Couple suspension quesitons

[Ender2664]

SFC-1)Alot of debate about these, alot of people say that these don't do anything, alot say they make a big difference, and most that i have talked to say that the biggest difference is if you have them or not, not what kind they are. So i am going to buy some nice cheap 2 points, so that i don't waist weight or cash on 3 points that i don't need...tell me what you think. 2) what is the difference performance wise between the boxed and tubular SFC's or any performance suspension mod for that matter?
LCA's- 1)Alot of people seem to love this mod, however isn't it just to elimate wheel hop? Cause i don't have any wheel hop, and i only plan on a couple small more mods, then ZEX which i won't spray off the line. So if that is true i don't see the purpose in getting them. Please correct me if i am wrong. And then tell me a little about adjustable vs non adjustable.
STB- 1) Doesn't matter what kind, just put it on and get a good deal. Accurate statement?
Sways- 1) I have a 32mm in the frount and a stock in the rear, upgrade the rear? I was thinking about doing the 17 but i am told even that might not be to wise of an idea. Thoughts? I know most say that 19 is way overshooting, but what about just a 17mm?
Tunnel Brace- 1)BMR sales one and i haven't heard much about it, so i figure it is pretty much usless, but tell me if i am wrong.
Well that is about it. If you want to include more things than what i asked feel free, like i was told not to buy stuff chrome moly, cause it is weaker, and if i want it to look "pretty" just to get it in silver. Little bits of info like that are very important.
Thanks.

[V6Bob]

"what is the difference performance wise between the boxed and tubular SFC's"

Nobody's tested them back to back so who knows? Lotsa people like to guess, but how valuable is that info?

"like i was told not to buy stuff chrome moly, cause it is weaker"

Actually, if the metal is the same size and has been properly heat treated after wekding, chrome-moly is stronger. Since the inexpensove aftermarket guys who use chrome-moly generally use thinner metal and don't heat treat after welding, you might be right.

[Ender2664]

So why would i use tubular instead of boxed? Come on bob can't you answer the rest of the questions in there, you are pracitically the suspension king, there are like 8 or so questions in there and you on tackled 2...hit um up when you get a chance.

[easyc4]

Tunnel Brace - for the most part its pointless, maybe saves you a few pounds, and gives you more room... unless your a v8 theres probably no need for the extra structural integrity it gives.

Sways - 1le swaybars are my favorite, not overdoing it, and not underdoing it [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Sways - Some say that the 3 points are better, personally sice i ahve a v8 i dont like them b/c they get in my way when under the hood, but it does add jsut a little more integrity and wont show you any gains or feel any gains.

Lca's - Definately a mod you should do. Cheap and well worth it. You may feel it or you may not, but trust me, in the rain and snow it makes one hell of a difference.

SFC - I personally went with the box style b/c tubing can be bent, but have you ever seen a thick *** box style bend? I ahvne't, not that i saw a tubular one bent, but i'm jsut saying its easier to bend tubing than boxed tubing. I also went with the weld in ones. Its easier to do teh bolt ins, but this way you dont ahve to check your bolts ever [img]tongue.gif[/img] .


As for anything adjustable, unless your lowering your car its not really necessary unless your car is lowered, in which case, that 1le panhard bar you jsut bought would be useless (not useless but it would be wise to get an adj. one). They are jsut used to recenter the rearend in a lowered car.

[Ender2664]

Do LCA's do anything except for help traction, is there any handeling advantage? I live in Socal, i am not worried about snow and rain.

[V6Bob]

"So why would i use tubular instead of boxed?"

I don't know. As a general thing, proper installation (car up on wheels, experienced installer) is more important than what sfcs you get. Metal thickness and sfc design matters more than whether the tubes are round or square.

"Come on bob can't you answer the rest of the questions in there, "

I try to stick to what I'm reasonably sure of. I don't tell people how to mod their cars (I'm not good enough or expert enough to do that), I try to warn people about stuff I believe is harmful or bad information.

In that vein, LCAs with poly bushings at both ends will hurt cornering. The LCAs need to twist a little when your car goes around corners and rolls, or they'll bind up.