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Old 12-08-2008, 05:22 AM   #49 (permalink)
paolo2k2
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Originally Posted by fa5pride View Post
ok lets end this argument , i spoke to soon out of excitement when i said handles like hfp but corners better, i meant it handles better DD from my exp of driving both hfp and my car and yes i do believe with koni's it would outperform hfp. and thank you for the compliments i guess thats all i wanted didnt need someone to rain on my parade and just ask a question then just assume what i mean
im bringing up this argument again because i dont think people understand "outperforming" the hfp suspension....even with konis or custom motons...your car will not outhandle the hfp suspension...main reason is your ride height...2 inch drop is too much for your suspension geometry to work to its fullest potential...without ball joint relocators and extended tophats to correct suspension geometry and maintain proper suspension travel you are plowing through turns more then a dump truck...i hate to say it...but stock si suspension will outperform your 2 inch drop even if you had konis, motons, ohlins any shock ...and yes i have experience lowering a car too much for its own good...i was lowered over 2 inches on coilovers and no matter how much front camber , rear camber, rear sway i plowed through pylons ...not enough rotation ... bottom line...your 2 inch drop made your car perform worse then stock even with aftermarket struts
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