Suspension Upgrade 96 C4S
06-11-2001, 12:23 PM
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Suspension Upgrade 96 C4S
I am looking into upgrading my suspension. One of my friends has recommended the H&R
coil over kit. I understand that the kit rides rather rough but I am looking to get maximum performance. Is there a better kit that I should look at or is the H&R about as good as I can get? Thankyou very much in advance for any help!
coil over kit. I understand that the kit rides rather rough but I am looking to get maximum performance. Is there a better kit that I should look at or is the H&R about as good as I can get? Thankyou very much in advance for any help!
06-11-2001, 12:39 PM
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Originally posted by Jim_me:
<STRONG>I am looking into upgrading my suspension. One of my friends has recommended the H&R
coil over kit. I understand that the kit rides rather rough but I am looking to get maximum performance. Is there a better kit that I should look at or is the H&R about as good as I can get? Thankyou very much in advance for any help!</STRONG>
<STRONG>I am looking into upgrading my suspension. One of my friends has recommended the H&R
coil over kit. I understand that the kit rides rather rough but I am looking to get maximum performance. Is there a better kit that I should look at or is the H&R about as good as I can get? Thankyou very much in advance for any help!</STRONG>
His comparison may be different than yours. What it boils down to though, is what you plan to do with the car. If you plan to track it, then a good H&R coilover setup is what you're going to want, along with upgraded sway bars. If it's not a track your car is destined for, look into the ROW M030 kit which is not quite as firm of a ride as the H&R.It would be a good idea to check into the suspension FAQ on Robin Sun's web site: http://p-car.com
-Matt
06-11-2001, 01:01 PM
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Also have a look at the FVD suspension setup. A number of us have that kit installed and are very happy with it.
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06-11-2001, 01:02 PM
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I did a complete upgrade on my 97C2S last year.. Bilsteins RSR Motorsports w/ Eibach Springs @500lbs front, 600 back, monoballs with camber plates, factory RSR/GT2 front and rear swaybars, and a Brey Krause Strut Bar... $4,579 total plus install.
Keeping in mind Matt's comment about one man's stiff ride is another's pin cushion, I feel that this is an excellent "combination" setup. I go much faster and happier at the track events I attend, and I am comfortable with the performance ride for the street.
Keeping in mind Matt's comment about one man's stiff ride is another's pin cushion, I feel that this is an excellent "combination" setup. I go much faster and happier at the track events I attend, and I am comfortable with the performance ride for the street.
06-11-2001, 01:50 PM
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I have upgraded the suspension on my '98 C2S with the H&R sport setup with Porsche RS adjustable anti-sway bars retaining the stock rubber bushed upper strut towers. I believe the spring rates in the ballpark of 290# front and 360# rear. I also lowered the car to Euro RS rideheight and I use Fikse 17" rims with 245/45ZR17 front tires and 315/35ZR17 rear tires. To me, it's perfectly streetable.
To go one step further than this you could get the H&R "Supercup" setup with stiffer spring rates, the tender springs, and monoball upper struts. I belive this is what the Euro RS would use. I did not want to make this step.
To go one step further than this you could get the H&R "Supercup" setup with stiffer spring rates, the tender springs, and monoball upper struts. I belive this is what the Euro RS would use. I did not want to make this step.
