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    Handling mods, what to buy next?

    Hey sxocers,

    While my car is off the road i want to get some handling mods out the way on my 97 14a. What should i buy next?.

    Currently installed is
    Kyb shocks
    Apex springs (started sagging abit)
    Superpro steering rack bushes
    Apex camber arms
    Front upper strut brace
    Yokohama parada tyres.

    Currently purchased waiting to install is
    Godspeed arb (+ drop links)
    Locking collars
    Apex toe arms
    Eibatch front camber bolt shim thinggies.

    Thinking about buying some new springs, probably apex again as im happy with them, would lower strut braces be worth buying?
    Also ill probably replace the tension rod bushes with whitelines.

    Is there anything major im missing here while im fitting the other shiz?
    Oh the car is a weekend toy, holiday cruiser and hoping to get in on a track a couple times a year.
    Im not ready for coilovers yet either thats for next year i think.
    Of course a full laser alignment when its back on the road.

    Thanks peeps, any and all advice is all grateful.

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    Balljoints

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    Subframe bushes, diff mounts.

    Polybush any arm you don't intend to replace.

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    Hmm Got a quick list of arms to bush?

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    Front and rear lower control arms, toe arms, camber arms, droplinks, steering rack, rear subframe, diff, new steering arms and ends

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    should i bother with lower strut braces?

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    Can do but getting the arms, bushes and alignment sorted will make more of a difference

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    As said, ARB's, arm bushes, engine and gearbox mounts (apex streets are great) and then a fast road setup, it's crazy how much difference it makes!!!

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    Hmm, ill pick up lower arm bushes and a gearbox mount, im guessing the bushes are going to be a pig to do?.

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    I've got a full set of polybushed upper rear arms if you're interested?

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