suspension, what do i need? Options

[shaggy]

id really like to change the suspension on my 72 1.7

its all stock now

id really like to put kino yellows on it and a front sway bar

what else would i need besides shocks?
what size rear springs would i wanna put in?
what about struts?

[Britain Smith]

I also have a 1.7L that I daily drive and I AX. Here is the set-up that I find keeps up with the 2.0L guys. Granted, this set-up is on a budget...but it works great.

Bilsteins all around (non-adjustable perchs...they are the clip type to adjust)
140lb rear springs.
Front 22mm Weltmeister adjustable bar.
Stock rear bar.
Falken Tires on Fuchs.
Competition alignment.
Braided Brake lines.

If you want the car flat, you will need both a front and rear bar. You will also need to get stiffer rear springs. If you want the car to handle, add good tires and a good alignment. You can use the front bar to dial in the rear bar. On high speed AX courses where you have a bit of oversteer, tighten the front bar. On low speed courses with understeer is an issue, loosen the front bar.

In my opinion, the adjustable shocks are not necessarily worth it. While they give you a bit more adjustment, I feel it is better to get the above list parts in entirety and LEARN HOW TO DRIVE. You can play with the tire pressure for fine tuning and achieve the same adjustments for the level that you are at.

Last thing, make sure you brakes are bleed well. I suggest the brake lines because my stock ones split in half on me. I bleed my brakes, rotate my tires, check oil level, adjust the valves regularly, before every AX.

Also, don't believe everyone who says to need a bigger motor to go faster. Just don't use the brakes much.

That is my 2 cents and has worked great for me...ask some of the guys I AX with.

-Britain