86 spider ..Exhaust and suspension

[AlfaNeely@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 4/17/2003 7:26:09 PM Central Daylight Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:

> Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2003 09:06:38 -0700
> From: aholact@domain.elided
> Subject: 86 spider ..Exhaust and suspension
> 
> Gabriel,
> My '84 spider has a stock suspension and standard tires.  It handles
> corners exactly
> as you have described below.  I too would like to improve the handling.  I
> plan on replacing the rear 1/2" sway bar with a 5/8" bar.  I've heard that
> this will help.
> Is there anyone out there who has tried this?
> 
> Chris
> 
> - ------------------------------
> 
> Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2003 08:29:20 -0400
> From: Forza <headroom@domain.elided>
> Subject: 86 spider ..Exhaust and suspension
> 
> 

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> Also, I currently have Yoko AVSI 205x60x14's... Centerline yellow sport
> springs and KYB gas sport shocks...  I find that the car seems to collapse
> on itself in tight turns, the front wheels turning under (it feels that way
> at least) and the rear trying to brake loose.. Not a very comfortable
> situation...
> 

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> 
> Many Thanks
> Gabriel
> 
> 

       If the front wheel is tucking under, I would suggest more tire 
pressure.  I would also suggest some negative camber via adjustable upper 
control arms or conversion kits for the upper control arms.  I would also 
suggest a stiffer front sway bar.
       A stiffer rear bar should make the car more tail happy.  I suggest you 
disconnect the rear bar and see if the handling improves.  
       But do remove the whole bar or space the links out from their former 
attachment points.  I just unhooked the end link on one side and left it 
loose.  I think it was catching on its former mount and snapping loose with 
an abrupt change.  Or at least that is my excuse for spinning three times in 
one lap of a race.


Ciao,
Russ Neely
Oklahoma City
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