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F0rcedFed Feb 14, 2006 04:56 AM

Coilovers and EVO's
 
I was just wondering, with the EVO and how it handles in stock form is it really even neccessary for coilovers? I mean the ride height isn't that bad to begin with as far as appearence but I just don't understand, how much does it improve the already outstanding handling?

stiklr Feb 14, 2006 08:27 AM

Stock = Body Roll And Understeer
Coilovers = No Ugly 4" Wheel Gap And More Neutral Handling W/ O Body Roll

smokeyonline Feb 14, 2006 09:01 AM


Originally Posted by stiklr
Stock = Body Roll And Understeer
Coilovers = No Ugly 4" Wheel Gap And More Neutral Handling W/ O Body Roll

+1

fsugatorbait Feb 14, 2006 03:29 PM

A rear sway will help get rid of the understeer and some of the body roll.

eddie Feb 14, 2006 07:50 PM


Originally Posted by F0rcedFed
I was just wondering, with the EVO and how it handles in stock form is it really even neccessary for coilovers? I mean the ride height isn't that bad to begin with as far as appearence but I just don't understand, how much does it improve the already outstanding handling?

A rear swaybar and bushing swap really helps. It removes almost all traces of understeer (the rest done with tire pressure adjustments and a skilled driver) and makes it much easier to steer with the rear of the car. A MUST first mod. If your fine with the ride height as is, get this mod and leave the rest alone.

4WS Tuning Feb 14, 2006 08:29 PM

there are so many sway bars for our car...how did you guys pick? i'm not very familiar with how they work to make a decision

bluebanana23 Feb 14, 2006 08:48 PM

all brand names are fine. I would stick with 25mm.

eddie Feb 15, 2006 08:24 AM


Originally Posted by 4 Wheel Slide
there are so many sway bars for our car...how did you guys pick? i'm not very familiar with how they work to make a decision

Go to http://www.muellerized.com/ OR roadraceengineering.com

be sure to pick up the rear bushings as well.

ZK Feb 15, 2006 10:19 AM

I can't stand the stock ride height... car looks like a SUV.

Curt@MrLed Feb 15, 2006 10:23 AM

tein suspension= better ride, better handling, better ride height.. stock to coilovers is a diff like night and day..

jwest Feb 15, 2006 10:42 AM


Originally Posted by F0rcedFed
I was just wondering, with the EVO and how it handles in stock form is it really even neccessary for coilovers? I mean the ride height isn't that bad to begin with as far as appearence but I just don't understand, how much does it improve the already outstanding handling?

It all depends on your goals/budget. A propperely set-up coilover suspension can make your car ride more comfortably than stock, handle better, and look more attractive. Also if you're itching to make changes to your car, it's one of the few things you can change, without drecreasing drivetrain reliability or increasing smog/ street racing trouble with the "law."

my .02

JW


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