auto vs manual suspensions

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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 04:00 PM
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auto vs manual suspensions

What are the differences between the suspensions on the automatic transmission cars and the 6spd manuals?

I see there are heavier anti-sway bars. Are they interchangable? I have the auto - does anyone know if I can bolt on the heavier manual tranny bars?

Are there any differences in the shocks or springs?
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 04:06 PM
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Front springs (due to 5AT weight?), knuckles (brake mounts?), sway bars, recommended tire pressures. I think that's it as far as suspension. Bars should be interchangeable and an easy swap - just bars and bushings.
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 08:11 PM
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You need to be careful in that the 6MT swaybars are optimized for the LSD setup, which affects front to rear weight transfer during cornering. The 6MT & 5AT traction control systems likely have different calibrations as well. In other words, if you stuff your modified car into a ditch, Acura will not be liable. The different tire pressures between the models also affect understeer/oversteer characteristics.
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by pettydw
You need to be careful in that the 6MT swaybars are optimized for the LSD setup, which affects front to rear weight transfer during cornering. The 6MT & 5AT traction control systems likely have different calibrations as well. In other words, if you stuff your modified car into a ditch, Acura will not be liable. The different tire pressures between the models also affect understeer/oversteer characteristics.
How does the LSD affect front to rear weight transfer during cornering? How would the sway bars affect the traction control system?
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 08:53 PM
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I think the MT have the bigger brakes.
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