lex Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 I notice considerable body roll on turns and corners in my 92 ES300, can I get a noticeably improved handling by going from factory 15x6 to 16x6 rims? Right now I have Michelin Energy MXVP+ tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 noticable in that small of a change no 17's yes or 18s definatly but the springs are the first order of buisness to change they are high on roll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex Posted June 15, 2003 Author Share Posted June 15, 2003 What kind of springs do you suggest? And how much would it cost parts and labor? I don't want the suspension to be too firm, just something in the middle. I don't want to feel all the bumps in the road yet I would like to minimize the body roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex Posted June 15, 2003 Author Share Posted June 15, 2003 Also I've heard the michelin x-ones have a stiffer sidewall that most tires. This should also help minimize body roll, if I decide not to change the springs. Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted June 16, 2003 Share Posted June 16, 2003 your sidewalls would account for maybe 10% of the roll eibach make a nice kit calle d the pro kit about 400 installed for the states i am guessing you can keep the orignal shocks but it is only a 1 inch drop and a much firmer feel with a smooth ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 Tires won't help body roll much. If you go with just springs without performance shocks, you'll probably just get lots of bounce. Pro Kit springs would be fine, but I'd suggest adding KONI or other adjustable shocks or I don't think you'll be happy with the ride. With Koni Sports you can tune in the ride and handling to suit yourself. However if you are just going to do one thing, good shocks will help your handling more than just springs or just tires. Judging from the age of the car, it may need shocks anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 it is possible but i feel more of a difference in cornering from a stiffer spring than a stiffer dampener i just put my kyb's in today with new springs and they are great much smoother than the eibachs with stock struts but i did like the ride initally but i love it more now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex Posted June 17, 2003 Author Share Posted June 17, 2003 what are kyb's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 KYB is a company that makes shocks like tokico and koni and the list goes on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex Posted June 17, 2003 Author Share Posted June 17, 2003 so you have kyb shocks and eibach springs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex Posted June 18, 2003 Author Share Posted June 18, 2003 How much do the KYB shocks go for? Also are there different types to choose from (damping factor) for the 92 ES300? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gslx4s Posted June 18, 2003 Share Posted June 18, 2003 I notice considerable body roll on turns and corners in my 92 ES300, can I get a noticeably improved handling by going from factory 15x6 to 16x6 rims? Right now I have Michelin Energy MXVP+ tires. Sprins, sway bars and wider tires. all of these would help out the roll problem.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted June 18, 2003 Share Posted June 18, 2003 i do not know what the retail price is for them in the US check a local performance shop they only make one kind unless you have servicable struts but i don't think it is in the 92 ones they are ( as i am told ) one of the smoother shocks for the mcv10 chasiss compared to tokico and others an alternative might be the monroe sensa trac with new springs might be cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex Posted June 26, 2003 Author Share Posted June 26, 2003 will 215/55 tires fit on a 16x6 rim? or do I have with a wider rim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex Posted June 27, 2003 Author Share Posted June 27, 2003 sk, i checked out the kyb website, do you have the Gas-a-Just or the GR2 shocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 gr2 don't know about the adjust ones at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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