best suspension mod. to quiet the ride?
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From: Sac, CA
Car: '89 GTA
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best suspension mod. to quiet the ride?
Haven't put anything on my v6 suspension wise besides the kyb's.
And of course after 14 years i feel every bump and hear rattles all over. What would you guys suggest as the best 1-2 mods. to get rid of some of that? sfc's?
thanks. ..
And of course after 14 years i feel every bump and hear rattles all over. What would you guys suggest as the best 1-2 mods. to get rid of some of that? sfc's?
thanks. ..
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A stock suspension rebuild kit, with stock (not performance) rubber bushings. Also, tighten up any loose underbody pieces (like muffler clamps and heatshields), and any loose interior pieces (spare tire & jack, dashboard, plastic panels, etc).
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From: Sac, CA
Car: '89 GTA
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i think i've gotten to all underbody/interior pieces.
where would i get a stock suspension kit and where/what type of springs?
pst? eibach? sfc from spohn?
where would i get a stock suspension kit and where/what type of springs?
pst? eibach? sfc from spohn?
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I am not sure how nice a ride you can expect from a thirdgen, they all are like driving a gocart. Similar to a 70-early 80s vette. Stiff Bumpy and Fast.
Tires also can play a role in this. my Dumlop SP5000 go up to 52psi max
I usually only run 40 all around. And much above 40 psi you can feel it in your seat. as you start to feel every rock on the road.
right now I am running 50 in the rear 45 up front. I could run over a pubic hair an feel it.
Tires also can play a role in this. my Dumlop SP5000 go up to 52psi max
I usually only run 40 all around. And much above 40 psi you can feel it in your seat. as you start to feel every rock on the road.
right now I am running 50 in the rear 45 up front. I could run over a pubic hair an feel it.
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From: Sac, CA
Car: '89 GTA
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" I am not sure how nice a ride you can expect from a thirdgen, they all are like driving a gocart. Similar to a 70-early 80s vette. Stiff Bumpy and Fast. "
My 89 GTA rides waaay smooth (gotta love the ws6), so i wouldn't say that about all 3rd gens.
SO, Will some new springs help? What if i want 1/2-1 inch lowered, where?
Stock suspension rebuild kit -where?
My 89 GTA rides waaay smooth (gotta love the ws6), so i wouldn't say that about all 3rd gens.
SO, Will some new springs help? What if i want 1/2-1 inch lowered, where?
Stock suspension rebuild kit -where?
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