How to substantially improve handling?

[TimDSM]

Hey all, I'm the owner of a '97 Eclipse Spyder GS. I've had the car for about 10 months and have had no problems with it; it's a great first car and a lot of fun. However, it doesn't handle very well, and I'm interested in what kind of modifications I can make to improve this. The thing is, I really don't know anything about the mechanics of cars, so I have no idea where to look and what to look for. I am definetly interested in learning about it though! I appreciate any tips/advice!

P.S. Yes, I regret buying a N/T!

 

[miamieclipse]

welcome to the board, and lets try and not make fun of the n/t's especially since I am one.

You might want to post in the right forum aka suspension forum.

Umm you could go with springs, shocks, front n rear strut bars (altho i dont think they make them for the spyder). oh and a rear sway bar kit. anythin else u need let me kno...im sure other ppl no ALOT more than i do

 

[spyder dst]

first check tire inflation.
I like to run 32 psi in all four tires.

what tires do you have? some new ones can make a dramitic change in how the car handles.

check the shocks, push down on a corner of the car a few times untill
its going up and down and then let go and see how fast it stops.
worn shocks will be easer to move and will let the car bounce longer.

hth

 

[Initial DSM]

TEIN type FLEX coilovers with adjustable EDFC control box, good tires and some sway bars, and your car will handle like a Ferrari.

 

[Fez1085]

get agx adjustable shocks, some h&r sport springs, and some strut bars. I know they make front strut bars for your car b'/c my friend has a gst spyder (pushing 18psi). They dont make a back one b/c of the drop top. Sorry bud. I'm currently raising money for the agx shocks, and the sport springs, its gunna cost me close to 600-700 bucks when i'm all done, including the camber junk..

 

[r3dline]

If you still have the stock wheels and tires, the very FIRST thing I would do is put on a slightly bigger wheel, perhaps a bit wider, and a set of new lower profile tires. You'd be surprised how much that alone would help. THEN...head toward the suspension uprades. Just my two cents.