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what can i do to make it handle better?
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01-07-2017, 06:18 PM | #89 | |
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01-11-2017, 09:43 AM | #90 |
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It depends on how crazy you want to go. If youre on a tight budget you could just get some M3 Bushings and Control Arms and that should help out quite a bit. If you're looking for the real racecar feel, you could
1-Coilovers (Ohlins,MCS,AST,KW,etc...) 2-M3 Suspension Bits (Front and Rear Control Arms, Sway Bars, Drag Links,etc) 3-LSD (Wavetrac, Quaiffe) 4-Wider Wheels (BBS,Apex,etc) 5-Stickier Tires( Michelin PSS, Cup 2, AD08,etc..) People always seem to forget to mention tires when it comes to handling upgrades. Nothing will change the way your car handles more drastically than a good set of sticky tires |
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I second that about tires. get yourself a tread wear rating 140 and lower and it will stick like glue. even 200 makes a huge difference. you will slip lot less. |
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01-15-2017, 06:05 PM | #93 |
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So, I replaced:
Upper and lower control arm with m3 control arms, sway bar link with mayle HD new tie rods sway bar bushings And the car rides like abs shit. Front end literally jumps left and right. Due to not having right tools, stupid bolts and nuts being frozen, cold weather, cutting control arms off, etc. stupid job took forever. |
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01-15-2017, 08:44 PM | #95 |
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Was thinking the same thing. How do you change tie rod ends without an alignment even if counting the number of turns to remove? Would be twitchy alright.
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Alignment is scheduled for Thursday for after new tires arrive. I just couldn't resist driving it like that. It was hilarious.
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01-15-2017, 10:00 PM | #100 |
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You are absolutely correct. Car was bucking left and right as each tire got grip. If i let go of the steering wheel while driving, wheel would do full lock by itself.
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LOL, I'll bet! woohoo!
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Driving the car for 20 miles was quite an experience. However, alignment was done. New tires are on as well (Michelin A/S3+)
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Also, I think I may have over-torqued something as the steering wheel doesn't seem to be just freely correcting itself to the center while driving - it stops few degrees from being level. Alignment specs (alignment was done at the dealership) |
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01-19-2017, 07:33 PM | #104 | |
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01-19-2017, 07:43 PM | #105 |
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He never measured caster. on top, I still have the strut pin in place. I'll give it a day or two to see if things loosen up. If not, then I will re-torque everything - i guess. I think I might've over-torqued tie rods.
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01-19-2017, 07:45 PM | #106 |
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Dunno but different steering angle inclination on each side seems wrong somehow but I'm no expert. Surely someone will set me straight here.
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I think i overtightened something. I will loosed up some bolts and see if there is any difference. What are you talking about track? Track differential angle? |
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01-20-2017, 12:35 PM | #110 | |
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Also, Caster is off by almost 1*, which is causing SAI to be off. SAI being out by 5* could have a significant impact on the wheel returning to center. Something might have play or might be bent? I'd guess it would be pretty hard to troubleshoot a caster difference of <1*. Live with it? Here is a very helpful website. There are charts that can point you to why your SAI is off by almost 5* from side to side: http://aligncraft.com/terms/terms.ht...is Inclination Last edited by bbnks2; 01-20-2017 at 12:53 PM.. |
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