ecoflame Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 So in addition to rebuilding my motor I plan to upgrade my suspension. These are the parts I intend to purchase; Whiteline Front tower brace - $134 " " Rear end links kit - $134 " " Rear sway bar - $197 H&R Springs - $248 Tokico HTS Series Shocks Thoughts? Comments? Things I should look in to also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 you dont need the tower brace. car is already stiff enough get the whiteline front & rear swaybar (you need both), whiteline lca kit. avo reinforced rear sway bar bracket. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecoflame Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 The front also? A couple people have said you really don't need the front sway bar, in your opinion why is it beneficial? What's lca stand for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I found the front swaybar tightened up the steering response considerably, after running just the Whiteline rear bar. The fact is they are designed as a matched set and by adjusting tire pressure, alignment setting, and the bar stiffness (the Whiteline bars are adjustable) you can get the car pretty neutral. For a nose-heavy AWD car anyways.... Let me know if I can help you with the best possible pricing on those parts. P.S. LCA = Lower Control Arm; the stock LCA "rear" bushings are super soft and have been known to contribute to the wandering feeling of the stock suspension and make for sloppy steering response. The popular aftermarket ones are made of a stiffer polyurethane AND add a bit of caster to the suspension which helps in a myriad of ways. Being stiffer it does add a tiny bit of NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) to the car, but not much. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinlsb Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Is this a 2005 or a 2003 car?????? "Belief does not make truth. Evidence makes truth. And belief does not make evidence." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecoflame Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 I found the front swaybar tightened up the steering response considerably, after running just the Whiteline rear bar. The fact is they are designed as a matched set and by adjusting tire pressure, alignment setting, and the bar stiffness (the Whiteline bars are adjustable) you can get the car pretty neutral. For a nose-heavy AWD car anyways.... Let me know if I can help you with the best possible pricing on those parts. P.S. LCA = Lower Control Arm; the stock LCA "rear" bushings are super soft and have been known to contribute to the wandering feeling of the stock suspension and make for sloppy steering response. The popular aftermarket ones are made of a stiffer polyurethane AND add a bit of caster to the suspension which helps in a myriad of ways. Being stiffer it does add a tiny bit of NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) to the car, but not much. Best possible pricing huh? you have my attention:D..... I found both bars and end link kits for $550 to my door. Is this a 2005 or a 2003 car?????? Their for a '03. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecoflame Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Do I need the LCA's right away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Check them first, if they're torn, then yes. Even if you get new OEM bushings, it will still be a lot better than torn ones. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Best possible pricing huh? you have my attention:D..... I found both bars and end link kits for $550 to my door. Ahh. Didn't realize it was an '03. No matter, let me know which brand part numbers you want me to get pricing on, and your zip code, and I'll get you a quote ASAP! Thanks, Rick The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecoflame Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Ahh. Didn't realize it was an '03. No matter, let me know which brand part numbers you want me to get pricing on, and your zip code, and I'll get you a quote ASAP! Thanks, Rick Zipcode - 78666 Whiteline: front sway - BSF14 rear sway - BSR12XZ end link kits KLC139, KLC144 If you'd please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 PM sent! The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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