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Re: To sway or not to sway?	Wed, 15 May 2002 13:59

Hi guys, Sorry I haven't replied earlier - ISP problems. Ok, I've taken in all you've had to say so far, and I'd like to clear up a few points... 1) The suspension system (I believe) is a Macpherson strut with trailing arm, but I can't confirm that, because I have nothing to confirm it. 2) The suspension system isn't making the noises - the rear door's guides is the culprit. The only way I can alleviate this problem to this point is with dry-lube or WD-40. This car's destiny (for my use) is to be a show car that will be driven, not left to sit in a showroom. Therefore it's to look at it's best most of the time, that includes whatever I put on it (be it swaybars or strut tower bars). It's intended use was never to go off-road, so to speak, nor be taken around a racetrack (although one lap couldn't hurt, I suppose. ) It will have an AVO Turbo kit added, so it will have it's use for quarter-mile drags as well. This is where the suspension system comes into play. I figured the less roll it had and the lower I could have it (with a stiffer suspension setup), the better it would handle with minimal roll and also minimal body twist (which was my primary objective). I don't mind the fact that once the chassis is stiffer that when it drives over uneven ground it will be harder on the rest of the car too - the whole point is to not take it over uneven ground in the first place. Bumps and pot-holes won't be that much of a problem, but speed humps might be, so in that regard I'll have to take more care. Essentially all I want to do is make the car handle better with minimal twisting in the chassis. No, I don't want to install a roll-cage, as that WOULD be overkill. I just want a stiffer, more solid ride that handles turns better, etc. Lower suspension has done this to a point so far, and I'm looking to enhance this. From here I'm looking for a setup solution so I know what to implement and how. Any suggestions... [Report message to a moderator]

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