what should i do suspension wise on my 89 RS??.....i have about 500 bucks to spend...What are some good companies??...have any suggestions on what to spend the 500 bucks on....i want to car to really hook-up. im making this car a street strip car....thanks

Dabe

 

Spohn Adjustable poly-poly LCAs + relocation brackets, panhard bar, and Spohns SFCs...that comes to about 515 after shipping.

The SFCs will really tighten up your car and reduce alot of body flex. The LCAs and relocation brackets will really lock your tires to the road, and the panhard bar will help stiffen up the rear. I have 3 of the 4 mods on my car, with the relocation brackets going on this weekend and i am very impressed so far.

 

also look in my sig for future suspension mods, i am basically doing an entire suspension/steering replacement, before i drop in a 350 and Pro Built's HD TH700

 

Does he really need relocation brackets if his car is not lowered?

I would definately go witht the SFC and LCAs, but if you're street/striping it, you might want to look at struts/shocks or new springs. However, there's no way you'll be able to stay w/in your $500 range if you opt for the SFC and Springs at once.

Just how often do you plan on taking it to the strip?

 

2 times a month or so its about 20 mins from my house.......ill look in to the LCA and the SFC and the pan hard bar....thanks

Dabe

 

well if you only got $500, your best imporovement will be some sticky tires. All the suspension mods in the world won't help too much if your running tiny radials.

 

I have already money alloted for the tires...im thinking about getting the Nitto Extreme NT-450s....any suggestion on tire size...im running the stock 16 inch rims...so...i have 900 to spend...and about 400 is for tires and the rest is for suspension...thanks

Dabe

 

a couple of ppl told me that SFC's on a TTop car lead to a leaky roof because they direct all the chassis flex to the roof. is this true? any way, i'd go with the LCAs panhard rod and some poly bushings and if you have any $$$ left, a swaybar or two. just my $.02

 

Well, today I just installed Global West's steering brace (a.k.a. wonderbar) and this is definately a must have ($66 via nextgenparts.com).

I would also recommend Spohn's SFC ($199 coated)

KYB GR-2 struts/ Gas-a-Just shocks ($140)

And finally Spohn's Lower Control Arms ($105)

FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF $510!

Now of couse that doesn't include shipping and labor; and most people would recommend (myself included now after some research) the Spohn LCA Relocation Brackets ($65). Hope this helps.

 

thanks for the replies...i do my own labor...so if i F***it up then its my fault....haha...welp...i do most bolt ons my self...need to find a welder tho to do the Sub frames....thanks

DABE