Ok,I have an 89 t/a ws6.I want this thing to hold corners like a racecar and would like to try some autocross events.I have a pro kit and Bilstein hd's,18" wheels,adjustable Spohn lca's,adjustable panhard.I am going to be picking up some Spohn sfc's to.When I do my 350 swap next winter I will be adding a tubular K member,and A arms. I know the subject has been beat to death but I would like more info on adding to the setup I already have.I live in the mountains and drive winding mountain roads everyday.

 

sounds like a really good setup and the only thing i would add to that would be polyurethane bushings on everything. it will make the car feel better than new.

 

you got it covered it seems...after all that stuff is on, a GOOD alignment is a must for optimum results.

 

Sounds like you're off to a nice suspension start Steve.
Not sure about those wheels though.
I think auto-x's prefer lightweight smaller rims, not sure.
Pretty much have the same setup as me with diff. brands along with the WS6.
Definitely an alignment needed, and reloc. brackets to correct the geometry after lowering.
There are front end rebuild kits and the poly bushings as mentioned too.

 

I am ordering my relocators when we get back from Florida and will have'em welded to the new rear.The rims will stay as I don't see them making that big of a difference for what I will use it for.I still need to ride in your car to see how the sfc's feel.

 

Tires. tires. tires.....spend your money on the best tires you can afford. It looks as if you have a decent setup so far.

 

I just bought all 4 Falken FK451's.Don't know how they are for autocross but I have had no traction problems with these tires at all,I have made some aggressive moves with them on this car and my old mustang.I just ordered my TDS wonder bar today.

 

yeah, we'll go for a spin.
my ride is extremely stiff with the sum of all the parts, not just the SFC's, but the front end could use some nice replacement items to kill some more creaks.
i'll do the STB/Wonderbar/centerlink/idler arm rebuild stuff later.
i've never auto-x'd, but i would think she'd hold up well after the front end suspension is taken care of.

 

If i remember right 17s is one of the best sizes for road racing, and you also want lo profile tires so you dont have so much sidewall flex when you turn.

 

I 255/35/18 fornt and 265/35 rear.I just bought my centerlink and idler arm too.

 

damn dude, you don't mess around.
you've got more parts in the past 3 months than i get in a year!

 

I want this thing ready for summer The centerlink is only 75 bucks for a Moog at Summit,the idler was 65 I believe.I want to hit up some of the road coarses that whats her name on the west coast boards runs.I also bought my es torque arm mount for 15 bucks.I have to go back on saturday so I'll buy my sway bar mounts too.

 

he's changing parts that i've already changed. I guess i have bad taste.

 

btw heres a pic of my original paint scheme on the car.

 

Looks better blue.I am just upgrding the parts you already had.Just the shocks and struts right?
My wife is getting repainted for my birthday in may.That blue that was on the accord you sent me.Anymore old pics?

 

this is 3 weeks got it back from the paint shop. First time washing n waxing it. U could tell its old from my stock gta rims and the paint is shiny

 

Some old pics

 

another

 

I auto cross mine. I haven't done as much stuff to the suspension as you have, but its solid. Its an 89 RS.

Front:
Stock brakes
32mm sway
sway brace (TDS equiv)
eurathane everything
IROC springs (cut)

Rear:
94 11.5" PBR
22mm sway
eurathane everything
Boxed LCA
Boxed Panhard
Bilstein shocks

Wheels:
18x8, 245/40R18 Federals (240 tread wear)

Engine:
3.1 @.060 over (3.25L)
ported/polished/gasket matched
LS1 springs
.430" cam
8000rpm balance
MSD coil
Speed Density ECM
Custom EPROM
Random goodies (no AC, TB bypass, blah blah)

Tranny:
700R4 with shift kit
11x17 tranny cooler

Weight:
3100 total
1650 front
1450 rear
52/48% weight dist.

The car still understeers going HARD into a corner. Parts I have that are waiting to be put in:
4.11 gears
LSD
94 master cylinder
Wilwood prop valve
LCA relocators