Single best handling modification CT9A.
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I agree that sway bars, bushings, and a 12plate or stacked rear diff all help, but none of those will keep the chassis settled and the tires on the ground like a good set of shocks. On all the cars I've modded that has always made the biggest difference by far. I don't mean some cheap off the shelf coilover either, something that is valved and sprung to fit your needs will work like a dream. I currently have a custom valved and sprung Ohlins that give a good ride even with high spring rates. There are plenty of places you can buy built shocks from here. Dont settle for off the shelf, beleive me on this on, I've spent more money on suspension setups for.different cars than my EVO is worth twice over.
if you ARE going rear diff, unless you're limited by class i'd go at least with a 12 plate.. otherwise for one SINGLE mod it'd be coilovers.. but you'll enjoy the car better with the rear diff
bars are for handling adjustment, really inherently different to the diff, which changes the character (to closer to what it should have been from the factory.. with ayc)
bars are for handling adjustment, really inherently different to the diff, which changes the character (to closer to what it should have been from the factory.. with ayc)
2) Understeer is the biggest issue with stock Evo setups, and nothing I did helped that anywhere near as much as the rear diff upgrade. Most report the same results.
Maybe it was too obvious, but no one said "weight loss". I recently got a C.F. trunk, and didn't put the wing on. While I was at it, I took all the "just in case" crap out, including spare etc., and carpet. Just driving on the street I can feel a big difference.
I've already posted in here and given my input, but I wanted to mention something that I think most people might not realize.
There really isn't one single best mod for any car. how YOU drive, aka your driving style, will dictate what mod will have the greatest impact on your lap times (if lower lap times are what you are after).
Someone who is very aggressive and dive-bombs the corners won't get the same benefit out of a rear diff as someone who goes in slow and out fast. SO saying X-mod is the best really isn't the case. Its specific to driver first and car second, IMO.
Having said that I will say again that I think the BEST mod you can do to any vehicle is the driver mod. It installs on any car you drive and it makes you faster everywhere.
There really isn't one single best mod for any car. how YOU drive, aka your driving style, will dictate what mod will have the greatest impact on your lap times (if lower lap times are what you are after).
Someone who is very aggressive and dive-bombs the corners won't get the same benefit out of a rear diff as someone who goes in slow and out fast. SO saying X-mod is the best really isn't the case. Its specific to driver first and car second, IMO.
Having said that I will say again that I think the BEST mod you can do to any vehicle is the driver mod. It installs on any car you drive and it makes you faster everywhere.
I've already posted in here and given my input, but I wanted to mention something that I think most people might not realize.
There really isn't one single best mod for any car. how YOU drive, aka your driving style, will dictate what mod will have the greatest impact on your lap times (if lower lap times are what you are after).
Someone who is very aggressive and dive-bombs the corners won't get the same benefit out of a rear diff as someone who goes in slow and out fast. SO saying X-mod is the best really isn't the case. Its specific to driver first and car second, IMO.
Having said that I will say again that I think the BEST mod you can do to any vehicle is the driver mod. It installs on any car you drive and it makes you faster everywhere.
There really isn't one single best mod for any car. how YOU drive, aka your driving style, will dictate what mod will have the greatest impact on your lap times (if lower lap times are what you are after).
Someone who is very aggressive and dive-bombs the corners won't get the same benefit out of a rear diff as someone who goes in slow and out fast. SO saying X-mod is the best really isn't the case. Its specific to driver first and car second, IMO.
Having said that I will say again that I think the BEST mod you can do to any vehicle is the driver mod. It installs on any car you drive and it makes you faster everywhere.
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From: Trinidad
Appropriate tyre pressure can change the character of your suspension and handling a surprising amount. Also a little flick into corners gets some oversteer that is a lovely thing to behold.
SO, what the others said, seat time.
*teary eyed*
SO, what the others said, seat time.
*teary eyed*
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