I have to agree with Cliff, I have driven many cars with all kinds of
modifications and for daily drivers with occasional sports use, the factory
setup is a good compromise between handling, ride and performance, but it is
a compromise. I have driven a couple that stuck to the road like glue but I
would not want to drive for more than half an hour, others that handled great
but you had to avoid any speed bumps. Decide what you are going to use the
car for before making a bunch of modifications.
Regards,
Peter S.
Charlotte NC
In a message dated 7/4/99 4:55:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
cliff@randell24.freeserve.co.uk writes:
> So I threw away the rear lowering blocks (they ruined my rear springs after
> 50
> miles anyway), fitted telescopics and 1500 springs to the rear (firm with
> good
> control - they don't move when you don't want them to), and got the
> Frontline
> kit for the front - NO lowering.
>
> The end result is reasonable road clearance, tight responsive handling and
> it
> all lasts - rear springs and dampers over six years, Frontline kit over two
> years so far. The car is an outright winner of rallies and autotests too.
>
> Cliff
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