Opinions on suspension upgrades.

Discussion in '8G Lancer - Suspension' started by testpilotx15, Feb 3, 2008.

  1. testpilotx15

    testpilotx15 Well-Known Member

    I really want to upgrade the suspension to reduce body roll but don't want to change out springs yet. What are some opinions on sway bars and strut bar upgrades. Has anyone bought any currently available and what kind of feedback do you have? And I know this is going to amount to preference, but might I be better off waiting for other companies to make parts that maybe have a better reputation. Thanx for the input.
     
  2. BigSteve

    BigSteve Well-Known Member

    roadracemotorsports.com

    they got nice suspension parts to reduce roll.

    get the package deal its a good buy
     
  3. testpilotx15

    testpilotx15 Well-Known Member

    yeah i know about theirs, do you have them? Any feedback on them?
     
  4. bras_33

    bras_33 Well-Known Member

    /\ Evolve has them, you can ask him.
     
  5. eTXlancer

    eTXlancer Well-Known Member

    works has a sway bar
     
  6. testpilotx15

    testpilotx15 Well-Known Member

    yeah I know what's available right now. I'm looking more for opinions on whats the best, or if I should maybe wait for other companies to make parts that might be of better quality.
     
  7. Evolve

    Evolve Well-Known Member

    What's up man? 8)

    Here's a review of the parts i have and what i felt about them

    Adjustable Sway Bar (RRM)- This was my first suspension mod and i immediately noticed the difference in the bar when i'd take an on-ramp or off-ramp. Before the bar if i'd turn REALLY hard, the car would have this fat-sluggish feeling. After the bar that feeling was pretty much gone and the car itself, felt a whole lot more tighter in the back end.

    Lower Truss Bar and Tie Bars (RRM) I listed these together because i purchased these together. I'm sorta glad i got these 2 parts together because the car seemed to be a bit more reactive while steering and seemed awhole lot more sturdy when i'd swing the ass end out during a canyon run. Now i dont' recommend canyon-running to test out parts but this is where the parts (at least for me) shined.

    Upper-Rear Strut Bar (RRM) This mod came after the sway bar. The upper strut bar basically resolidifies the "tight" feeling that the sway bar gave me. It increased it. Luckily I live right over the hill (cool twisties) near Road-Race. Once the parts are on my car i immediately get the chance to test it out. This mod would most likely be "slightly" noticeable if you havent purchased a Sway-Bar.

    Front Upper Strut Bar (RRM) This part i would say should go last on the agenda because the stock strut bar that comes with our Lancer is pretty capable of doing the job. I noticed a slight to moderate difference on the new bar i purchased.

    any questions feel free to ask.
     
  8. bras_33

    bras_33 Well-Known Member