05-04-2006, 03:26 PM
Those SPC arms are pretty nice but you run into two problems - you'll reduce suspension travel (i.e. the control arms may smack the frame on the inner fender well) and you'll reduce tire clearance - and then there's also the possibility that the joint will slip, but locking nuts and washers goes a long way to fix that. Do you need more camber?
This is just a pet peeve - but I dont like to hear "going all out" on suspension - because all you really need is something thats going to be reliable and predictable and then work on seat time. If you really wanted to, you could spend $15k on your suspension without breaking a sweat.
What are your goals with a new suspension under the car? What are you going to do with it? Can you provide some more info on these - ATI stage 2 dampening system for 2g including spherical top mounts ?
Generally, the shock spring combos marketed as "full coilovers" come in a pretty box, with nice anodized hardware and "pillowball" mounts, but the springs are poorly made and the damping adjustment range doesnt help you at all - and the general damping characteristics give you nothing but a harsh ride and a marginal improvement in handling.
That said, I'd recommend a set of Koni shocks + Ground Control sleeves. Its tough to beat for the price ($800-900), they offer a lifetime warranty and their customer service if something breaks down the line is fantastic - you'll never get that from JIC, Tein, etc.
Then from there, a nice set of swaybars and replace all the worn bushings with OEM rubber (poly on a street car wont last long) and get an alignment and corner weight done. Use the $$ saved over some of the blingy parts on tires and seat time.
This is just a pet peeve - but I dont like to hear "going all out" on suspension - because all you really need is something thats going to be reliable and predictable and then work on seat time. If you really wanted to, you could spend $15k on your suspension without breaking a sweat.
What are your goals with a new suspension under the car? What are you going to do with it? Can you provide some more info on these - ATI stage 2 dampening system for 2g including spherical top mounts ?
Generally, the shock spring combos marketed as "full coilovers" come in a pretty box, with nice anodized hardware and "pillowball" mounts, but the springs are poorly made and the damping adjustment range doesnt help you at all - and the general damping characteristics give you nothing but a harsh ride and a marginal improvement in handling.
That said, I'd recommend a set of Koni shocks + Ground Control sleeves. Its tough to beat for the price ($800-900), they offer a lifetime warranty and their customer service if something breaks down the line is fantastic - you'll never get that from JIC, Tein, etc.
Then from there, a nice set of swaybars and replace all the worn bushings with OEM rubber (poly on a street car wont last long) and get an alignment and corner weight done. Use the $$ saved over some of the blingy parts on tires and seat time.