scobie140 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 (edited) I was going to make up a list and send it to all of yous but thought it would be easier here and yous can pm me with what you've got to offer, plus people can make recommendations on the stuff i'm not sure on. Bit of info on the car, 54 plate so DE engine, almost 60K, no suspension or handling mods yet. Been 3years since last big service so would like to do one again plus needs front ARB links done and brakes will be due soon aswell so taking the opportunity to make a few upgrades whilst i'll be working on the car. Since i was doing the arb links i thought i might aswell upgrade the arb/sway bar and fit it with poly bushes is this worth it? is it worth doing the back at the same time as the front or hold off till it needs done? Front discs and pads combo, no tracking just fast street. suggestions? Would Tein springs improve the handling much? don't fancy going lower too much speed bumps my way. Any other upgrades or improvements to please recommend or if i have missed anything let me know as it feels like I have! Finally my list; Oil + Filter Gearbox Oil Diff Oil Coolant Brake fluid (need lots got 3 cars and bike to service) Front Anti roll bar links, preferably up rated Front Discs Front Pads - Federo's seem to get the best reviews Braided Brake Lines front & back Front sway bar? Poly bushes for sway bar? Springs? Edited November 29, 2013 by scobie140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Just get hold of Zmanalex / Clarks. and they will have the lot.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 And CS (Cougar Store) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 And CS (Cougar Store) Thanks Graham... You can either drop us an email or call us tomorrow and we'll be happy to help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Improve the suspension without breaking the bank with: Mild lowering springs eg tein ARB polybush upgrade OEM Droplinks And a geometry alignment. Add good sticky tyres and brakes upgrade like braided lines, RBF, decent pads and disc and it will be worth 50bhp. Adjustable ARBs are nice but to make the most of it you need adjustable droplinks to prevent binding and if you were going with these then you may as well use lower springs to lower CG or best still coilovers and this brings you into needing adjustable camber and toe arms! Confused?! What I'm trying to say is make little adjustment at a time while keeping your tuning goals in sight. If not you will end up with a car that is worse than OEM because tbh OEM setup is not bad for normal use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineV35 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Improve the suspension without breaking the bank with: Mild lowering springs eg tein ARB polybush upgrade OEM Droplinks And a geometry alignment. Add good sticky tyres and brakes upgrade like braided lines, RBF, decent pads and disc and it will be worth 50bhp. Adjustable ARBs are nice but to make the most of it you need adjustable droplinks to prevent binding and if you were going with these then you may as well use lower springs to lower CG or best still coilovers and this brings you into needing adjustable camber and toe arms! Confused?! What I'm trying to say is make little adjustment at a time while keeping your tuning goals in sight. If not you will end up with a car that is worse than OEM because tbh OEM setup is not bad for normal use Whats binding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Simply put its interference of suspension component within their range of movement. The usual problem from binding is uneven suspension transition, knocking and in the extreme breakage or bending. It's typically an issue when lowering a car hence why you need adjustable parts to regain or extend the range of movement. I should know because I have fully modified my suspension with no OEM part left and hard to find out somethings the hard way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scobie140 Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 (edited) I thought posting here would be better as all the traders can see it and let me know either on here or via PM with what they have on the list and what they reccomend or what is popular set ups etc. I've had a look through most of their websites/stores and all have bits and pieces off the list or stock different brands of similar products and some even do combo deals. Then once I have a few options i can search away or ask questions to help make the right decision on what to get. Improve the suspension without breaking the bank with: Mild lowering springs eg tein ARB polybush upgrade OEM Droplinks And a geometry alignment. Add good sticky tyres and brakes upgrade like braided lines, RBF, decent pads and disc and it will be worth 50bhp. Adjustable ARBs are nice but to make the most of it you need adjustable droplinks to prevent binding and if you were going with these then you may as well use lower springs to lower CG or best still coilovers and this brings you into needing adjustable camber and toe arms! Confused?! What I'm trying to say is make little adjustment at a time while keeping your tuning goals in sight. If not you will end up with a car that is worse than OEM because tbh OEM setup is not bad for normal use After a fair bit of reading on here this was my aim. The OEM set up is pretty suited for me but i would like it a bit less roll in the corners but don't want it to be a bone rattling ride or fearing speed bumps as the road to my street has loads. I was planning on the adjustable drop links as I think I read they should be harder wearing than OEM so thats why I thought I might aswell upgrade the ARB since it would be off anyway, Tein springs would probibly be as low as I would like to go and don't think i'd ever get the full benifit out of coilovers as i wont be tracking the car. Reading another members post BulletMagnet says he has the tien springs and eibach front and rear sway bars and is happy with the improvements so sounds promising. Ofcourse after all the suspension mods the car would go for a full geo alignment. Brake wise its only really the pads that need done the now but if i'm upgrading them I might aswell do the lines and discs whilst i'm at it and the fluid change will be part of the bleeding for new lines/service anyway. Federo pads seem to get good reviews but some places list them as race use only,so might be no good for me? and what discs? Edited November 29, 2013 by scobie140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Why do you think you want/need lowering springs? If it's purely for the looks then fair enough, however if it's mainly handling (which it looks like it is judging from the rest of your post) then I would personally just do the ARBs then see how you go. That was what I did with mine, and it gave me a more controlled ride but without losing any of the suppleness that the OEM suspension provides. If I was doing it again, I'd still do the same thing however I wouldn't even waste my money on springs: That cash would go far better towards a new full damper & spring set. You can go full coilover if you wish, but even retaining the stock layout with aftermarket items would be the great leap I think you're after. Do the brakes first though, that'll make your car far quicker than any suspension mods. If that ultimately makes a difference, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scobie140 Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 Why do you think you want/need lowering springs? If it's purely for the looks then fair enough, however if it's mainly handling (which it looks like it is judging from the rest of your post) then I would personally just do the ARBs then see how you go. That was what I did with mine, and it gave me a more controlled ride but without losing any of the suppleness that the OEM suspension provides. If I was doing it again, I'd still do the same thing however I wouldn't even waste my money on springs: That cash would go far better towards a new full damper & spring set. You can go full coilover if you wish, but even retaining the stock layout with aftermarket items would be the great leap I think you're after. Do the brakes first though, that'll make your car far quicker than any suspension mods. If that ultimately makes a difference, of course. The thought on the springs is that they are usually a bit stiffer than stock so should help reduce roll, never really done any suspension mods though so can only go on what i read from other peoples posts. Thats why i ask here to get as much info as possible before wasting time and money on mods i don't need. Sounds like the ARBs is the way to go then. Cars off the road for winter so will be doing it all before spring next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 As Ekona says if the brakes require replacement this is the best place to start, there are a lot of options for general fast road use. Let me know if I can be of help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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