BAD Handling DC2 Integra Type R

[tinkerbell]

mate, your car will never handle well if you don't give a shit about basic principles.

ima out.

[teggzy]

mate, your car will never handle well if you don't give a shit about basic principles.

ima out.

The reason i posted up the thread is because i do care about my handling, i just didn't do my own research to the extent i should have and relied on some reputable shops around Sydney(not mentioning any names), which ended up in my car cornering the way it is, i'm not blaming anyone besides myself, thinking that spending big money on coilovers would magically make my car handle even better than what it was. Appreciate your input though, i'll be sure to have a better look at the link you put up later tonight.

Thanks for the help tinker, although you seem a little annoyed

[tinkerbell]

name the shop that told you to run 45PSI in your tyres at least.

[teggzy]

name the shop that told you to run 45PSI in your tyres at least.

That was me, i just looked at the highest PSI rating on the tyre(50PSI from memory) and then slowly put a little more in until i lost the side wall flex. I know it sounds stupid, but it was annoying me for a daily driver, the car just felt unresponsive, i would turn the wheel and the car would react a little after. i'll be sure to try around 35 psi straight after work.

[teggzy]

UPDATE: Just booked in an alignment with Garage 88, spoke to one of the mechanics, they said my toe is probably out from when i put the coil overs in.

Booked in for Wednesday, Stay tuned guys.

[RC_dc2]

UPDATE: Just booked in an alignment with Garage 88, spoke to one of the mechanics, they said my toe is probably out from when i put the coil overs in.

Booked in for Wednesday, Stay tuned guys.

Just get neutral front toe and toe in rear 1-2mm. Should improve the stability if that is your issue.

[teggzy]

Just get neutral front toe and toe in rear 1-2mm. Should improve the stability if that is your issue.

Thanks bro , i don't mind going through tyres a little quicker as long as the handling is back to spec

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[RC_dc2]

Thanks bro , i don't mind going through tyres a little quicker as long as the handling is back to spec

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No problems.

Those specs will actually improve tyre life. Having more toe will wear quicker.

You're going to have more negative camber from lowering but you won't be able to correct it unless you get adjustable upper arms. Will end up with inner shoulder wear and more tram lining from camber thrust.

[teggzy]

No problems.

Those specs will actually improve tyre life. Having more toe will wear quicker.

You're going to have more negative camber from lowering but you won't be able to correct it unless you get adjustable upper arms. Will end up with inner shoulder wear and more tram lining from camber thrust.

Are there any other suspension mods you could recommend? Certain brands? Sway bar thickness for the rear... hard race bushes? I just want to be an absolute weapon when I'm finished with it, i live about 10 minutes away from the eastern creek speedway, so I'm keen to get it out whenever i have a chance.

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[RC_dc2]

Are there any other suspension mods you could recommend? Certain brands? Sway bar thickness for the rear... hard race bushes? I just want to be an absolute weapon when I'm finished with it, i live about 10 minutes away from the eastern creek speedway, so I'm keen to get it out whenever i have a chance.

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Best idea would be to sort out your issues then adjust from a stable base.

You said you already have "oversteer" now, even though the mods you've done don't really suggest that. Increasing the rear ARB stiffness will only make that more prominent.

If your bushes are worn then replacing them will help. I've used energy suspension urethane, but others have noted that they wear out quicker and are noisier than stock. They really have to be lubed properly to last. Haven't used hard race so can't comment.

Personally, I would run lower spring rates in the first place and keep the stock front ARB. But since you've already spent the money just try to sort out what you have first. If needed after sorting out your alignment then you could try replacing springs to see if it is better, cheaper than buying new coilovers.

[tinkerbell]

You said you already have "oversteer" now, even though the mods you've done don't really suggest that.

did you read where he is running 45PSI in his tyres?

[RC_dc2]

did you read where he is running 45PSI in his tyres?

Yep, commented on that earlier in the post and OP said he would drop to 35psi. At least that is the quickest and cheapest problem to fix.

I still don't get the whiteline 24mm front ARB? Can't find much info on it. Don't know why you would swap a stock 24mm for an aftermarket one, then couple with much higher front spring rate compared to rear. Need to avoid whatever shop recommended that.

[teggzy]

Yep, commented on that earlier in the post and OP said he would drop to 35psi. At least that is the quickest and cheapest problem to fix.

I still don't get the whiteline 24mm front ARB? Can't find much info on it. Don't know why you would swap a stock 24mm for an aftermarket one, then couple with much higher front spring rate compared to rear. Need to avoid whatever shop recommended that.

Just been told at WTAC by a few of the guys here to put my tyres pressure to 50psi, to relieve side wall flex, im not sure why tinker keeps going on about the tyre pressure being too high... 😐

[teggzy]

Best idea would be to sort out your issues then adjust from a stable base.

You said you already have "oversteer" now, even though the mods you've done don't really suggest that. Increasing the rear ARB stiffness will only make that more prominent.

If your bushes are worn then replacing them will help. I've used energy suspension urethane, but others have noted that they wear out quicker and are noisier than stock. They really have to be lubed properly to last. Haven't used hard race so can't comment.

Personally, I would run lower spring rates in the first place and keep the stock front ARB. But since you've already spent the money just try to sort out what you have first. If needed after sorting out your alignment then you could try replacing springs to see if it is better, cheaper than buying new coilovers.

Thanks mate

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[RC_dc2]

Just been told at WTAC by a few of the guys here to put my tyres pressure to 50psi, to relieve side wall flex, im not sure why tinker keeps going on about the tyre pressure being too high... [emoji52]

Maybe on the track for high speed stability when using street tyres, on the street that would just be ridiculous.

I still wouldn't put 50psi cold anyway.