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Old Feb 26, 2009, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by MondoBongo
interesting. how large a gain is typical and what are the drawbacks?
Increased Noise Vibration and Harshness are the typical drawbacks. Results seem to may vary as to how much. I thought about when I put the cams in and decided not to do it.
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Old Feb 26, 2009, 11:41 AM
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Hey,

Im looking to get new suspension. Any suggestions on what kind to get. Im looking for a good track and daily driver. Something stiff.

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Old Feb 26, 2009, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Evol.ved
Increased Noise Vibration and Harshness are the typical drawbacks. Results seem to may vary as to how much. I thought about when I put the cams in and decided not to do it.
hmmm. i don't know if i would see the benefit of doing it then, unless we are talking about a good increase in horsepower or response.

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Hey,

Im looking to get new suspension. Any suggestions on what kind to get. Im looking for a good track and daily driver. Something stiff.

Thanks ,

Jared
depends on your budget. what do you have to spend?
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Old Feb 26, 2009, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by MondoBongo
hmmm. i don't know if i would see the benefit of doing it then, unless we are talking about a good increase in horsepower or response.



depends on your budget. what do you have to spend?

Just looking for a really good set-up. No cheap stuff. Price not too important.

I put some new advan wheels and tires on and they tend to rub when i have people in the car of make hard turns. I want something stiff and adjustable.
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Old Feb 26, 2009, 11:57 AM
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Just looking for a really good set-up. No cheap stuff. Price not too important.

I put some new advan wheels and tires on and they tent to rub when i have people in the car of make hard turns. I want something stiff and adjustable.

Ohlins.
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Old Feb 26, 2009, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by MondoBongo
hmmm. i don't know if i would see the benefit of doing it then, unless we are talking about a good increase in horsepower or response.
Maybe if I was going for really high rpms or something. The balance shaft spins at twice the rpms of the motor. Given the sensitivity of our knock sensors I don't see it as the best idea.
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Old Feb 26, 2009, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Evol.ved
Ohlins.
What do you like about them? and which type do you suggest?
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Old Feb 26, 2009, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by JMCZ
What do you like about them?
they're like sex with springs on them.

get the DFV's.

http://www.worksevo.com/store/produc...products_id=83
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Old Feb 26, 2009, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by MondoBongo
they're like sex with springs on them.

get the DFV's.

http://www.worksevo.com/store/produc...products_id=83

What else do you think I should get to stiffen the chaise?
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Old Feb 26, 2009, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JMCZ
What else do you think I should get to stiffen the chaise?

RS trunk bar.
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Old Feb 26, 2009, 01:17 PM
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what type of racing do you mostly plan on doing?

front & rear sway bars.
a full set of poly bushings.
rear strut tower brace.
sub frame cross members.
harness bar.

all of those things will help stiffen the car up.
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Balance shaft removal with the motor still in the car is rather difficult from my understanding. And seeing just how long they actually are. The are nearly 3/4 the length of the block , so you would need to be able to extract that length from the oil pump side of the motor. I just dont see it happening. But I could be wrong

BR removes them upon building his stage 3 blocks and then fully balances the motor minus the shafts. I wouldnt bother with such a "mod" unless I had to remove the front cover / oil pump and what not for a reason then maybe its worth doing the removal. But I still dont see how it can be done in car!!!!

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Originally Posted by MondoBongo
they're like sex with springs on them.

get the DFV's.

http://www.worksevo.com/store/produc...products_id=83
Or Megan Streets...get a nicely broken in used set with > 30k miles. The car will ride better .
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How many of you have an un resonated test pipe?!?! and have you ever got a ticket from it??
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Originally Posted by joshevo22
How many of you have an un resonated test pipe?!?! and have you ever got a ticket from it??

Noise wise there is almost no discernible difference in volume.

Evodan swapped his unresonated with a resonated one and you couldn't tell the difference.

A HFC or second muffler where the cat goes will quiet that car down a good bit.


edit: Removal and/or modification of factory emissions system is still illegal.

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