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Old 04-04-2009, 07:09 PM
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Sup guys,

I have a 07 s2k and did suspension work about a month a go. Here's what I got.

Lowered on Eibach springs and koni yellows.

I have the cusco II front lower brace and rear brace.

Here's my concern.

going into turns with steady throttle the car handles like its on rails. But when i'm in vtec and gas through the turns oversteer is a big problem.

Any way for me to cure this?

And i've been trolling for a couple months now and decided to join on in

any help appreciated

Thanks
Old 04-04-2009, 07:45 PM
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Yes but need more info..


Alignment specs, tire pressures, tire type and width.

Also what is your rebound on the Koni's set at? Turns out from full stiff..
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Originally Posted by macr88,Apr 4 2009, 07:45 PM
Yes but need more info..


Alignment specs, tire pressures, tire type and width.

Also what is your rebound on the Koni's set at? Turns out from full stiff..
Tire pressure is at 32psi cold.

Stock camber.

Stock wheels and stock tires.

and one full turn...so its in the middle on all four shocks
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Get an alignment and go from there..

Go to Auto Innovations tomorrow. 60 dollar special and they do a great job.
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Oversteer isn't a problem its the nature of a balanced rwd car, if you smash the gas while cornering the rearend is going to come out. I suggest going to many Autox's to get a good feel for the limits of the car.
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Originally Posted by vteeeec,Apr 4 2009, 07:09 PM
But when i'm in vtec and gas through the turns oversteer is a big problem.
punch the gas while turning, or rapidly induced accelration will tend to kick the rear out...

i would just say learn to control the oversteer, and steering/throtle control

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The back end isnt getting loose on me, I used to have a Mustang back in the day and I know when the rear comes loose. It just pulls more when I get on the gas a bit more. I guess I have to get used to my new set up. Thanks for all the input. Greatly appreciated
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I'm guessing no alignment after the work was done?
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Originally Posted by vteeeec,Apr 4 2009, 11:00 PM
The back end isnt getting loose on me, I used to have a Mustang back in the day and I know when the rear comes loose. It just pulls more when I get on the gas a bit more. I guess I have to get used to my new set up. Thanks for all the input. Greatly appreciated
Ic what you are trying to say. Alignment will help, only if you know which alignment settings you want. This will be a long trial and error quest. Altho i'm not exactly sure what result you are looking for, and how your driving style is, adding a slight negative camber in the front might be what you are looking for. What kind of setup are you looking for? What kind of handling are you "expecting"? this might be a better question.
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Originally Posted by macr88,Apr 4 2009, 09:39 PM
Get an alignment and go from there..

Go to Auto Innovations tomorrow. 60 dollar special and they do a great job.
check your alignment first
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