Upgrading suspension and brakes....suggestions

[seneca]

Hey everyone,
ALright I have finally decided to upgrade everything underneath my ride. I know for sure I need new rotors, and very possibly struts. WHile I'm at it I figure it would be worth it to drop it an inch or so (please check out my cardomain page and lemme know how low you think I should go).
So I'm thinking:
-rotors(cross-drilled)
-brake pads
-struts
-coilovers OR springs (suggestions)

I have a slight clunk coming from the rear when I go over large bumps...and can feel every single crack, bump, rock, grain of sand from the front. I'm assuming this would be a good time to replace the struts???

I found these as a possibility for my new rotors: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7909581659&category=33564

I was wondering if anyone would trust these? I mean, they're your brakes! It's not something that you don't really want to have to worry about!

Please email (with an mx3 subject line) leave a message on cardomain or IM me on here with suggestions. I really need to fix these problems soon!!!
THx in Advance!

Tyson

[Marlon]

i have kvr pads with power stop rotors ss lines and new calipers

st springs and zx-2 struts
here are some pics

[babyblueMX3]

nice marlon..where did you get those SS brake lines

[quicksliver]

All i got to say is...Do NOT buy those cheap eBay rotors, they are cheap for a reason bud. They WILL warp within a year.

I know you probably won't listen to my advise and still go buy them, but im' telling you now...get a good quality rotor. Belive me, iv'e been burned 2 times now lol.

[Street-Import]

I have a brand new set of ZX2 struts for sale, the bearing too, and the camber bolts

I also have a matching brand new set of Eibach pro kit.

contact me if you are interested, this was for my personnal setup but a few things happened to my other cars, and have to get it fix.

[perhapsadingo8yerbaby]

I went with:

*Brembo x-drilled rotors (no slots, worried about too-fast pad wear)
*H&R Sport Springs w/Tokico HP (Blues) Struts (Install underway currently)

I've heard some complaints that the Tokico Blues may not hold up over the long run- will have to see. I'm generally not a hard driver and each of my wheel/tire combos only weighs 30.5 lbs. per corner so hopefully the Tokico's won't be over-worked.

<small>[ July 11, 2004, 08:06 PM: Message edited by: perhapsadingo8yerbaby ]</small>

[seneca]

LoL...thx for the vote of confidence! haha Luckily I believe in quality before value. If you have to pay a few more $$$ for better quality then that's what you gotta do. I just came across them and wondered if they have been tested. I figure I'll be doing business thru street-import.com again. I've dealt w/ them before an recieved EXCELLENT service!
You see, in a lot of cases one manufacturer will produce a certian # of product and sell it to various companies who throw their name on it (commonly found in cd-rw). But in this case, especially w/ brakes, I think a brand name MAY come in handy! lol

Pat, we should talk. I'll send you a pm. Think you can cut a good deal? And I'll pick everything u[ thru the business.

Tyson

[Street-Import]

yeah, email me and let me know all the parts you need / are looking for

I will give you a good deal for everything

sales@psituning.ca

[Exlex]

drilled rotors tend to crack around the holes. Especially cheap ones, but it also depends on what brakepads you get. I would get brembo plain or vented. sure the drilled ones look better, but I would not want them to warp or crack. And remember, its the quality of the pads that really matter, high performance pads can make ALL the difference in the world

[Nd4SpdSe]

Originally posted by Marlon:
i have kvr pads with power stop rotors ss lines and new calipers

Out of curiosity, what did it cost you?
(your an RS so you only have front discs, right?)

[Tyler17rose]

Dammit Pat! I just bought all my suspension stuff. ZX-2 struts, B&G springs, endlinks, camber kit, strut bearings, wheel bearings, poly urathane control arm bushings. And now your selling yours! I coulda bought it all from you!

Oh well, soon my car is gona be riding nice again

[endocyc]

Seneca you should snatch up a pair of those Ceramic brake pads and let me know how they are. or if anyone else has already installed a set give some feedback.

[Marlon]

Originally posted by Nd4SpdSe:

Originally posted by Marlon:
i have kvr pads with power stop rotors ss lines and new calipers

Out of curiosity, what did it cost you?
(your an RS so you only have front discs, right?)

i got a deal
60 for the pads and 130 for rotors(cnd), both new
always deals in the for sale sctiom

[Postman2K]

Originally posted by Street-Import:
I have a brand new set of ZX2 struts for sale, the bearing too, and the camber bolts

I also have a matching brand new set of Eibach pro kit.

contact me if you are interested, this was for my personnal setup but a few things happened to my other cars, and have to get it fix.

Doh! i should of waited too. oh well, cant predict to future. hey Pat, i'll definately take those camber bolts off u. if u still have them. thanks.

PostmanProductions@excite.com

[PATDIESEL]

I've had ceramic pads for about 3 months now and love them. They were installed with KVR slotted rotors so I'm not sure exaclty how much difference they themselves made, but a great differnece over stock with SS brake lines.