Where to begin?

[mathipa]

So I've been driving my new (to me) CSVT for about a month now, and I've figured out what needs work first and foremost. Mostly maintenence stuff that has to be done, but I have found myself at a bit of a roadblock.

My last ride was a '91 Eclipse turbo, which I had kicked the tires and wheels up from 205 wide 16's to 225 wide 17. It handled pretty fantastically up until I destroyed it a month and a half ago =x.

The CSVT I picked up has pretty much shot struts and shocks, so I'm gonna pump my tax return into getting some of that handling back. The problem is, I really don't know jack about suspension setups...lol.

Since I haven't driven a CSVT that had a suspension in good condition, I'm torn between getting new stock gear and trying something aftermarket. A drop isn't that important to me, I am mostly tired of bouncing around on the interstate and wanting my road feel back.

Will a new stock suspension cure what ails me, and let me save some cash for 17" rims and wider tires? Or since I'm spending some anyway, should I look into a sport setup?

 

[getsum111]

Check out the BAT European handling kit. Not too much $$$$, upgraded a bit over stock handling, and about 1" drop. Not as extreme as some of the other combinations available, but mine still handles great with it. :laugh:

 

[mathipa]

yeah that was the one i had looked at most. driveways and transitions here tend to be kind of steep tho, you have any trouble with bottoming out?

 

[95pgt-t]

225/50r16's of a good quality will make a difference on the svtc. that was the only change in handling between the years and the later svt's pulled a .90g on the skidpad...thats pretty empressive for a four door sedan from ford:shrug: if your looking for cheap...look in the classifieds for a good used stock setup. but a better choice would be the BAT kit
i'm running koni adjustable struts,and eibach springs

 

[SVT Loki]

Bat Kit. Bets bank for your Buck hands Down.

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[mathipa]

The old 'when stuff breaks, its time to upgrade' logic wins out every time, it would seem. Now I won't feel so bad when I order that stuff in a couple weeks.

 

[Red99CSVT]

I've got BAT struts and springs great combo and it doesn't lower the car too much. I just got back from a 1,500 mile road and loved the suspension the entire time it's a perfect balance between comfort and performance.

 

[xdetroitx]

just got my bat euro kit a couple days ago just waiting for atleast 40 degree weather to put it on since i dont have a garage. it cost me $815shipped with bat kit strut mounts all around and strut bearings