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Old Feb 29, 2004 | 04:41 AM
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Improving handling recommendations
If you could improve your handling with 5 grand what would you do? How would the handling compare to say and s4 or m3 after such mods have been done?
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Old Feb 29, 2004 | 10:23 AM
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If i own a C32 i'll get coilover, sway bar, some lightweight 18inch. I think it past the 5 grand limit :p, get coilover and sway bar first.
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A different approach to handling
I would bump up the engine HP with a pulley and ECU, so you can get to the turn faster and with a smoother ride. True, you will have to go slower around the turn that you would with handling mods, but 9 out of 10 proctologists say that excessive lateral g-forces are bad for your sidewalls.
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coilovers and sways. You don't really need bigger rims to get better handling. That's just a general myth imo unless they'll weight less than the oem.
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I think a nice, deep drop and some nice wide tires.
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The main benefit of coilovers is the adjustable ride height.
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Go with H&R Coilovers first, sway-bar second, and wheels if you've got the money left over. Wheels are more for show then for handling.
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Get Coilovers, adjustable sways and better tires ... that should be way less than 5K
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Hey guys thanks for all the replies, i am going to do exactly what you guys said. thanks for the info.
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i think you can get wider tires, i heard 255's fit in the rear just fine
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