Suggestions to Improve Handling?
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Lead Lap
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,810
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From: MI
After 90 miles on the freeway today, I can report that I may have found the sweet spot for me. (18" wheels, stock springs & shocks with sport suspension rear sway bar and bushings) The vague rear suspension inputs are gone, but the smooth ride remains. With certain freeway undulations, I can still feel some "float", but the rear looseness is gone. I'll drive it this way for at least a month before deciding if I want to do anything else. I fear that more aggressive changes will impact the freeway smoothness, which is dear to me as that's nearly 90% of my driving.
We had some stiff winds today and this change has eliminated the "tail wagging" the LS used to experience with stiff crosswinds and rear quartering winds. I continue to remain very pleased and unlikely to make any additional changes.
Driver
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 169
Likes: 1
From: South OZ
Just ordered these from RHDJapan today:
Sard KRS Front & rear stabilizer set
Description
Looking to upgrade your suspension with a stabilizer? Why not upgrade both the front and the rear at the same time and save yourself a good chunk of change.
These items are sold individually by the manufacturers. RHDJapan YK has put these items together as a set for those looking to improve the handling on both ends of their vehicle.
This set includes the following SKU's:
63311 and 63312
Product Specs
Brand: Sard
Product: Stabilizer (Front)
Part Number: 84000 (UCF30)
Part Number: 84002 (JZS161)
SPECIFICATIONS
Stabilizer Mount Composition Material: Urethane
Spring Rate Increase
- UCF30: Approx. 35% Up from Stock OEM
- JZS161: Approx. 30% Up from Stock OEM
Brand: Sard
Product: Stabilizer (Rear)
Part Number: 84001 (UCF30)
Part Number: 84003 (JZS161)
SPECIFICATIONS
Stabilizer Mount Composition Material: Urethane
Spring Rate Increase
- UCF30: Approx. 30% Up from Stock OEM
- JZS161: Approx. 30% Up from Stock OEM
Sard KRS Front & rear stabilizer set
Description
Looking to upgrade your suspension with a stabilizer? Why not upgrade both the front and the rear at the same time and save yourself a good chunk of change.
These items are sold individually by the manufacturers. RHDJapan YK has put these items together as a set for those looking to improve the handling on both ends of their vehicle.
This set includes the following SKU's:
63311 and 63312
Product Specs
Brand: Sard
Product: Stabilizer (Front)
Part Number: 84000 (UCF30)
Part Number: 84002 (JZS161)
SPECIFICATIONS
Stabilizer Mount Composition Material: Urethane
Spring Rate Increase
- UCF30: Approx. 35% Up from Stock OEM
- JZS161: Approx. 30% Up from Stock OEM
Brand: Sard
Product: Stabilizer (Rear)
Part Number: 84001 (UCF30)
Part Number: 84003 (JZS161)
SPECIFICATIONS
Stabilizer Mount Composition Material: Urethane
Spring Rate Increase
- UCF30: Approx. 30% Up from Stock OEM
- JZS161: Approx. 30% Up from Stock OEM
Driver
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 168
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From: new york
I am running swift springs with kyb gr-2 struts with stock 16" wheels yoko envigor tires.
I've also recently changed the big bushing on the lower control arm (stock part). though the suspension is still supple, at slow speeds - small potholes, uneven pavement, or seams in the road are more noticeable for sure. in return i the car is much less boaty, and much tighter around corners. Also, the ride seems a little less harsh since I made the upgrade last summer. I am not sure if this is from the struts or my *** breaking in.
The car was 10 years old and had 85k miles when i made the change, so the comparison against a somewhat worn stock suspension.
the big easy turn steering wheel remains a constant reminder that I am not in a beemer.
I've also recently changed the big bushing on the lower control arm (stock part). though the suspension is still supple, at slow speeds - small potholes, uneven pavement, or seams in the road are more noticeable for sure. in return i the car is much less boaty, and much tighter around corners. Also, the ride seems a little less harsh since I made the upgrade last summer. I am not sure if this is from the struts or my *** breaking in.
The car was 10 years old and had 85k miles when i made the change, so the comparison against a somewhat worn stock suspension.
the big easy turn steering wheel remains a constant reminder that I am not in a beemer.
Rookie
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
From: So Cal
Anyone have any experience with these Tom's braces, etc. vs TRD?
http://l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=277
http://l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=277
Anyone have any experience with these Tom's braces, etc. vs TRD?
http://l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=277
http://l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=277
Driver
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 169
Likes: 1
From: South OZ
No prob Justin..
Having them installed next week all things going well.
Installing at the same time some Tein Cruise Master pros', Tein EDFC, the SARD bars and camber/caster 30mm drop adapters. As the spring rates on the CM's arnt too much different than the Tanabes, but the dampening is what i need.
Should prove to be a nice soft yet low roll set up, just what im after
Having them installed next week all things going well.
Installing at the same time some Tein Cruise Master pros', Tein EDFC, the SARD bars and camber/caster 30mm drop adapters. As the spring rates on the CM's arnt too much different than the Tanabes, but the dampening is what i need.
Should prove to be a nice soft yet low roll set up, just what im after
No prob Justin..
Having them installed next week all things going well.
Installing at the same time some Tein Cruise Master pros', Tein EDFC, the SARD bars and camber/caster 30mm drop adapters. As the spring rates on the CM's arnt too much different than the Tanabes, but the dampening is what i need.
Should prove to be a nice soft yet low roll set up, just what im after
Having them installed next week all things going well.
Installing at the same time some Tein Cruise Master pros', Tein EDFC, the SARD bars and camber/caster 30mm drop adapters. As the spring rates on the CM's arnt too much different than the Tanabes, but the dampening is what i need.
Should prove to be a nice soft yet low roll set up, just what im after
Thats what I was thinking. Wasnt sure if you had found a different manufacturer. I was looking into those for the added camber as I have the SS Pro kit that already corrects for caster but doesnt add camber.
Pole Position
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 358
Likes: 1
From: Florida
Hey all,
I have to replace my front shocks as one is leaking very badly and my front tire is jamming into the well on bumps and taking out little pieces of tire in the process...
I am going to be replacing all 4 shocks and was looking on sewell and noticed that the sport suspension shocks are much cheaper than the standard shocks. I would like to stiffen the ride a bit and wanted to know if these would be a direct swap without modifications?
I was also quoted to replace the bushings at the same time. I am having trouble locating the part number for the bushings if anyone could help me with that as well.
Should I replace my springs at the same time or should they be fine? My car has 95k miles and they have not been replaced.
Thanks!
I have an 04LS 430 w/o air ride w/o sport suspension.
I have to replace my front shocks as one is leaking very badly and my front tire is jamming into the well on bumps and taking out little pieces of tire in the process...
I am going to be replacing all 4 shocks and was looking on sewell and noticed that the sport suspension shocks are much cheaper than the standard shocks. I would like to stiffen the ride a bit and wanted to know if these would be a direct swap without modifications?
I was also quoted to replace the bushings at the same time. I am having trouble locating the part number for the bushings if anyone could help me with that as well.
Should I replace my springs at the same time or should they be fine? My car has 95k miles and they have not been replaced.
Thanks!
I have an 04LS 430 w/o air ride w/o sport suspension.
Driver
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 169
Likes: 1
From: South OZ
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