DC2 VTI-R Overhaul

[shebangs]

Can anyone comment, or fill in the blanks from the below proposed DC2 Overhaul?

Coilover: Tein Flex
Front Swaybar: ?
Rear Swaybar: 24mm Whiteline
Front Strut: ?
Rear Strut: ?

Anything else I could possibly look at? Do I have to reinforce the subframe after installing the heavy duty Swaybars?

What about Bushes?

Currently suspension is stock.

Thanks,
Matt

[Q_ball]

Why did you post this in the Audio section?

[GOODAN]

Definitely do some research. There are heaps of posts about this. I can give you a quick heads up though

I have Tein Super Street with DC2R LCAs and had major problems fitting the Whiteline rear swaybar. The bar constantly was rubbing against the LCAs (and no it wasn't installed upside down). In the end I brought my car into Fulcrum and they too couldn't work it out so I ended up getting my money back.

So now I've got DC2R rear swaybar but waiting to get a subframe reinforcement kit otherwise u will suffer subframe tear out. Possible options to choose for this are the Beaks kit or the ASR brace. Check the Ozhonda traders.

There is no real need to upgrade the front sway bar as it is good enough stock. Good luck...

[bennjamin]

IMO

Front Swaybar: LEAVE STOCK

Front Strut: NO NEED
Rear Strut: NO NEED

Anything else I could possibly look at? Do I have to reinforce the subframe after installing the heavy duty Swaybars?

The whiteline kit you speak of , includes reinforcement to suit.
Currently tho , whiteline is redesigning their kits for better reinforcement so hang in there.
IMO , the biggest handling difference you will get is from upgrading the rear swaybar. Next , would be a FRONT CASTOR KIT. This is a great hidden mod that increases turn in / reduces understeer and increases overall feel of the car.
Dont forget , once its all installed to get a decent alignment ! And decent tyres too

[T-onedc2]

I have ITR suspension, with ITR lca's and JDM 23mm rear sway bar + Beaks subframe reinforcement kit.
As Bennjamin said a front castor kit is a great idea, yet to get one myself tho.
Feel free to pm me any q's.

[shebangs]

I have Tein Super Street with DC2R LCAs and had major problems fitting the Whiteline rear swaybar. The bar constantly was rubbing against the LCAs (and no it wasn't installed upside down). In the end I brought my car into Fulcrum and they too couldn't work it out so I ended up getting my money back.

Do Flex have the same problem?

The whiteline kit you speak of , includes reinforcement to suit.
Currently tho , whiteline is redesigning their kits for better reinforcement so hang in there.
IMO , the biggest handling difference you will get is from upgrading the rear swaybar. Next , would be a FRONT CASTOR KIT. This is a great hidden mod that increases turn in / reduces understeer and increases overall feel of the car.
Dont forget , once its all installed to get a decent alignment ! And decent tyres too

What's the ETA on this? By reinforcement, I remember reading numerous threads on peoples subframes from tearing from using the Whiteline heavy Duty swaybar kit?
Coilovers + LCA
Rear Swaybar
and the Front Castor?

That's fine by me, saves me money. I could always blow some cash later down the track on Cusco Front/Rear Struts etc if I wanted, but yeah thanks, as you said definately not bang for buck.

I'm still a little curious if Flex will be too hard, even at the softest settings for when the GF is in the car or Driving to work.

[shebangs]

I have ITR suspension, with ITR lca's and JDM 23mm rear sway bar + Beaks subframe reinforcement kit.
As Bennjamin said a front castor kit is a great idea, yet to get one myself tho.
Feel free to pm me any q's.

So you just upgraded to ITR Springs/Shocks? May I ask why didn't you go one above and get decent Coilovers + LCA? It wouldn't be that much more would it?

[ACTI0NMAN-1]

IMO



The whiteline kit you speak of , includes reinforcement to suit.
Currently tho , whiteline is redesigning their kits for better reinforcement so hang in there.
IMO , the biggest handling difference you will get is from upgrading the rear swaybar. Next , would be a FRONT CASTOR KIT. This is a great hidden mod that increases turn in / reduces understeer and increases overall feel of the car.
Dont forget , once its all installed to get a decent alignment ! And decent tyres too

speaking of whiteline, is there a trader on here that still does them because i searched and couldnt find the thread. maybe i'm not using the corredct key words,

[bennjamin]

pm ëuro69 - he deals with them

[ginganggooly]

I had the castor kit (effectively some longer bolts and a few washers to push the LCA forward) on from some time. It caused a good amount of rubbing, creaks and groans from the front end, and required constant monitoring of the LCA bolts.

Yes it does feel good, but not worth the hassle IMO.
I've since removed it.

[xtercii]

do all caster kits do that or just the whiteline?

[bennjamin]

do all caster kits do that or just the whiteline?

not all - some replace the lower bush and bring it forward.
The whiteline kit , while works is alittle dodgy and does rub in places.
Best to swap the upper control arms side to side , which will give you more castor too.