MitchD Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Hi All, with regards to braces and increasing the cars rigidity and handling what braces have you installed and have you noticed much difference? i was also looking at getting an anit lift kit and maybe poly bushing the other push on the lower arm whilst its off? at present i have the below Front upper strut bracerear strut bracec piller braceadjustable pan hard rod thanks mitch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 The Best Handling Mods you can do on an EP: Coilover SuspensionLimited Slip DifferentialRear Anti-Roll Bar In THAT Order. In terms of bracing. THe front lower arfm bar is ment to be the best one. Issue is, our cars need/have huge exhausts. and clearances can be an issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MitchD Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Cheers socks, i already have BC coilovers so im ok in that front! possibly going to look at a LSD over the winter while the car is off the road as too be honest it does spin quite alot when trying to launch! Rear anti roll bar i take it that when fitting this you have to do some drilling etc as there is no factory one fitted? thanks Mitch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aleximport25 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 someone correct me if im wrong but im sure the the RARB attaches with the use of u style clamps similar to exhaust clamps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Biggest difference I've noticed so far is good tyres with rock solid side walls. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 someone correct me if im wrong but im sure the the RARB attaches with the use of u style clamps similar to exhaust clamps I believe it attaches to the rear beam using clamps, but will need to be either welded or drilled & bolted to the chassis also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 As socks said.Coils and lsd for me we the best/most noticable.Good tyres are a must.RARB is personal preference. I didnt notice mine that much but others swear by it. FARB I prefer the stock bar with poly bushed D bushes and drop links. I have tried a 24mm whiteline one and i found on the road i was getting more understeer so took it off and put the stock one back on. The other thing is GEO getting it all setup is also a crucial part, no point having all these bits if none of its been correctly aligned. Also if theyve not been done in a while new ball joints and track rods to tighten up the steering Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aleximport25 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 What's people's opinion on anti lift kits ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I remember it making the turn in more direct but other that than cant say much as it was so long ago i fitted mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aleximport25 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Haha fair doos mate. I need to source two replacement d2s for the rear then get the alignment done and better brakes then it's time to up the ponies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Adjustable RARB set to the stiffest setting was a great handling mod on my old GT, took that loose feel away from the back end.It used to step out cheeky bit of lift-off oversteer Depends how much of a hooligan you are i suppose haha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gorganl2000 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 i think the members have given you some great advice front strut brace - oem will do rear strut brace---just about any will do, but if you can find a 3 point one then get it rear ARB---i have the ultra racing RARB, works quite fine and no drilling/welding required...i think whiteline requires drilling/welding....really helps with making the back of the car feel more sure front lower arm bar --- i had this on before, felt a bit more sturdy at the front end, but i took it off as it was catching like speed humps and stuff....but would probably be great on a track good tires and suspension--- any decent adjustable coilovers (dont' go overly hard if its a street car) and as the guy above said, a firm tire-wall to help improve the steering feel and handling the LSD is not bracing, but will make a noticeable difference as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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