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  1. 03-02-2016 12:06 AM #1
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    I got about $3000 to spend and I would like to put it towards improving my car's handling and overall ride quality.
    From the research I've done, suspension, tires, and sway bars seem to be what I am after.
    Anyone care to add input and/or suggest brands?
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  2. 03-02-2016 12:18 AM #2
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    Sway bars will give the biggest bang for the buck that you'll notice instantly.
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  3. 03-02-2016 05:01 AM #3
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    I think you've got the 3 key pieces there. Conti DWS tires are my recommendation in that area, but I'll leave advice on coils and sways to those with more experience.


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  4. 03-02-2016 05:55 AM #4
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    Are you on the stock non-sport suspension?


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  5. 03-02-2016 06:08 AM #5
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    Front and rear sways, then better tires, then the CR-15 upper front chassis brace.
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  6. 03-02-2016 10:27 AM #6
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    1.front and rear sways
    2.bilstein b12 pro or sportline kit for decent drop handling and comfort
    3. cr15 upper front brace
    4. theres another brace behind the firewall
    5. you still have alot of $$ left for good tires.

    good luck

    this should pretty much be good unless you want to track your car.
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  7. 03-02-2016 10:39 AM #7
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    jk. cr 15 brace does a lil bit of improvement
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  8. 03-02-2016 12:36 PM #8
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    1. Bilstein PSS10
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  9. 03-02-2016 12:40 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Project Quattro View Post
    Conti DWS tires are my recommendation in that area
    For CA and warm weather I'd go with a summer performance tire over the DWS. Michelin SS or Conti DW.
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  10. 03-02-2016 02:54 PM #10
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    People with Sway bars, is it ok to have only the rear?
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    Thoughts on Alu Kreuz? Should he consider this in his budget?


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  13. 03-02-2016 04:41 PM #12
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    Def check out a CR-15 upper strut tower brace, for the money it is a great improvement.

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  14. 03-02-2016 11:20 PM #13
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    Here's a really good review of the Hotchkis Sway bars. Right after I read this review I didn't hesitate to hit the order button. I feel like he does a great job of explaining how it feels.

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    Front + Rear Swaybars > Only Rear Swaybar
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    Thanks for the suggestions guys!
    I'll definitely do sways first, then probably tires since I want new wheels, and lastly coilovers.
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  17. 03-03-2016 07:44 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by S4'ed View Post
    Front + Rear Swaybars > Only Rear Swaybar
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