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KiDyNomiTe · 05-28-2002, 05:23 PM

Ok I am not too enlightened on the suspension issue. I was wondering if someonce could explain a few things about suspension. I hope to be doing autox this summer and I realize suspension is one the key components in doing good. If someone could lis the various mods (i.e. cilovers, shocks, springs, struts, etc.) and what they do to the car.

Also I have seen some various adds of TEIN products where they have a control module that changes ur suspension settings from inside the car. Is that a good product, or would it be better to just keep your car in one setting. My car would be a daily driver, but also a weekend warrior (a little corny, but o well <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'> ). I figure I should find out more on the topic before I go out and mod my suspension, and I can acutally do it the right way.

If you have a website that explains this that would be good.

*DSC* · 05-28-2002, 08:36 PM

Someone asking for links...goodie! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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These may not all apply directly to your ? but its good info for any "weekend warrior" <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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http://www.turnfast.com specifically the glossary and "handleing" section

http://www.esbconsult.com.au/ogden/l...hors/phors.htm

http://www.bath.ac.uk/~en8djw/sus1.htm

http://www.wtrscca.org/tech.htm

<a href="http://www.ukcar.com/sframe.htm?/features/tech" target='_blank'>http://www.ukcar.com/sframe.htm?/features/tech</a>

<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'> WTF, I used to have a TON of links for this stuff.
Oh well, this is all I have for now, I'm working on a huge links section for my website so if I ever get it done i'll post back...

05-28-2002, 05:23 PM	#1
KiDyNomiTe Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chicago Age: 38 Posts: 6,296 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: KiDyNomiTe Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ok I am not too enlightened on the suspension issue. I was wondering if someonce could explain a few things about suspension. I hope to be doing autox this summer and I realize suspension is one the key components in doing good. If someone could lis the various mods (i.e. cilovers, shocks, springs, struts, etc.) and what they do to the car. Also I have seen some various adds of TEIN products where they have a control module that changes ur suspension settings from inside the car. Is that a good product, or would it be better to just keep your car in one setting. My car would be a daily driver, but also a weekend warrior (a little corny, but o well <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> ). I figure I should find out more on the topic before I go out and mod my suspension, and I can acutally do it the right way. If you have a website that explains this that would be good. __________________ PROCEED Grip Gambler

05-28-2002, 08:36 PM	#2
DSC New Title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VA Posts: 3,454 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Someone asking for links...goodie! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> These may not all apply directly to your ? but its good info for any "weekend warrior" <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> http://www.turnfast.com specifically the glossary and "handleing" section http://www.esbconsult.com.au/ogden/l...hors/phors.htm http://www.bath.ac.uk/~en8djw/sus1.htm http://www.wtrscca.org/tech.htm <a href="http://www.ukcar.com/sframe.htm?/features/tech" target='_blank'>http://www.ukcar.com/sframe.htm?/features/tech</a> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> WTF, I used to have a TON of links for this stuff. Oh well, this is all I have for now, I'm working on a huge links section for my website so if I ever get it done i'll post back... __________________