best handling set up

  1. Newbie Joined: Oct 2010 darlington Posts: 6
    #1
    which is the best suspension kit for a saxo recently had a 306 but that had gti 6 shocks and 40mm springs on so wanting something stiff on the saxo help anyone btw not coilovers
  2. Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2010 wigan Posts: 778
    #2
    bilstiens, group N for outright handling. bit hard on the road but immence grip. lowered no more than 40mm. (25-40) larger rear arb (increases oversteer hehe) good tires 888's or proxes. then you laughin i think. not suspention but a front splitter will reduce understeer if you can find a proper one that works.
  3. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Surrey Posts: 2608 200sx s14a mark 1 vts
    #3
    Ive Got b8's and prefer them to group n's for road use tbh.

    The 'best' suspension setup is a objective issue, it depends What you want from the car and how much money you have to spend
  4. Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 lincs Posts: 1044 205 Dimma, MR2 turbo Range Rover, Laguna
    #4
    define between grip and handling?
  5. West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S
    #5
    Best for what use? normal road use with a bit of comfort in mind? fast road? track?

    Best for a particular budget? if so what can you reasonably afford?


    Ultimately the best suspension setup will be a well maintained one
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  6. Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)
    #6
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by loudandproud205 View Post
    define between grip and handling?
    very basically, grip is the amount of friction between the tyre and road, handling is the control of chassis movement.
    You can have a car with good grip but bad handling and vis versa but there usually is a bit of a link between the two...