Helllo All.
I am looking for advice on what parts/brands/setup to use on my GTA for Road racing. The car will see minimal street use, so street driving is not a priority, best track setup is.
Thanx

 

Don't get anything with the poly ends, go with the spherical rod ends. Panhard rod and trailing arms (LCA's) specifically.

Weld-in SFC's, Poly sway bar bushings, endlinks and a-arm bushings. MOOG components for the tie-rod ends, center link and idler arm.

An adjustable caster/camber plate for the struts, heavier springs with height adjusters, re-valved struts.

Bigger brakes, too. Minimum a 1LE setup with stainless steel flex hoses.

If you're going to compete, them you'll need to read the rulebook first to see what you can and can not use. I built mine to be adjustable for what ever track I go too, as well as for the street.

 

Thanx for the suggestions PF. I see what components you have used from your sig.

 

Dont forget a fresh set of Moog Problem Solver lower ball joints an a Strut Tower Brace

 

I RR mine completely stock. it works out fine. There is much to learn about driving before modding the car. Now I'm out running the BMW's, but most of it is driving skills.

Larry

 

Thanx for remebering the STB Justin
I agree with you Larry, but I am completely rebuilding the car from the ground up, so since I have to buy new parts I want to buy they best in order not to do it twice.
Anybody recommend going with PA racing k-member and lower control arms up front?

 

I'm running Ground Control Coil overs and they work great. Super stiff and great for handling. I had to wait a month for them...which sucked....but it was worth the wait. Kinda pricey though

 

Revlimit.
I have no problem waiting as I am in the process of gathering parts for the project. Some people have said that they do not like using coilover setups on 3rd gen's. It is interesting to see that you think otherwise.

 

Ground Control does not make a coilover for 3rd gens. What he is refering to is their weight jacker/coil set-up. This allows wedge settings for circle track racing.

 

AFrikinGoodTime
Thanx for the info, I was wondering why I did not see anything mentioned on their site.

 

sorry about that I was just reffering to the generalized term of coil overs. But anyways their suspension spring system is pretty damn good.

 

Black Knight-

I feel that I have a pretty good RR set-up for at third gen. Check the sig link for build info-everything is new, ground up

 

bbunting
Thanx for the link. It looks like you have a great car. Would you mind if I sent you an email off line to ask some questions about your setup?

 

bbunting
I am unable to get your email address from your profile. Can you send me an email so I can ask you some questions?

 

OMFG!!! 1,100lbs front springs!!! hahaha...damn I have 800lbs and its already stiff as a bitch. Damn

 

REVLIMIT- I only do things one way- to the extreme-people also say that my 36 MM sway bar is too big-but the combo works for me.