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Old 01-03-2014, 06:48 AM
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I want to use my rs turbo for track days and road use, any ideas on specification i should have, ie engine, gearbox, clutch and suspension, all ideas welcome please.

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sort the brakes & suspension first before you spunk all your money on making it go fast - thats my advice

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any sugestions on what suspension to fit
Old 01-03-2014, 06:46 PM
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Konis cheaper option but gaz if can afford them.
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might have my bilstein coilover up for grabs soon
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Brakes, it seems st150 or st170 fronts with standard rears seem to be popular depending upon wheel size.
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Originally Posted by LHD220Turbo
sort the brakes & suspension first before you spunk all your money on making it go fast - thats my advice

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Nice safety devices roll cage good tyres brake set up
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ok, if i start with suspension, i currently have spax adjustables which are old and 20mm shorter springs which for road use seem ok, my choices are then to replace the shocks with a new set koni or gaz or change to coilovers.
with coilovers i can get the height exactly how i want it but are there any disadvantages of changing to coilovers.
do i need to strengthen the mounting points

steve
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