Ever watch top gear season 12 episode 3?
skip to the 7min spot for end results
It should make you think twice before getting big brakes and $2000 worth of coilovers on your car.
They all made their 207 hp Renault Avantime SLOWER
So I have been rethinking my suspension desires ever since I watched that episode (it was last year I first saw it). I was saving up for Neuspeed Supercup kit but there is really no point if I am honest with myself.
Really, even mildly built would the car benefit at all? Most likely not.
Instead I will replace the bushings, not for performance (though I will use the stiff kind) as mine are shot. But I will be putting on nearstock shocks and springs.
Now I COULD get some stuff from local parts store but I would feel better getting name brands I trust...duralast is not one of them.
Bilstein (again OEM replacements) are what I am thinking of getting, and I know some other dampeners I could get...but clueless as to springs. Anyone got some suggestions for oem quality replacement springs other than Honda brand? No drop springs, I do not do that...stiffer guess it wouldn't hurt but not desired.
So it is springs I need help with...
I will not buy from Honda as it would be over $700...if that is the case I would go ahead with the supercup kit...though the OEM did last the car for 15 years, for the same price I can lower the car a little SAFELY and get stiffe suspension, I know what I said before but if I have to spend 500 or more I would just go ahead and get the very trustworthy and respected koni's
Any ideas?
skip to the 7min spot for end results
It should make you think twice before getting big brakes and $2000 worth of coilovers on your car.
They all made their 207 hp Renault Avantime SLOWER
So I have been rethinking my suspension desires ever since I watched that episode (it was last year I first saw it). I was saving up for Neuspeed Supercup kit but there is really no point if I am honest with myself.
Really, even mildly built would the car benefit at all? Most likely not.
Instead I will replace the bushings, not for performance (though I will use the stiff kind) as mine are shot. But I will be putting on nearstock shocks and springs.
Now I COULD get some stuff from local parts store but I would feel better getting name brands I trust...duralast is not one of them.
Bilstein (again OEM replacements) are what I am thinking of getting, and I know some other dampeners I could get...but clueless as to springs. Anyone got some suggestions for oem quality replacement springs other than Honda brand? No drop springs, I do not do that...stiffer guess it wouldn't hurt but not desired.
So it is springs I need help with...
I will not buy from Honda as it would be over $700...if that is the case I would go ahead with the supercup kit...though the OEM did last the car for 15 years, for the same price I can lower the car a little SAFELY and get stiffe suspension, I know what I said before but if I have to spend 500 or more I would just go ahead and get the very trustworthy and respected koni's
Any ideas?
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