suspension question?????????

[93civic$racer]

As you can see i have a 93 civic dx and in the near future i plan to completey transform my car into a drag machine and i was wondering would i need to go all out and purchase cambers, strut bars, sway bars.....etc. or would i be alright with just springs and struts??? thanx for the input.

[JakeDrummer]

is it gonna be a track only car?

[BullShifter]

For drag racing only
1. Tires
2. Springs
3. Shocks
4. Traction bars(if needed)

A sway bar will do NOTHING in a straight line, besides add unwanted weight - racers worst enemy.
Eibach has some nice Drag Launch springs

[93civic$racer]

its gonna be about 90% track and 10% street only because i already have a grocery car so i want this car to be full drag.

[SilverY2KCivic]

What you're going to want to do is have a STRONG emphasis on the front suspension. Basically you'll want the get the rear stiffer, but have the front TWICE as stiff to compensate for wheel hop and such. Keep in mind that a setup like this does NOT handle well at all on the street, if you decide to drive fast and whip around corners. This set up will cause your car to have way exadurated understeer, and just won't be well unless you drive it like normal. On the drag strip it can give an advantage.

[Sulsa]

Just a quick note. When ppl say "track" they generally mean racing on a shaped track(not straight) in which turn radius, and cornering performance are an issue. When you say "Drag Only" in reference to your car, we assume this to mean you will only drive it in a straight line for about a quarter mile at a time.

[Dezoris]

Originally Posted by Sulsa

Just a quick note. When ppl say "track" they generally mean racing on a shaped track(not straight) in which turn radius, and cornering performance are an issue. When you say "Drag Only" in reference to your car, we assume this to mean you will only drive it in a straight line for about a quarter mile at a time.

In theory you will want something height adjustable, being able to tune the suspensions pitch.

A coilover setup will help you tune your car to prevent dive and squat.
In this case, you don't need anything wild, but, I would recommend something like the Koni Yellow, Skunk2 sleeve, or CG sleeve for this.
With a skunk2 camber kit up front, Ingalls, shim or SPC kit in the rear.

Caster you probably won't mess with.

Pick your rates, and order them. You will want a stiff setup.
500F/400R or higher.

Consider, hard bushings up front as well.