GT4_Vinnie
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Hey guys
I just want to get some opinions on the optimum suspension setup.
Ideally I would need to make it suit my driving style personally, as none of you would know how I drive etc.
Just with living in NZ I'm limited to what options I can go.
I'm looking at upgrading my hubs to those from a 185, so calipers and rotors as well. BC Gold have an adjustable suspension setup for the 185's, with changing the hubs over, would this enable the 165 to run these coilovers?
For the moment, my trac's only gonna be used for street, not gonna be the daily driver, but definitely driven to show off. I'm looking for ideal handling with minimal understeer or body roll. While also keeping an acceptable level of comfort and durability.
I'm wanting to upgrade all my bushing to nolathanes, but with the price of doing so, may have to leave that for now, may also look at upgrading swaybars. Also if I was to go a set of adjustable's, then what would be optimum wheel alignment specs to produce increased handling, while not chewing out tyres every 5 minutes, camber on the left side over here, so usually stagger more negative on the left by about half a degree counteracts that.
I don't know what other options are available over here for the 165, or 185, so pretty limited. Do know of guy who's had a complete custom set of coilovers built with camber/caster plates etc.
On another topic, also wanting to have best braking power I can afford, so what are some modifications to the brakes which aren't detrimental to my bank account, I believe the 205 rear discs and twin pot calipers bolt on? May be wrong, would like to run front 205 and 4 pots, but unsure of what modifications are needed. Also when the time comes to replacing brake lines, I'm gonna get the goodridge braided lines for the 165, retail $200 over here.
Basically wanna get the best safety and handling features in before I get it on the road, as will all need to be certified, and can't be bothered doing that a few times, just wanna get it all done in one hit. If you wanna know what engine upgrades I've done, just ask and I'll try provide as much detail as I can.
All opinions are welcomed and appreciated.
Thanks
Vinnie
I just want to get some opinions on the optimum suspension setup.
Ideally I would need to make it suit my driving style personally, as none of you would know how I drive etc.
Just with living in NZ I'm limited to what options I can go.
I'm looking at upgrading my hubs to those from a 185, so calipers and rotors as well. BC Gold have an adjustable suspension setup for the 185's, with changing the hubs over, would this enable the 165 to run these coilovers?
For the moment, my trac's only gonna be used for street, not gonna be the daily driver, but definitely driven to show off. I'm looking for ideal handling with minimal understeer or body roll. While also keeping an acceptable level of comfort and durability.
I'm wanting to upgrade all my bushing to nolathanes, but with the price of doing so, may have to leave that for now, may also look at upgrading swaybars. Also if I was to go a set of adjustable's, then what would be optimum wheel alignment specs to produce increased handling, while not chewing out tyres every 5 minutes, camber on the left side over here, so usually stagger more negative on the left by about half a degree counteracts that.
I don't know what other options are available over here for the 165, or 185, so pretty limited. Do know of guy who's had a complete custom set of coilovers built with camber/caster plates etc.
On another topic, also wanting to have best braking power I can afford, so what are some modifications to the brakes which aren't detrimental to my bank account, I believe the 205 rear discs and twin pot calipers bolt on? May be wrong, would like to run front 205 and 4 pots, but unsure of what modifications are needed. Also when the time comes to replacing brake lines, I'm gonna get the goodridge braided lines for the 165, retail $200 over here.
Basically wanna get the best safety and handling features in before I get it on the road, as will all need to be certified, and can't be bothered doing that a few times, just wanna get it all done in one hit. If you wanna know what engine upgrades I've done, just ask and I'll try provide as much detail as I can.
All opinions are welcomed and appreciated.
Thanks
Vinnie