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We just installed some Tein ss coilovers and a Neuspeed strutbar on my 01 and I'll just say that it was the best money I have ever spent on my car. I went from 4 blown shocks on a 2001 lx (which is known to have crappy suspension from factory) to this setup so you can imagine how much of a difference there is and how happy I am at the moment . I have also bought a progress rear sway bar which I'll be installing after the winter is over, thats also gonna be a huge difference in handling since my car doesn't have a factory rear sway bar. Now I'm just waiting for a good dry day to push it to the limit on some nice roads. Next step after installing the progress kit will be some good wheels and tires and I'll be all set to kick some *** on spring/summer track days !!!



what wheels and tires do u guys recommend which will be good for daily summer driving and once a month track racing? or will I be better off having two different sets, one for track days and one for daily driving? I already have a set of winter wheels.

What is the best camber kit out there for our cars? My buddy recomended getting camber plates instead of bolts for front. Which company makes camber plates for our cars? I've heard that rusting is an issue with the SPC kit so I'm worried about buying it since we get bad winters over here.

I have the coilovers set to the highest level untill the winter is over, what should I set the dampers at for this height?


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SPC makes the best kit for the money. Just remember to use some lube on the arms so they don't rust. Hotchkis makes the best rear camber kit but it will set you back $200. As for the front, You can get tein's camber plates or crash bolts. Camber plates allow more adjustability.

There is no right or wrong for the dampers. Just set them for how you like the ride. End of story. Unless you plan on getting the car aligned everytime you change the height, I suggest setting it and leaving it. If you need to change it, then make sure you have the car even before you get it aligned.

Tires and wheels I don't know **** about.

 
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not anymore they don't. but it was worth the 220.

The tein camber plates need new mounting hardware to fit.
Hotchkis made camber plates, once again, no longer.... if you can find em, buy em.
I hate camber bolts, especially for track use. They move, a lot, and in a hurry.
Play with the dampers until it feels right. Everyone's different. My Konis are at 1/2 a turn from soft in the front and 1/4 turn from soft in the back.

I'm a big advocate of separate track wheels. A nail in a tire is death to a track tire, so avoid driving on the road with them.
As a track noob, I hereby ban you from R-compounds.
Once a month track duty though (thats quite a lot)..... go buy some 15x7s and some Azenis 615s or Kumho MXs (I preferred the MXs on a real track cuz they can be run a lot hotter before they give out) and go. Just plan on new tires every summer and keep somewhere around $2000 sitting in reserve for emergency repairs... nothing breaks the car faster than an hour on the track. My repair tag last year from track days was pushing $1700 (2 sets of front brakes, a set of shoes, a rear disc conversion, an oil cooler and the ITR brake conversion to solve the overheating brake problem)
Alternatively you can do what I did (if the climate allows it).... All seasons and track wheels. 2 sets of wheels, I just drive on all seasons on the road cuz they last so long, I can leave my alignment alone and not worry about eating tire too badly. I'm going on 2 years now with these tires, so the theory is working. But if you need snows, then use them.

 
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nice how much did u pick up the tein ss for?

 
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I'd agree with the Hotchkis, buy them if you can find them.
The SPC's are # 2 in my book.

Robclark and boilermaker1 are the know

 
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$1200CDN compared to $2000 from the vendors here.

Thanks for info about wheels Boilermaker. I didn't know 15X7 would be an ideal size for track!! Which companies makes good light wheels in that size?

 
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rota's are great knock offs

 
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good light wheels? SSR comps

 
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What would be a good size? I'm thinking 205/45/R16 ??