Daston Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Ok heres the long term plan after I get the car looking how I want. I am then going to start it handling better. Now this is where my brain dies. What items are needed to overhaul the standard suspesion? Flicking through ads I see things such as "upper links", "lower links", "lateral links", "rear trailing control arms", "tension rods" and I am a little confused. What would I need to change for a well set up car for the road and track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Ian C recently replaced his stock control arms and various bits. Have a read of this thread. Then maybe speak to Chris Wilson for one of his suspension setups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I have a full price list of OEM parts needed to completely overhaul the front and rear suspension components, let me know if you would like a copy. See EPC images attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 nic that would be sweet. What would the advantages be of an aftermarket set up over stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 nic that would be sweet. What would the advantages be of an aftermarket set up over stock? Ikeya Formula do fully adjustable suspension arms, they are not exactly cheap though. http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=83234 Other companies do bush kits, the problem with fitting these is that you are left with old worn ball joints (ones on ends of each arm), as they are an integral part of the arm and cannot be replaced separately. New replacement OEM parts is the best option IMO, as you'll also replace all the ball joints. Yes they are more expensive in comparison to bush kits, but some of this cost will be offset by the labour charge to fit. Removing and replacing just the bushes can be a real nightmare and take a long time to do. I completely overhauled my suspension with new OEM parts a few years ago, the difference it made to the handling and grip levels was amazing, best money I have spent on my car in 7 years of ownership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 Well thats convinced me, any chance you can PM me a price list? Cheers Nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Well thats convinced me, any chance you can PM me a price list? Cheers Nic If you can email me address in my sig I'll send you a copy of the price list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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