. I use 750f/450r.

Enjoy!

[Xian]

Yep, revalved Koni's (SPSS3 valving or you may be able to buy "off the shelf" race valved Koni's which are the same thing) combined with Ground Control threaded body coil over perches are a great combo. These Koni's can handle rates up to, and a bit above, 1000#.

Spring rate is something to research and be prepared to tune... most folks run a rear stiff bias. i.e. 600F 900R