Suspension Variables And Definitions

[Highrev1]

For a fairly detailed debate about chassis bracing look here. any one put a strut towerbar on an si?. Also even in post 84 on the thread you gave the designer even says it won't make your suspension stiffer. Just some food for thought.

Biggest improvment would be TIRES.

1. Tires
2. Proper alignment (not an OEM one!)
3. Dampers
4. Springs
5. Anti-roll bar or bars, depending on your springs.

06BlackSI you can IM me if you would like

[Sirbelch]

Originally Posted by SiViC06

I have the 18" HFP rims/tires (225/40/18) and eventually want to go with the slammed to the ground look. Any idea how low of a drop I can actually get without wheel rub?

The "slammed look" and good handling can not be in the same sentence. If you over lower the car, you will lose suspension travel and ruin the suspension geometry of the car especially in the front.

[06BlackSi]

Originally Posted by Highrev1

Biggest improvment would be TIRES.

1. Tires
2. Proper alignment (not an OEM one!)
3. Dampers
4. Springs
5. Anti-roll bar or bars, depending on your springs.

06BlackSI you can IM me if you would like

Thanks for the response...

I agree that tires are the best improvement as they are the one and only aspect of the suspension that makes contact with the road... the car's handling is limited by the limits of the tire.

I will IM you highrev to figure out some handling recommendations for a daily driver...

[Si-aficionado]

^lol at your avatar

..great info on this thread..subscribed

[TronSteez]

hahahahahaha ^ holiday inn express

[mbringle]

Where would lighter rims fit in that list? I drawing up my list on how much money gets allocated to each item. The car will be a street driven daily driver that really likes to turn hard. I will probably go with Tein Flex because of how much I liked them on my Supra. But the other parts are still up in the air. Like saving the money and extra weight of chassis bracing and putting that to lighter rims or better tires instead.

Originally Posted by Highrev1

For a fairly detailed debate about chassis bracing look here. any one put a strut towerbar on an si?. Also even in post 84 on the thread you gave the designer even says it won't make your suspension stiffer. Just some food for thought.

Biggest improvment would be TIRES.

1. Tires
2. Proper alignment (not an OEM one!)
3. Dampers
4. Springs
5. Anti-roll bar or bars, depending on your springs.

[Highrev1]

Way down unless you are serious about competition reducing unspring weight will help but not a necessary thing to do. So if anything I would say wider wheels with a good set of tires and don't worry about the weight of them SOOO much but don't get some concrete shoes either

[eugenekim.net]

haha some shop brought an evo with tein coilovers to the track this weekend and the coilover snapped before he even made it to the track...

[mbringle]

Snapped? But I'm not tracking just daily driving in a maniac sorta way. Any pictures of the snap that sounds, since it didn't happen to me, sorta cool.

[sonej4]

Which rear cambers are easier to adjust when it is time for an alignment. I need to get camber kits for the front and rear. Thanks for all the info.

[SiViC81]

Excellent thread highrev...That was a really good read as I'm trying to learn more about suspensions...

[Highrev1]

Thanks...theres a couple of guys around here who know and some who think they know...Make sure any advice you get is from those that are in the know... I am biased towards track/competition setups so I would watch what I suggest too

[Si_Jeff]

wow.. nice thread.. thanks!

[JeShUa]

Camber Front = -1.5 to -1.75
Camber Rear = -1 to -1.25
Toe front = 1/32nd toe out I am now suggesting 0 Toe Most people won't be able to realize that the car has the toe, especially on the street.
Toe Rear = 0

Is this what you're recommending to get?
Also, I'd really like to have my alignment done on my stockers, would it make a difference if your wheel/tire radius/circumference is different? Thanks.

[Highrev1]

Originally Posted by JeShUa

Is this what you're recommending to get?
Also, I'd really like to have my alignment done on my stockers, would it make a difference if your wheel/tire radius/circumference is different? Thanks.

That should be ok just remember that The car will have more of a tendancy to understeer. It won't be bad just in rain or snow be slightly careful.

I get a new set of tires I get a new alignment....Tires aren't cheap and just want to ensure proper specs and wear...IMHO

[honda93]

Originally Posted by Highrev1

Thanks...theres a couple of guys around here who know and some who think they know...Make sure any advice you get is from those that are in the know... I am biased towards track/competition setups so I would watch what I suggest too

"Godfather of Suspensions"???

Dear God man, you've gone mad... Just kidding.

BTW everyone, you can trust Greg. Also, I am someone in the "KNOW" as many of you know... And if he ever comes back online here, SWRT is a true genius.

Anthony "Mario" Crea
NNJR-SCCA

[axdfa5t]

Highrev Knows hes stuff! Trust him 110 %.

[Powered by Honda]

If you lower your car doesnt the camber increase in the rear?

Is it limited by metal or something? Like can it go to inifinity negative camber in rear?

Also, why doesn't a performance oriented car come with its own camber kit? Does the SI come with one? I dunno? I think S2000 does.

I dont have my SI yet waiting on the 08's but I'm thinking to stick with my tired and true combo with all my Hondas.

H&R sports, with Koni yellows. DD.

[Redleg06Si]

running 225/40/18 and considering getting either the S Tech or H Tech springs.....will I have any rubbing issues with either of these set ups.....suspension noob

[Highrev1]

Originally Posted by Powered by Honda

If you lower your car doesnt the camber increase in the rear?
Is it limited by metal or something? Like can it go to inifinity negative camber in rear?
Also, why doesn't a performance oriented car come with its own camber kit? Does the SI come with one? I dunno? I think S2000 does.
I dont have my SI yet waiting on the 08's but I'm thinking to stick with my tired and true combo with all my Hondas.
H&R sports, with Koni yellows. DD.

Yes the rear camber does increase as the rear suspension compressses or is lowered. Infinity NO, THere is a limit until there becomes running issues, and that is why proper camber is important.

If you look at the OEM spec's, Honda has setup these specs to pretty much allow for NO camber up front. And about -1 degree in the rear. Why? So your car understeers. This is so the car is safe for you to drive without the waggin the tail all over the place. This also does not allow for good turn in or a "fun" car to drive.

Koni's are truly a great damper....I would suggest the Ground controls though they are slightly more aggresive and are ride height adjustable

Redleg06Si-I don't know I would say no depending on the offset but a search would result better answers than that...