05-04-2006, 05:40 PM
I have been autocrossing my car with POS Intrax springs for the past year and before that stock springs the year before that and I just cant stand them. I know what you guys are saying....but if I am lowered, I need to get an alignment, however I also need a camber kit if im going to be lowered....SOOOO why not just get some badass stuff if im going to do it, instead of doing it twice? (well unless I Get a fabulous deal, like new intrax springs for 96 shipped when I can sell them for like 140 used).
Track time is actually a huge risk for me as it is my daily driver so thats why I havent been on the track as much. It is almost a lot more beneficial to me to get mods that I can enjoy in autocross (which I do wether or not I have money) and hard daily driving.
Also, I am building up track credits through being a worker, so I will be on track with you guys soon enough. Come on, what other Freshman has even been on track, nevertheless even autocrossed?
I will do an HPDE by the end of this summer, thats not a question. I am trying to get the car ready to do a BUNCH of HPDE sessions next year (AKA I still need to get an aftermarket radiator, oil cooler, and maybe, not needed but seats and a roll cage) But I do need the radiator and oil cooler. Blocking my radiator with a big FMIC is required as the sidemounts wouldnt be able to keep the intake temperatures down for constant 350whp for 30 minutes sessions. Actually having an FMIC will cool my car better.
As far as suspension, I WILL get this piece instead of some crappy 200 dollar front camber kit (even the good ones are known to break). Plus it reduces VERY important weight.
Gerald, I would like to know what Teins are adjusted seperately. Throughout their entire line, even the HA shocks they cannot be adjusted seperately. In order for a proper suspension setup, this is vital. Spending 1200 dollars on Teins, when I can spend another 600 bucks to get WAYYYYYYY better suspension is just logical.
Edit- Rj the springs used are Hypercoils. Here are some specs...
A DG-designed, ATI Performance Engineering upper mount, featuring the high-quality (and thus, expensive) racing-series spherical bearing, nickel-plated 4140 spacers, and a hard-anodized CNC-machined 6061-T6 hat and stainless hardware.
- a Koni coilover kit, featuring a coaxial upper spring hat
- a 2.25" ID Hypercoil spring (600 front, 300 rear) with a helper spring
- a 2.25" Torrington bearing under the spring, to reduce spring stiction and make turning the ride height adjuster easier
Picture:![[Image: 2G_DSM_Koni_Kit_Webgraphic.jpg]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/D_Eclipse9916/2G_DSM_Koni_Kit_Webgraphic.jpg)
Track time is actually a huge risk for me as it is my daily driver so thats why I havent been on the track as much. It is almost a lot more beneficial to me to get mods that I can enjoy in autocross (which I do wether or not I have money) and hard daily driving.
Also, I am building up track credits through being a worker, so I will be on track with you guys soon enough. Come on, what other Freshman has even been on track, nevertheless even autocrossed?
I will do an HPDE by the end of this summer, thats not a question. I am trying to get the car ready to do a BUNCH of HPDE sessions next year (AKA I still need to get an aftermarket radiator, oil cooler, and maybe, not needed but seats and a roll cage) But I do need the radiator and oil cooler. Blocking my radiator with a big FMIC is required as the sidemounts wouldnt be able to keep the intake temperatures down for constant 350whp for 30 minutes sessions. Actually having an FMIC will cool my car better.
As far as suspension, I WILL get this piece instead of some crappy 200 dollar front camber kit (even the good ones are known to break). Plus it reduces VERY important weight.
Gerald, I would like to know what Teins are adjusted seperately. Throughout their entire line, even the HA shocks they cannot be adjusted seperately. In order for a proper suspension setup, this is vital. Spending 1200 dollars on Teins, when I can spend another 600 bucks to get WAYYYYYYY better suspension is just logical.
Edit- Rj the springs used are Hypercoils. Here are some specs...
A DG-designed, ATI Performance Engineering upper mount, featuring the high-quality (and thus, expensive) racing-series spherical bearing, nickel-plated 4140 spacers, and a hard-anodized CNC-machined 6061-T6 hat and stainless hardware.
- a Koni coilover kit, featuring a coaxial upper spring hat
- a 2.25" ID Hypercoil spring (600 front, 300 rear) with a helper spring
- a 2.25" Torrington bearing under the spring, to reduce spring stiction and make turning the ride height adjuster easier
Picture: