akoshok
10-28-2021, 08:56 AM
As is, I reckon the ZHP has a balanced ride - not too soft, not too firm.
My father says it is not comfortable, but he drives a Toyota Avalon, and is in his late 70s.
Nonetheless, I want it to:
-Be more comfortable
-Keep or improve its performance
-Under steer less
Here is what I have in mind after I did some research... Please let me know if any of these choices are no good, or here are better ideas.
1-Eibach Pro-kit springs
I had these on my Audi TT MK1 and paired them with Koni FSD - later Koni Active. The ride comfort improved, and so did the performance when pushed. Plus, at 186k miles, and 16 years, I wonder if my stock springs still got their mojo.
2-Koni Active Dampers
In theory these have better comfort and performance than the Bilstein B4 on the car now.
3-Eibach sway bar kit.
These are tuned to work with the pro-kit as I understand, and will take care of the understeer.
4-Go for Apex EC-7R
That should shave 7-9 pounds / corner. Less unsprung weight = good.
Front: 18x8.5" ET35 stay with 225/40-18.
If there is still understeer, maybe 235/40/18 or even 245/35/18 later can do.
Rear: 18x9" ET42 stay with 255/35-18.
5-Go for 2 piece front rotors. Less unsprung weight = good
6-Delete sunroof, and get CF hood and trunk. Shave as much as 140LBs.
Feedback?
My father says it is not comfortable, but he drives a Toyota Avalon, and is in his late 70s.
Nonetheless, I want it to:
-Be more comfortable
-Keep or improve its performance
-Under steer less
Here is what I have in mind after I did some research... Please let me know if any of these choices are no good, or here are better ideas.
1-Eibach Pro-kit springs
I had these on my Audi TT MK1 and paired them with Koni FSD - later Koni Active. The ride comfort improved, and so did the performance when pushed. Plus, at 186k miles, and 16 years, I wonder if my stock springs still got their mojo.
2-Koni Active Dampers
In theory these have better comfort and performance than the Bilstein B4 on the car now.
3-Eibach sway bar kit.
These are tuned to work with the pro-kit as I understand, and will take care of the understeer.
4-Go for Apex EC-7R
That should shave 7-9 pounds / corner. Less unsprung weight = good.
Front: 18x8.5" ET35 stay with 225/40-18.
If there is still understeer, maybe 235/40/18 or even 245/35/18 later can do.
Rear: 18x9" ET42 stay with 255/35-18.
5-Go for 2 piece front rotors. Less unsprung weight = good
6-Delete sunroof, and get CF hood and trunk. Shave as much as 140LBs.
Feedback?