Handling Improvements

[javadude]

If I was going to spend minimum money for maximum handling improvement should I get the suspension stiffer/lower or rollbars or is it not worth doing one without the other (or without changing my wheels which are the standard S 16-inchs)?

[JOHNNY-BOY]

I would suggest having a set of lowered springs fitted, this should set you back around £200.00. Should improve body squat & roll.

[dark_is200]

Get the front strut brace if you are after major performance improvements for very little money (about GBP 75-80 for the CUSCO). The improvement in turn in and road holding around corners is a significant improvment over the original car.

[JOHNNY-BOY]

Dark_is200 where are you getting a Cusco strut brace for £80.00 from?

[dark_is200]

Takakaira in Japan is doing them for $117 at the moment and given the terrible US economy and market performance this week (exchange rate is 1.54) this works out at GBP 76. Not sure about delivery charge but it shouldn't be too much.

www.takakaira.co.jp

[Zee007]

Originally posted by JOHNNY-BOY

Dark_is200 where are you getting a Cusco strut brace for £80.00 from?

Johnny - i've u2u'd you.... Gold member discount mate... ;) :tumble:

[javadude]

Thanks guys :bounce:

[tdiplc]

The other things you may like to consider are ;

Uprated suspension bushes, which reduce unwanted suspension arm movement.

The anti roll bars from TTE and HKS work very well.

As far as springs go, Eibach are very good and reasonably priced, or HKS but they are more expensive.

If you really want to go for it, a fully adjustable kit is a wise investment. Your choice of the best is TTE, HKS and Tein.

Dark is right about the strut braces, and you can't go wrong for that price!

Hope this helps

Mark:)

[vic]

Lowering the car with some good springs will make a great improvement in handling, but dont take it to lexus to fit them because they will riiiiiiiiip you off. best going to a good small garage.