15-10-2014, 09:24 PM
Depends how far you wanna go, budget restrictions etc..
If it's all out track use, spend your money wisely on a good secondhand set of coilovers, I picked up some D2's for my estate and they're amazing on track, but also anything from Gaz or Avo is a good choice. There's lots available so plenty to choose from. Adjustable If you're going to use it on the road lots, then it's another vote for the B8's, I'm running H&R 35-40mm springs which are a little harsher than the Eibachs, but are epic on track and for hooning, while remaining comfy enough for daily use
Then for the rear find some adjustable dampers (the Koni's on mine were good, if a little underspecced, Gaz or Avo would be better). Bigger rear torsion bars and ARB's are a great mod too, along with solid mounts (drive a car with them on first, some people don't like them).
Stiffen the front up with a pair of strut braces, and fit roller bearing or at least polybushed wishbones. Any rubber in the suspension wants to go if you're serious about track handling.
Braided brake hoses, Mintex 1166's and good quality stock discs along with a caliper rebuild and decent fluid (I really like ATE super blue racing) will sort the brakes unless you're getting really serious, then there's a multitude of expensive lightweight upgrades from there on in.
Engine wise, start with the basics until you know the car inside out and can drive it flat out. Once power is the limiting factor rather than you, the game changes but there really is no point having a fast car you can't utilize the power in. I guess the same could be said for suspension but I assume you're already reasonably capable to be thinking about a track toy..
If it's all out track use, spend your money wisely on a good secondhand set of coilovers, I picked up some D2's for my estate and they're amazing on track, but also anything from Gaz or Avo is a good choice. There's lots available so plenty to choose from. Adjustable If you're going to use it on the road lots, then it's another vote for the B8's, I'm running H&R 35-40mm springs which are a little harsher than the Eibachs, but are epic on track and for hooning, while remaining comfy enough for daily use
Then for the rear find some adjustable dampers (the Koni's on mine were good, if a little underspecced, Gaz or Avo would be better). Bigger rear torsion bars and ARB's are a great mod too, along with solid mounts (drive a car with them on first, some people don't like them).
Stiffen the front up with a pair of strut braces, and fit roller bearing or at least polybushed wishbones. Any rubber in the suspension wants to go if you're serious about track handling.
Braided brake hoses, Mintex 1166's and good quality stock discs along with a caliper rebuild and decent fluid (I really like ATE super blue racing) will sort the brakes unless you're getting really serious, then there's a multitude of expensive lightweight upgrades from there on in.
Engine wise, start with the basics until you know the car inside out and can drive it flat out. Once power is the limiting factor rather than you, the game changes but there really is no point having a fast car you can't utilize the power in. I guess the same could be said for suspension but I assume you're already reasonably capable to be thinking about a track toy..
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