I tried to do a search. I have just started auto X a few months ago and have a relatively stock Evo (intake and exhaust, got it like that) and because of the limited number of entries, we only have 3 classes which is S, ST, and SM. Unfortunately they classed me here as SM. Again, my suspension is completely stock. Now since I am at SM class, I would like to start to set-up my suspension.
Where do I start? Should I add chassis braces? Anti-roll bars (front or rear)? Springs or coil-overs? There is nobody here that can do corner weighing. So, is it neccessary for coil-overs?
I guess the real question is what should I upgrade first? Our fastest guy here drives an old Prelude with Tein coil-overs and camber plates.
I just purchased slicks/SSR wheels. I probably should have gone with suspension first. Too late I guess.

 

Post this in motorsports and you can get some help. Your question is a little vague. You're going to have to be more clear about what your goalsexpectations are and what kind of money you'd spend to meet them.

 

Can I move this myself? How?

I guess the real question is where should I start? Should I purchase Cassis braces first? Or maybe Anti-roll bars? I have no idea.

 

Congrats on startin autox, and welcome to the addiction! Best thing is just keep doing it and get the seat time, you will become better. You can run is esp, or stu aswell. First mod to supension woudl be a rear anti sway bar. I run the rre. Then if you want to do more try a more aggressive alignment. Maybe springs, unless you want to step to full coilover. But like I said autox is mainly about driver skill and experence so seat time is best investment!

 

You really don't need chassis braces for a long time. The car is pretty stiff from the factory. Just get seat time for now. The car is very competitive in STU if you don't want to add race tires. If you want to just buy tires, run AS, but you'll likely never be competitive. Since you're new, being competitive should be the last of your worries right now.

 

They actually put me in SM class. It sucks that I have to battle with vehicles with coilovers, race tires, etc. Should I adjust the alignment at least?

 

I would say based on your situation a good alignment and a rear sway bar plus perrin endlinks would get you started. Don't bother with springs, if you're going to mess with shocks then just get coilovers. That will be money better spent. I agree that the chassis braces aren't necessary.

 

I'm not sure but are the endlinks for the rear swaybar? What thickness swaybay would you recomend if any? Hollow bars are lighter too, so are they better? Thanks, Jon

 

Just go with the hotchkis rear sway bar, it's hollow and 25 mm I think so it will be a nice improvement over the stock. The endlinks are made by Perrin and replace the stock ones. The stock endlinks are not very responsive.......

 

would the perrin endlinks work on the front aswell or are they just for the rear? and wheres the cheapest place to buy a set?

 

Currently there are no aftermarket endlinks for the front, I wish there were! Check some of the evoM vendors for endlinks, they should run about 100 to 110 bucks.

 

What diameter sway bar would you recommend? I feel like I could use a little oversteer.

 

Hotchkiss rear sway bar is 24mm and adjustable. I had that one on my old evo, with the rest of the suspension stock. It made a HUGE overall improvement, and that was only with it set to medium. I recommend that part.

 

Got it. Ordered today from one of our sponsors evostore.com. Can't wait to try it out.