Back to stock or PSS9?
03-20-2007, 04:36 AM
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Back to stock or PSS9?
For the past 2 yrs I have been using the stock suspension on my 05. I think the stock set up is hard to beat for a daily driven car given potholes and other inconsistencies in the road surface. Last week I swapped out the springs for H&Rs. I was looking for a mild drop so as not to upset the handling too far from stock and had a UK spec alignment done. The car feels stiffer with a bit less compliance over road irregularities and the feeling that it is now more prone to oversteer (something I don't like on a street driven car, track is different).
I was hoping to lower the car just a bit and maybe gain something in handling. As you can tell, I prefer the stock set up handling wise. I am near certain that I am either going back to stock versus get a set of PSS9s. I likely will track the car soon, but don't need to go overboard as the car will be mainly street driven. I'd like about a 1 inch drop, but the drop is not as important to me as the handling. Basically what I'm looking for is a 1 inch drop with near stock handling. Any suggestions or insights would be much appreciated. Thanks.
I was hoping to lower the car just a bit and maybe gain something in handling. As you can tell, I prefer the stock set up handling wise. I am near certain that I am either going back to stock versus get a set of PSS9s. I likely will track the car soon, but don't need to go overboard as the car will be mainly street driven. I'd like about a 1 inch drop, but the drop is not as important to me as the handling. Basically what I'm looking for is a 1 inch drop with near stock handling. Any suggestions or insights would be much appreciated. Thanks.
03-20-2007, 06:58 AM
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Have you tried the Eibach springs? From what I've read about them, they seem to be fairly close to stock with a 1 inch drop.
As far as the PSS9's, I have them and I love them. Of course, the ride is not as great as stock but the handling is comparable. On bad roads, I can feel all the irregularities, which sucks, but the s2000 is already a stiff ride. You can adjust the stiffness for street and track use. IMHO, it's worth the $$$ if you're going to go street and track.
KW's are a step up so I dont know how much you are looking to spend. Your budget is something to consdier.
Try finding someone in your local area with the PSS9's and ask for a ride.
As far as the PSS9's, I have them and I love them. Of course, the ride is not as great as stock but the handling is comparable. On bad roads, I can feel all the irregularities, which sucks, but the s2000 is already a stiff ride. You can adjust the stiffness for street and track use. IMHO, it's worth the $$$ if you're going to go street and track.
KW's are a step up so I dont know how much you are looking to spend. Your budget is something to consdier.
Try finding someone in your local area with the PSS9's and ask for a ride.
03-24-2007, 09:24 PM
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After a week driving with the H&Rs and UK alignment, I've changed my mind. I think the handling is definitely improved. It is more harsh over bumps, but otherwise it is better overall. I think somehow the car may have 'settled' a few days after the spring install.
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