On Wed, 16 May 2001, Steve Ingels wrote:

> I'm getting the H&R cup kit. I'd like to know what else everyone thinks I 
> should replace at the same time.
> I'm going to do the VR6 front strut bearings and stock rear.
>
> What about these?
>
> rear shock tower bushing set

You say above you're gonna use stock ones.  If you can take a little extra
harshness (not much) you could switch to urethane.

> stock strut bearings

The VR6 ones will last longer.

> ball joints
> tie rods

Unless they need to be replaced, don't bother.


> complete front a-arm bushings

Unless they need to be replaced or you're going to upgrade them to
something stiffer, I wouldn't bother.  seeing as you're gonna go with the
cup kit I would keep those stock.

> both rear trail arm bushings
>

Same goes for those.  I have delrin bushings that I'm about to put in, and
they're as hard as metal... not forgiving at all. :)  This will help some
of the tail-end waggle that you'll get, but you probably won't notice that
until you have linear-rate race springs.

> LMK what everyone thinks and if I forgot anything.
>


If you don't mind a little uneven tire wear, (it's not bad at all) I would
recommend getting crash bolts and having your car dialed in for 2 degrees
of negative camber.  It transformed my car.  Tons more grip in the front,
but it still understeers a bit.

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