Ricky, Ricky, Ricky. I have a very good idea of how suspensions operate and how to tune them - however I still have a lot to learn, too. We don't have the best roads around here which is exactly why I didn't choose 18s - it you will re-read my previous posts I stated that explicitly.
As it is, the 17s on the car, combined with Neuspeed Race springs, shorter Koni yellows, Neuspeed tie bars, and Neuspeed rear sway bar actually keep the car firmly planted on terra firma. I will admit that before the sway bar the rear tires would buzz the inner fender lip, but that was due to the little rubber strip that lines the lip and the fact that I couldn't get the Racing Hart C2 Evos in a 7-inch width. The car rides just fine since I keep the Konis dialed at full soft for street driving. Either we have a very strong wheel or still have sufficient sidewall to cushion any impacts because my wife has hit some things around here that I swore would bend the wheel - they're still round as can be. As far as understanding the theory behind suspension tuning, well, I may not be the full-blown expert that you obviously are (I can always admit that I have more to learn!) but I know what works - after many years of racing Solo II you kinda pick-up some pointers here and there, you know? I had the most fun, though, helping a buddy prep and race his '70 Datsun 510 in Solo II. Since my Hondas have always leaned more towards the SoCal custom style (not ricer - big wheels, shaving, custom paint, adjustable suspension - though never in a million years would I do that to the CRX) I didn't autocross my own car too much. I did, however, drive the 510 quite often and even got to drive the most radical Solo II car I've ever seen - an '86 CRX with TWM Induction F.I. and one of the most highly-tuned suspensions I've experienced to date. This really made me open my eyes, since I had an '87 Integra at the time which, of course, shares platforms with the first-gen CRX and Civic. This was back in '92. Finally, if you would, again, be so kind as to re-read my previous posts, I think you would get the point that I'm more into looks combined with performance than all-out performance. 18s would be an extension of that preference, but practicallity did prevail when making the decision. Like I said, though you don't know me from Adam and I could be b.s.-ing you, I have thrown my experinces out there to show you upon-what I base my facts. I have yet to see you do little more than be insulting! See ya, Brian
