Stefan: Any books that you recommend specifically?
I finally started autocrossing last year with a 2005 neon (I know, 1st gens are lighter). So this is now, more than ever, a subject of interest for me. Thanks for any suggestions. Mike '87 CSX #481 (stagnant mechanical restoration project) '05 neon sxt > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] > Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 06:14:41 -0700 > Subject: Re: SD> l-body suspension Questions > > Buy Koni's. There isn't anything else available that will give you what > you're looking for at that price point. They will make the biggest > improvement in the car outside of tires and proper maintenance. KYB GR-2's > are simply OEM replacements about on par with a lot of parts store pieces. > > You can't run much higher spring rates without struts valved to control them > (or you'll end up pogo-sticking your way around town) > > Strut bars are nice once you get stiffer struts and springs, until then you > really aren't in need of them unless you're racing the car every weekend or > you notice the firewall is cracking or the inner fenderwell is separating > from the frame rail. Even then the strut tower bar won't solve the problem, > you'd need to repair the cracks or failed spot welds. > > Swaybars aren't a bad idea, but they are a double edged sword. They tend to > bind the suspension movement, artificially increasing the spring rate to > near infinity, making the car inconsistent in handling as the tires will > break traction shortly after the spring rate goes to infinity. However for > autocross they work well since sway bars improve the transitional effect of > the car at the expense of steady state cornering. > > I would highly suggest reading all the books you can on suspension tuning > and design as well as performance driving before choosing spring rates, > struts and sway bar sizes. Suspension tuning is almost as much about the > driver and their driving style than it is about specific parts. > > Otherwise, rebuild the suspension using good replacement parts, a better > alignment and put on a good set of tires. > > Good luck, > Stefan > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > james peachey > Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 3:47 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: SD> l-body suspension Questions > > Im looking at upgrading the suspension on my shelby > charger. I want it to handle like its on rails but > dont have the money for konis. I have around 800 to > spend on the suspension and need some advice. > > Whats a good replacement strut/shock? > > Whats a good aggressive spring rate? > > What about swaybars and strut tower bars? > > This will be a Daily driver but I dont care about > comfort. Any advice is greatly appreciated. > > Thanks > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________ > ________ > Looking for last minute shopping deals? > Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. > http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping > ___________REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING_________ > ShelbyDodge mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.imagilist.com/mailman/listinfo/shelbydodge > > ___________REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING_________ > ShelbyDodge mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.imagilist.com/mailman/listinfo/shelbydodge _________________________________________________________________ Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_jan ___________REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING_________ ShelbyDodge mailing list [email protected] http://www.imagilist.com/mailman/listinfo/shelbydodge
