Date: Mon, 19 May 2003 19:06:01 +0100 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: first performance tweaks?
'nuther Bob wrote: > I'll disagree that it's a boy racer trick. I will agree that a lot of > boy racer's (we call 'em "ricer's" in the states) do lower their cars, > and lower them way too much, just for appearance. However, a properly > fitted set of lowered springs, preferably with an increased but > progressive spring rate, both lowers the center of gravity *and* > stiffens the suspension - resulting in better handling at some limited > expense to the ride. A set of performance shocks that are stiff > enough to counteract the stiffer springs are also required. > > Manufacturers build cars for the masses. Those who want better > handling can often get it at a slight loss in ride comfort. While I broadly agree with you, I've yet to see this applied with any success to a C900. I'm a C900 nut - I make a point of driving every modded C900 I can, and have therefore driven a fair few with suspension mods. None of them, not one, had benefited from lowering. Better shocks, sure. Fresh BJs and track rod ends - definitely. New anti roll and steering rack bushes - yes. But not lowering. I think the reason C900s are a special case is because they don't have the appalling compromise of McP struts. They have proper suspension. -- Grunff