placed my order, what next?

[ryan34]

Ok, so i finally placed my order with summit for a SLP CAI . And instead of headers i think i'll do some suspension mods next. What would you guys suggest first? I was thinking Panhard Bar. Open to suggestions ...

[casey02ws6]

Sub-frame connectors first.

Lower control arms next.

Just my .02.

[ryan34]

Sub-frame connectors first.

Lower control arms next.

Just my .02.

I was really looking for more or less a straight line performer. Would i really need the sub-frame connectors for that?

[78formula78]

yes subframe connecters help you car in almost every area, in your case instead of a hard launch just putting load on the rear end you'll help spead it out to the front too. which should help you 60 ft times a little... but only a little the real benifit is if you put down crazy power you don't have to worry about to much flex in your uni-body car.

[Joe 1320]

Personally, I would go with rear lower control arms with upgraded bushings and lower control arm relocation brackets. That will help in the traction department.

[Z Ya Later]

I'd say go with the SFCs, new LCAs and the reloc. brackets. You've gotta pull the front bolt from each of the LCAs to install the SFCs, so what's one more bolt on each side? You'll also notice a big difference in everyday driving and, for those days you wanna hit the curves, you'll enjoy the stiffer handling. They're not that expensive and the payoff is great. My personal suggestions are...

SLP Bolt-on SFCs for Verts $285 on sale from SLP
Spohn Tubular LCAs with Poly bushings $115 from Spohn ($155 if you opt for the Chrome-moly LCAs)
Spohn LCA relocation brackets $65 from Spohn

Hope this helps

[ryan34]

Yes you guys have been very helpful. So when should i do panhard bar and a torque arm? Plus should it be adjustable or non?

P.S. my target h.p. is only going to be about 400

[Z Ya Later]

Yes you guys have been very helpful. So when should i do panhard bar and a torque arm? Plus should it be adjustable or non?

P.S. my target h.p. is only going to be about 400

Well, if all you are really concerned with is straight-line performance, then you really don't need to worry about the panhard rod. The torque arm I would do the next time you forsee taking off your stock one (e.g. springs, shocks, etc.). I'm a big believer in upgrade it as it comes off .

Now, if you do care about the handling of the car, then the panhard rod would be a good and cheap mod to do next. It will help keep the rear from laterally moving around as your corner. But, as I said, pick it up if you care about handling, not just straight-line performance.