Idiots Guide to Suspension Parts?

Originally Posted by Haboob

Have you tracked it stock yet?

Do you know that you for sure need any of these additional parts and adjustments for your current setup (power and skill-wise)?

Originally Posted by kenchan

I don't think you understand how helpful my post actually is.

Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

There are a lot of threads regarding the general question of "which coilover is best". While those questions are all well and good I'm curious what else is necessary to actually make the suspension WORK?

I'm a complete suspension noob. Short of knowing that coilovers are, generally, better and more adjustable than just a spring replacement I know very little about the other major suspension components that hold the wheels to the car. All of this is to say please forgive me if I get terms mixed up

Other than buying coilovers I know of only a few components that one would need to set the car up right: Camber arms, tie rods, toe adjustment arms, etc etc.

Does anyone know the exact parts needed to properly set the car up for the track and allow both camber, toe, and (if necessary) caster adjustment?

Also, which are the best brands for these applications for track use? I know SPC offers front lower control arms or something like that but I've heard horror stories from other members of these things failing on the track. However, until SPL comes out with their alternative, SPC is has the only solution for us right now.

Lots of questions, hopefully I've articulated this clearly enough for everyone. I will do my best to clarify if there is any confusion. I hope any suggestions made in this thread will help others interested in getting coilovers because it's never quite as simple as getting the core part.

Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

Not only is this post not helpful, it also completely ignores what is being asked and goes off on its own tangent. It's not that I don't appreciate a little bit of ribbing from other members but atleast attempt to be clever about it.

Originally Posted by kenchan

I don't think you understand how helpful my post actually is.

Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

Your post is unhelpful in this context.

Originally Posted by alcheng

You want to know more about coil-over? You can google search it... there are TONS of information on coil-over and you will know what are they and how they work, inside-out.

You can also search the "Tech Section" in this forum, there are also TONS of information on this subject.

You want to know which one is the best?? Then you better clarify what do you need the coil-over for then you find out which brand to buy.

You want to know something? Go search the info yourself and find out what you need.

When we look for a mod-part, that's what we do, Search & Learn.

Don't just start a thread and ask a question which you can get the answer via 10,000 source through the internet and the forum.

People gonna laugh at you, not because we look down on you, but because you are too lazy to do any homework yourself...!!!

No offense to you but just trying to point the right/correct way to you.










Look how many people "like" Mr.kenchan's post, not because we laugh at you, just we agree you really don't understand the real meaning/purpose of his post.



I got some mods on the Z too, Intake, CBE, Sways, HU, VentureShields, Tires&Wheels, shift-knob... I never have to start a thread to ask anything, because I know I can find more than enough information by just search around different section in this forum.
It seems like if it were up to you no new threads would be created with a question ever.

So please.. it's not we don't want/like to help, but go to do your homework....

Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

So here's the thing. I'm NOT (read: NOT) looking for what the best coil over is. I've gone through the search feature. I'm just not familiar with the rest of the parts that go along with the suspension. Seriously did you guys even read my first post?

I'm aware of the theory of how toe and camber affect drivability and the dynamics of the car, just not familiar with the parts necessary to control those specific characteristics. Trust me, I have done my research and am still reading up on the topic. If you think saying some bullsh*t like "best option is not to touch the suspension" is, as you say "pointing me in the right direction" then you're seriously misguided in your attempt to "help". You guys just all seem to be answering questions that I'm not asking.

cv129's post regarding SPL's latest front control arm was help ful and it was a thread that I was already aware of because, like I said, I have been searching. What I was hoping for by starting this thread was that more people with experience with these parts might offer some explaination because not a whole lot of people ask about these suspension components specifically.

Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

I haven't done any time attack events yet but I've been on the drift track multiple times at WSIR balcony. So far the stock suspension has been fine but I'm exploring options for the future since drifting is particularly hard on your suspension and drivetrain.

I'm information gathering here. My question is geared towards track suspension and maintaining a reliable setup which is why I'm asking about everything other than the coilovers themselves.

Originally Posted by Haboob

Okay, was just making sure you've at least gotten the feel for the car.

Originally Posted by Haboob

I haven't yet, and I bet I know less than you about the suspension and what's needed. I was just thinking from what my own approach would be - test it stock first and see if I'm even good enough to start tweaking things yet.