Suspension to make CS not float
3/9/13, 02:19 PM
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Wanted to get the opinion of people. I want my GT to not float so much in the corners. I don't want to lower the car though.
What mods would help this? Open to all suggestions other than lowering the car.
This is my DD in the north east. So it's a year round, used in snow car.
What mods would help this? Open to all suggestions other than lowering the car.
This is my DD in the north east. So it's a year round, used in snow car.
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3/9/13, 02:55 PM
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Wanted to get the opinion of people. I want my GT to not float so much in the corners. I don't want to lower the car though.
What mods would help this? Open to all suggestions other than lowering the car.
This is my DD in the north east. So it's a year round, used in snow car.
What mods would help this? Open to all suggestions other than lowering the car.
This is my DD in the north east. So it's a year round, used in snow car.
3/9/13, 03:30 PM
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3/9/13, 04:27 PM
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I'd call Sam Strano. He'll quiz you for what you're after - better damping or less body roll, etc. - and give good advice.
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3/9/13, 06:51 PM
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You might be surprised by what the 55D rear springs will do for a non Brembo DD car. It firms up the roll factor along with getting rid of the rear squat under acceleration. It's a cheap and easy mod to do and will cure your ills.
3/9/13, 06:56 PM
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Why are you averse to lowering? The only reason I ask is that most of the springs out there that are stiffer also lower the car. I just popped the FRPP P springs on and it lowered my car maybe .75" since I believe the Bosses are already lower. It is still drive-able since it is my DD, but it is much stiffer, has reduced some of the brake dive and body roll.
3/9/13, 08:20 PM
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Why are you averse to lowering? The only reason I ask is that most of the springs out there that are stiffer also lower the car. I just popped the FRPP P springs on and it lowered my car maybe .75" since I believe the Bosses are already lower. It is still drive-able since it is my DD, but it is much stiffer, has reduced some of the brake dive and body roll.
3/9/13, 08:27 PM
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3/9/13, 08:41 PM
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I just tracked my CS a few weeks ago at the new COTA track here in Austin. I agree with you on the "floaty" ride. My immediate plan of action includes new wheels/tires and Steeda/Koni Sport replacement dampers and springs. Hypermotive has them on sale right now for $635 I believe. (sans springs and strut mounts)
This will firm up the suspension just enough to not be so soft. The CS is pretty soft in comparison to the other Bosses and a Laguna Seca I rode in that day.
After that I think sway bars would be the next mod.
If you don't want to lower too much I can only assume that the OEM Boss springs might be a good choice?
This will firm up the suspension just enough to not be so soft. The CS is pretty soft in comparison to the other Bosses and a Laguna Seca I rode in that day.
After that I think sway bars would be the next mod.
If you don't want to lower too much I can only assume that the OEM Boss springs might be a good choice?
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3/9/13, 09:07 PM
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My advice based on what the OP wants is to upgrade his struts/shocks and swaybars. Personally I went with Koni struts/shocks and Eibach swaybars and have been happy with them.
3/10/13, 02:58 PM
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I'd call Sam Strano. He'll quiz you for what you're after - better damping or less body roll, etc. - and give good advice.
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He is great to deal with and I love my set up on my 2012 C/S.
3/10/13, 07:55 PM
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I don't think struts would fix the floating as much as springs would, I would see if someone makes a stiffer spring that doesn't lower the car. Maybe try the Boss springs for starters since the drop may be negligible.
3/11/13, 09:58 AM
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Agree with Brandon. Struts are not going to control body roll as much as springs or a sway bar. I would upgrade sway bars first. They are cheap and easy to install and wont change the ride height.
3/11/13, 11:20 AM
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How bad are these roads your on? I only ask because eventually you will want to change the springs, after changing my springs to the FRPP P springs I had hit bumps and pot holes pretty fast and haven't even hit the jounce bumpers.
3/11/13, 07:02 PM
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This is true. However lowering the COG with a little bit of spring isn't such a bad idea too.