Some simple performance measuring of my new setup

[k20z3 Koop]

In a nutshell:



I went to my buddies house today for the first time this year in the Si. The awesome part is that my favorite corner is on the way there. So I finally got a chance to test out my new setup and I'm very impressed.

I pulled 1.06 Gs with my new setup (not going excessively fast or racing ANYONE).

Stock on all seasons in the same corner my previous best was ~.87 Gs I believe.

Shattered my previous best in one shot. I think the HFP suspension was 110% worth it!

[tehcodeman]

Wow that's nice.....they tested the Evo X and new STi and they only hit 1.09 I believe. You just made me love my HFP setup that much more!

edit: this is lateral G's correct?

[k20z3 Koop]

yes sir :) This was also my first try, I think I could do better

[Phalanx]

hmm, i can calculate lateral and longitudal (sp? or is it even a word?) on my Avic-D3... maybe I shall try it out.

I was debating about getting the HFP suspension... so this info is greatly appreciated

[k20z3 Koop]

Yeah man, I LOVE IT.

Not to mention my GF couldn't tell any difference in harshness (HUGE +1). It's really not much worse than stock, NOTHING like I was expecting. The handling however, is superb - I LOVE this car

I would reccomend the HFP suspension, Ingalls ETD, Vibrant RH and Reflash to anyone who wants there car to feel/perform like it should.

[tehcodeman]

^got all that except for the relash. but I'm workin' on getting it!

[Phalanx]

Originally Posted by k20z3 Koop

Yeah man, I LOVE IT.

Not to mention my GF couldn't tell any difference in harshness (HUGE +1). It's really not much worse than stock, NOTHING like I was expecting. The handling however, is superb - I LOVE this car

I would reccomend the HFP suspension, Ingalls ETD, Vibrant RH and Reflash to anyone who wants there car to feel/perform like it should.

Passed the GF test, eh... thats a huge as well...

youve got a coupe, right? any pics of the side so i could see the drop (even tho its not much)?

[k20z3 Koop]

Oh man, the reflash is GREAT when you're driving spiritedly. Its hard to believe lowering the vtec engagement could make such a difference. It's not going to feel like a supercharger or anything, but it definitely removes that sluggish empty feeling the car has in the lower revs. It feels like a small displacement turbo car.

[k20z3 Koop]

Sorry, they're kinda crappy pics and the driveway is uneven at the back wheels so it looks like there's a big gap. its actually much less than that. The front wheel is how it always looks. (also, it was only on the ground for a few hours in those pics. It will settle more.)

I love the HFP drop, its enough so that the car looks 'as it should' and isn't so low I have to worry EVERYWHERE I go.

[zumzumzoom]

Are those Konig Feathers? If so you are my twin. haha I have a '07 SI Cpe with Feather's and am puting on the HFP suspension tonight w/ F&R camber kit.

[k20z3 Koop]

Yes sir, Feathers they are. They flow great with the FG2.

[tehcodeman]

Originally Posted by k20z3 Koop

Yes sir, Feathers they are. They flow great with the FG2.

I concur.

[Phalanx]

Originally Posted by k20z3 Koop

I love the HFP drop, its enough so that the car looks 'as it should' and isn't so low I have to worry EVERYWHERE I go.

Looks good to me.. just need a little drop. And I am very worried about the car because where Im moving to in MA doesnt have the best roads.

[k20z3 Koop]

so basically you're moving to MA then

[Phalanx]

Originally Posted by k20z3 Koop

so basically you're moving to MA then

yea, basically. im gonna miss my nice CT roads

[Wierdochild89]

Really nice ride man, 1.06 G is really impressive, that is Evo/STI league man.

[MeltonMotorsports]

Hey Koop, thanks for this thread, I just ordered the feathers with those tires today before reading this and I was a little worried they would not work well with the HFP suspension. But it looks like you aren't having any problems and your car looks sweet. Thanks dude!

[Jardiniboy]

What tires are you running?

[k20z3 Koop]

Nitto NeoGens - 225/45/17

[ricetastic]

Nice job but I'm thinking its more so the confidence gained from the HFP suspension that is causing the car to "handle better". A simple shock/spring combo w/ the same tires isn't going to give you that much better handling, its the fact that the car feels better w/ the setup that has made you get a higher lateral g. Before I even touch the suspension, I'm going to at least 3 track days, and my entire autocross season so I can really say in a factual manner that I have somewhat mastered my suspension. Then I'm gonna get some real coilovers, either T1R or BuddyClub, figured if I'm gonna mod might as well make it worthwile. HFP is a good confidence booster, makes the car feel better and maybe handle a little better but mostly a confidence booster. Race coilovers is where you'll start to see gains, not from HFP but w/ that aside good job, I don't doubt it actually helps but not to the degree as what you have mentioned.

Past experiences:

Previous Car: 2001 Mercedes SLK230 w/ H&R Springs and Bilstein shocks

When back to stock after 3 months and autocrossed it 5 times. Put on the shocks and springs, got an alignment and my times went up by 1 second which is significant @an autocross. Overall the car inspired a little more confidence but since I was used to the chassis in autocross settings, it wasn't that much better.