Suspension Buyer's Guide - 2011

HSD Suspension

HR Coilovers

HSD coilovers are the high performance KDM option Forte owners want and demand!  The HSD HR series coilovers are TUV approved and favor a well respected Monotube design with dampening force and ride height adjustability.  This ensures unrivaled handling consistency and durability for whatever you encounter on the street or the track.  Buy Korea’s number 1 choice for performance suspension.

For more on HSD suspension, call (905) 822-7223 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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Raceland USA

Golf/Jetta MK4 Ultimo Coilovers

The Raceland MK4 Golf/Jetta Ultimo coilover kit has been improved over the standard kit to allow the vehicle to ride better lower. Larger, shorter shock pistons, stiffer spring rates, and stronger shock valving ensure that you get the stance you want without having to sacrifice ride quality and performance.

For more information visit www.racelandus.com or call (888) 430-0888.

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ST Suspensions

Coilover for VW Golf Mk6

The ST suspensions coilover for the VW Golf Mk6 series enables the owner to lower their vehicle 1.6-2.6 inches (0.4-1.6 inches GTI) on the front axle and 1.6-2.6 inches (0.6-1.6 inches GTI) on the rear axle and retains enough travel to handle maximum load and dynamic loads during driving.

For more visit www.stsuspensions.com

 

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APEX Suspension

Lowering Springs

The APEX® Supension Systems Lowering Springs line is available at Direct Auto Import. Produced in Holland with road racing heritage, APEX® is your suspension component of choice.

For more visit www.directautoimport.com

Black Forest Industries

Stabila Series Swaybars

A long time in the making this sway bar series features solid spring steel and with adjustable forged ends for most applications and durable multiple powdercoat finish these swaybars are strong enough to stand up to whatever you can throw at them. High quality cadmium plated hardware is included where necessary.

For more visit www.blackforestindustries.com

RDSport

Hollow Sway Bar Set

RDSport’s lightweight hollow sway bars weigh in at 8.5lbs each, and are adjustable to be between 16 and 33% stiffer than the factory sway bars. By enabling the driver to change the rate of increase of the swaybar stiffness, RDSport swaybars will help tune out understeer on initial turn in.

For more visit www.rdsport.com

AG Suspension

Lowering Springs

Reduces the center of gravity of the vehicle, improves handling, braking, steering response. Reduce aerodynamic drag, body roll and stance.

For more visit www.ag-suspension.com or call 305-7422566

BMW Performance

Suspension Package

The BMW Performance suspension package ensures that the passion for high-precision handling, dynamic responses, and an invigorating driving experience are transmitted directly to the driver. Ultra-stiff springs and shock absorbers assist in delivering an unbelievable ride.

For more visit your nearest retailer or www.BMW.ca/performance

PASSWORD: JDM

3 Point Front Strut Tower Bar

JDM 3-Point Front Strut Bars are designed to strengthen the chassis by joining the two shock towers together along with a third chassis reinforcement. Improve the road feel and handling characteristics of your Civic/CRX during spirited street or track performance driving.

For more visit www.PasswordJDM.com

Skunk2

Pro Series Front Camber Kit

Skunk2’s ’90-’93 Integra Pro Series Front Camber Kit features specially engineered A-arms and one-piece, forged ball joints that allow for maximum positive camber adjustment in a low-profile design. Enthusiasts who are serious about performance can now correct almost all abnormal tire wear due to negative camber and increase high-speed stability.

For more visit www.Skunk2.com

Drop Engineering

Subframe Bushings

Replace the stock subframe bushings on your 89-98 Nissan 240SX with Drop Engineering’s Aluminum Rear Subframe Spacers and tighten up the “loose” feeling in the rear end, eliminate wheel hop and improve traction. The design of our bushings means removal of the rear subframe won’t be necessary.

For more visit www.DropEngineering.com

Whiteline

Adjustable Sway Bars

Whiteline has added to its range of adjustable sway bars, drop links, bracing and alignment products with a full bushing program. This truly positions Whiteline as one a one-stop shop, with a unique offering of suspension solutions, improved handling and alignment products that ultimately deliver more grip for many highly modified sports compact vehicles.

For more visit www.whiteline.com.au or visit www.optionsauto.com

SPC Performance

Audi & VW Front Upper Multi Link Arm Set: Part No. 81350

This set of adjustable upper control arms will allow ±1.5? Camber and/or Caster change on a wide range of Audi and VW models. These arms directly replace factory fixed-length arms. Engineered for both street and track use, forged 6061-T6 aluminum ends with large 18mm threaded adjuster links. Maintenance-free ball joints and bushings.

For more visit www.specprod.com

AccuAir Suspension

eXo Mount Bracket

The eXo Mount bracket system which integrates air management components into one easy-to-install unit for all vehicles with Air Suspension. This modular design allows the tank, compressors, ECU, and valves to be mounted together in a variety of orientations to simplify installation in the trunk of a car, the bed of a truck, or the side of any frame rail. This system also incorporates AccuAir’s new aluminum air tanks in 3 or 5-gallon sizes, and utilizes revolutionary Hover-Mount compressor isolators for quieter operation. The versatility of the AccuAir eXo Mount makes it the perfect air management mounting solution for ALL applications.

For more visit www.accuairsuspension.com

Agency Power

Performance Racing Springs

These lowering springs are designed to work with the factory struts on the 2008 and up GH and GE chassis of the Subaru WRX and STI. Agency Power has worked to get a spring rate that gives the car an amazing ride quality on the street, yet able to push limits on the track. The springs lower the car approximately 1.25” in the front and 0.75” in the rear.

For more visit www.agency-power.com

Air Lift Company

New Fitments for Audi A4

Air Lift Performance is releasing front and rear air suspension kits for the Audi A4 (2002-2005 B6 and 2006-2008 B7 platforms). Both kits (P/N 75578 front, 75678 rear) utilize a new monotube shock which dissipates heat faster than twin tube shocks and provides more consistent damping during hard driving or bumpy road conditions. The monotube shocks feature 30 damping settings of adjustment for maximum handling or different weight combinations. The front kit features a 4.5” drop from stock height with double bellow air springs mounted on 30-way adjustable shocks. The rear kit features a 5” drop from stock height utilizing 30-way adjustable shocks and double bellow air springs.

For more visit www.airliftcompany.com