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Was the handling change dramatic? What was the change in ride quality (i.e. 20% more, 50% more, off the chart stiff, etc...)?
My current struts are still fine, but in my never ending quest to improve handling without spending a boat load of cash (i.e. $600 for a set of Koni yellows - fronts only! Another $300 to do rears!), it seems to me additional roll stiffness is needed in the front to try and keep the car in the ideal camber range (I really need to improve my skills as a driver, as I know I'm carrying to much speed in to corners - at the autocross - , etc...).
I don't know how much struts alone will help, mostly because it's the nut behind the wheel that needs adjusted, but I'm looking to get some incremental improvement for cheap.
I thought about the handling pack struts (Rock Auto, the all 4 for $250 or so - shipped even!), but the ST units might be a better way (I'd have to look up the cost on those...).
Also, according to an Edmunds.com article, the control arm is the same for all cars, but the ST units apparently have a stiffer bushing in the rear. That would add some better feel for sure.
Ah, the joy of cars!
My current struts are still fine, but in my never ending quest to improve handling without spending a boat load of cash (i.e. $600 for a set of Koni yellows - fronts only! Another $300 to do rears!), it seems to me additional roll stiffness is needed in the front to try and keep the car in the ideal camber range (I really need to improve my skills as a driver, as I know I'm carrying to much speed in to corners - at the autocross - , etc...).
I don't know how much struts alone will help, mostly because it's the nut behind the wheel that needs adjusted, but I'm looking to get some incremental improvement for cheap.
I thought about the handling pack struts (Rock Auto, the all 4 for $250 or so - shipped even!), but the ST units might be a better way (I'd have to look up the cost on those...).
Also, according to an Edmunds.com article, the control arm is the same for all cars, but the ST units apparently have a stiffer bushing in the rear. That would add some better feel for sure.
Ah, the joy of cars!