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tighten that ride...
Ok as some of you might know, my whip's in the shop getting a nasty parking lot mess up fixed...
on to the question, once I get my baby back I'm thinking of upgrading her handling prowess... What type of mods am I looking at and how much for parts and labor?
Right now from what I understand, I'm looking at sway bars, springs... what about roll bars?
I'm lookin to make my baby take corners at 50-60 with no problem.... but not to the point that I can't drive on a city street without loosing a tooth... basically I feel the turns are a bit too loose and there is a bit too much body roll...
thanks in advance...
ps. I know how good I got it, with this saturn L200, talk about not being able to corner.... July 8th I get my baby back....
on to the question, once I get my baby back I'm thinking of upgrading her handling prowess... What type of mods am I looking at and how much for parts and labor?
Right now from what I understand, I'm looking at sway bars, springs... what about roll bars?
I'm lookin to make my baby take corners at 50-60 with no problem.... but not to the point that I can't drive on a city street without loosing a tooth... basically I feel the turns are a bit too loose and there is a bit too much body roll...
thanks in advance...
ps. I know how good I got it, with this saturn L200, talk about not being able to corner.... July 8th I get my baby back....
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sways and anti roll bars are the same thing -
- comptech 300
- neuspeed 300
- install varies (100-255) or free if you DIY
springs
- comptech - 300
- H&R's - 170
- install about 200 (lower if u can find it)
Strut bar
- neuspeed - 120
- comptech - 300
- self install -- its really really easy
Tires
- your pick
Then you have lower tie bars... btw, does anyone know of any rear tie bars that go through the trunk? (i know stillen makes some for the maxima but not sure if there is anything close to that for the TL)
- comptech 300
- neuspeed 300
- install varies (100-255) or free if you DIY
springs
- comptech - 300
- H&R's - 170
- install about 200 (lower if u can find it)
Strut bar
- neuspeed - 120
- comptech - 300
- self install -- its really really easy
Tires
- your pick
Then you have lower tie bars... btw, does anyone know of any rear tie bars that go through the trunk? (i know stillen makes some for the maxima but not sure if there is anything close to that for the TL)
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Originally posted by Eternal TL2k3
Then you have lower tie bars... btw, does anyone know of any rear tie bars that go through the trunk? (i know stillen makes some for the maxima but not sure if there is anything close to that for the TL)
Then you have lower tie bars... btw, does anyone know of any rear tie bars that go through the trunk? (i know stillen makes some for the maxima but not sure if there is anything close to that for the TL)
Nope. There is a lower tie bar, but not an upper for the rear.
You could also get stiffer shocks and POLYURETHANE mounts, bumps, bushings instead of rubber. You will know what I'm talking about when you buy comptech sway bars...the rears come with POLYURETHANE bushings (red) but the front uses the OEM rubber.....gooo idea to replaced them too.
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are the lower tie bars effective?...like would they help as much as a strut bar...also...woud all these mods be pointless if i dont upgrade my tires?
are the lower tie bars effective?...like would they help as much as a strut bar...also...woud all these mods be pointless if i dont upgrade my tires?
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thanks a bunch guys, one more question, what are strut bars? thanks, anyone have pics of installation, viewing the gallery, there don't seem to be many pics of car with mods being installed.... thanks again.
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Go with the sways first, they are the cheapest mod that will make the biggest handling difference with practically no ride penalty; do a search, and see for yourself; havent heard a single regret ever.
Dont waste your money on an upper strut tie bar, you have one stock, and I would only do it last, once you have everything else done suspension wise.
Dont waste your money on an upper strut tie bar, you have one stock, and I would only do it last, once you have everything else done suspension wise.
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thanks a bunch guys, one more question, what are strut bars? thanks, anyone have pics of installation, viewing the gallery, there don't seem to be many pics of car with mods being installed.... thanks again.
thanks a bunch guys, one more question, what are strut bars? thanks, anyone have pics of installation, viewing the gallery, there don't seem to be many pics of car with mods being installed.... thanks again.
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