I did a search and didn't really find any definant answers. The rear end on my s2000 seems a little loose, and from what i've read they all seem to be this way. I was wondering what suspension mods can help without making the ride stiffer. I was especially interested in the front x-brace, bigger anti-roll bars, and upper strut bars. Are these pieces worth the money? Thanks!

 

Get an alignment and new tires first and see if it helps.

 

you want a Comptech Front Sway bar...(so do I)

 

Get some lightweight- titanium lugnuts on the rears. Does wonders.

 

HondaS2K8888 will be selling his Comptech front sway if you want to buy it. Best suspension mod IMO.

 

If you really did a search then you should have found a definite answer: driving lessons.

 

REVHI is absolutely right. Start with checking the alignment

I've had my S since 2002 and two times I've noticed the back end getting progressively less planted. Each time a good alignment cleared it right up. I've never had another car that is more sensitive to alignment. Both times the variance was VERY minor, but truing it up made a massive difference.

 

the car always feels best with fresh rubber and everything straight.

As for little modifications here's what I have and my opinions:

X-Brace: Helps a little on bumpy roads, made the car want to hop in every groove on the interstate, no big change in handling.

3-Piece Chasis bars: Bling.......but I guess the car felt a tad more stiff (this was the last mod I put on and already had a few other things + brand new tires at the time).

Shock/Spring/Coilovers: Huge plus - if paired correctly (on the Spring/Shock) side. Lowering the car helps to keep the feeling* of body roll down (whether or not it technically changes that much......???) which made me feel more in control in turns.

Front Sway Bar: I immediately felt a nice difference with this - aside from Suspension Systems, this has definitely been a very nice improvement for me. It added so much to my feeling* of control while in turns.



*I starred "feeling" because I have no technical data to back up what I've posted - this is solely based on my opinion/experience. I also do not feel like getting into an Internet debate with some technical geek.