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Improved Handling 2000 I30t

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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 11:13 AM
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Improved Handling 2000 I30t

Hey guys i'm looking for a way to improve the handling on my 2000 I30t. Right now the ride seems a bit rough and the car seems to bounce aorund a lot. I want the car to be more firm and planted. so not necessarily a spongy ride but just less harsh..
Old Sep 4, 2004 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by p010sp0rt8
Hey guys i'm looking for a way to improve the handling on my 2000 I30t. Right now the ride seems a bit rough and the car seems to bounce aorund a lot. I want the car to be more firm and planted. so not necessarily a spongy ride but just less harsh..
Go with Tokico Illumina 5 way adjustable struts, some stiffer springs, and new bushings and bearings. After that you will be good to go.....
Old Sep 9, 2004 | 10:28 AM
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Coz of money that is involved, do you suggest that we can do front ones at one time and rear ones later ?!? I guess Tokico is little expensive.
Old Sep 9, 2004 | 12:05 PM
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I did my front suspension first and then my rear suspension later. Had it that way for a month. Wasn't unsafe or anything - just a whole helluva lot more understeer.

As for the guy with the 2k I30t...I'd suggest Tokico Illumina struts as the first thing! That should help control your bounciness and give you your "planted" feeling. If you want the suspension all together firmer and lower, get lowering springs with the Illuminas. I'd recommend Maxspeed, H&R, or Tein H-Tech springs in helping retain ride quality.

I'm on Illuminas and H-Techs myself.
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