Upgrading Suspension Components.

[Jpump]

Looks like Steeda is currently having a sale. I was going to wait until the end of September to order parts, but the sale is probably going to get me to buy earlier. I've had a set of springs sitting on the corner of my room since March and I was going to wait to put them on until I could get some other supporting parts and do it all at once.

Currently on the stock PP1 wheels and tires. They will be changed to something wider whenever my fronts wear down more(SVE R355 19x10/19x11). Future plans for my car include a supercharger(ESS G3X), OPG and crank sprocket, headers, upgraded clutch and an MGW X-Spec shifter, which will hopefully be some time next fall. Below is the list of parts I'm planning on installing or have already installed.

Steeda Pro Active Non-Adjustable Shocks and Struts
Steeda Sport Progressive Lowering Springs
Steeda Stop the Hop Handling Enthusiast Kit(Subframe Braces, Subframe Alignment Inserts, Subframe Bushing Support, Differential Bushing Inserts)
Steeda Extreme G-Trac Brace
Steeda Camber Plates
Steeda Vertical Links with Polyurethane Bushings**INSTALLED**

Should I do anything else like Camber Arms or Toe Links, or would that be overkill for a daily that will probably never see a track?

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[NGOT8R]

Adjustable camber arms and toe links are a good idea no matter what. They will allow for a more precise alignment.

If you’re going to install new shocks and struts, I suggest going with the adjustable versions In case your goals change with the car, you’ll already be set up for whatever.

 

[JustSomeGuy]

What you already have is overkill for a daily, but a five litre RWD is overkill too… that’s what these cars are all about IMO.

That being said;
Sway bar and end links… they make a piece of rubber that goes in the transmission mount for like $40 that I installed and love, definitely worth it.

https://www.steeda.com/steeda-mt-82-transmission-mount-bushing-insert-2011-2015-555-4037.html

 

[Jpump]

Adjustable camber arms and toe links are a good idea no matter what. They will allow for a more precise alignment.

If you’re going to install new shocks and struts, I suggest going with the adjustable versions In case your goals change with the car, you’l l already be set up for whatever.

I don't really have an interest in road racing. I may go to the drag strip, but it won't be often. Maybe once or twice a year, if that. I might as well just spend the extra $200 and get the adjustable ones and the billet shock mounts just for extra security.

 

[Jpump]

What you already have is overkill for a daily, but a five litre RWD is overkill too… that’s what these cars are all about IMO.

That being said;
Sway bar and end links… they make a piece of rubber that goes in the transmission mount for like $40 that I installed and love, definitely worth it.

https://www.steeda.com/steeda-mt-82-transmission-mount-bushing-insert-2011-2015-555-4037.html

I already have the Steeda Transmission Bushing Insert and their Shifter Base Bracket. I added those about a month or two ago.

 

[SBR70.3]

Since you are lowered, I would highly recommend the Steeda front lateral and tension links.

With your setup, it is a shame you don't track it!

 

[Jpump]

Since you are lowered, I would highly recommend the Steeda front lateral and tension links.

With your setup, it is a shame you don't track it!

I'm not lowered yet. I'm ordering all this stuff so I can finally make use of the springs sitting in the corner of my room since March. I didn't want to pay for 3 different alignments and wanted to get it all done at once. I may go to a track one day, but it probably won't be anytime soon.

 

[shogun32]

MGW X-Spec shifter, which will hopefully be some time next fall

do that now and reap the benefits. Fixing the shifter/bushings should have been one of your earliest mods.

Steeda Pro Active Non-Adjustable Shocks and Struts

IMO don't bother. If you're gonna go non-adjustable, just go with Bilstein
Otherwise get adjustable suspension at least for the front.

Steeda Stop the Hop Handling Enthusiast Kit(... Differential Bushing Inserts)

get the Whiteline Diff inserts instead. But if you really are gonna go FI, get the Steeda thru-bolt kit.

 

[Jpump]

Ordered the following:

Steeda Pro Action Adjustable Shocks and Struts
Steeda Billet Rear Shock Mounts
Steeda Camber Plates
Steeda Adjustable Toe Links
Steeda Adjustable Camber Arms
Steeda Stop the Hop Handling Enthusiast Kit
Steeda Extreme G-Trac Brace(ordered this and the 2 items below it this morning)
Steeda Sound Tube Delete
Steeda Trunk Pop Struts

 

[shogun32]

oh, with those progressive springs you'll want the roll-center kit with the high-position front lateral arms, and bump steer kit

 

[NGOT8R]

Ordered the following:

Steeda Pro Action Adjustable Shocks and Struts
Steeda Billet Rear Shock Mounts
Steeda Camber Plates
Steeda Adjustable Rear Toe Links
Steeda Adjustable Camber Arms
Steeda Stop the Hop Handling Enthusiast Kit
Steeda Extreme G-Trac Brace(ordered this and the 2 items below it this morning)
Steeda Sound Tube Delete
Steeda Trunk Pop Struts

Great move! You’ll certainly benefit from all of those parts.

 

[JustSomeGuy]

I already have the Steeda Transmission Bushing Insert and their Shifter Base Bracket. I added those about a month or two ago.

Sway bars and especially end links will be the weak point in your suspension setup with everything you said.

Thoughts on a short throw? I have the Steeda Tri-Ax, I don’t know if what I feel is disappointment in it or just that the Getrag sucks… I will likely get an MGW when I put a tremec in my car.

 

[tj@steeda]

Great choice, Jeremy - if you need any install support or additional questions, please feel free to give me a shout at tim @ steeda

Have a great night!

TJ

 

[TRDFurgesson]

Since you are lowered, I would highly recommend the Steeda front lateral and tension links.

With your setup, it is a shame you don't track it!

Yes, definitely do not take it to a track because you’ll get hooked. Do not take it to a track. My suspension is Steeda everything:

 

[beefcake]

Looks like Steeda is currently having a sale. I was going to wait until the end of September to order parts, but the sale is probably going to get me to buy earlier. I've had a set of springs sitting on the corner of my room since March and I was going to wait to put them on until I could get some other supporting parts and do it all at once.

Currently on the stock PP1 wheels and tires. They will be changed to something wider whenever my fronts wear down more(SVE R355 19x10/19x11). Future plans for my car include a supercharger(ESS G3X), OPG and crank sprocket, headers, upgraded clutch and an MGW X-Spec shifter, which will hopefully be some time next fall. Below is the list of parts I'm planning on installing or have already installed.

Steeda Pro Active Non-Adjustable Shocks and Struts
Steeda Sport Progressive Lowering Springs
Steeda Stop the Hop Handling Enthusiast Kit(Subframe Braces, Subframe Alignment Inserts, Subframe Bushing Support, Differential Bushing Inserts)
Steeda Extreme G-Trac Brace
Steeda Camber Plates
Steeda Vertical Links with Polyurethane Bushings**INSTALLED**

Should I do anything else like Camber Arms or Toe Links, or would that be overkill for a daily that will probably never see a track?

That is a great setup to start with.

Steeda makes some amazing parts,

Feel free to message and we can help dial you in!

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