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Ah, but a good answer Posted by sam96CS [Email] (#852) [Profile/Gallery] (more from sam96CS) on Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:18:48 In Reply to: Limits? Not a simple answer.... (long), Noel, Sun, 21 Dec 2008 15:57:35 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
My 96 CS has 143K on the original suspension. The handling is mushy, unresponsive and unsettled over rough roads. I'll be replacing worn bushings first, going with poly on the rear sway bar, end links and control arms, and with rubber on the front sway bars. Some of that will be money and effort wasted if I later buy SAS bars, but I need the hands-on suspension education. I'll also replace worn out steering bits and then get it aligned. Then the car will handle like a new CS, or slightly better.
I'll have to learn how the car handles with the stock 19 mm sway bars both handling body roll more effectively and keeping all four corners more firmly planted. If I want still more precision, then I'll install SAS bars before deciding whether the springs and shocks should be stiffer. It is helpful to know that the same firmer, more responsive setup that works great in ideal conditions also gives more control when conditions are poor. You explained why, and it makes sense.
My questions as you know weren't simple. Thanks for answering them so well!
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