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?

[jhadler]

You say you want the car to be a turn hugging handling machine. But in what context? Is it a for fun car that is also a daily driver? Or is it a race car? The two are often, but not always, mutually exclusive.

A car that is set up to maximum performance in race trim will generally not be very comfortable on the street for more than a little while. And a two hour drive will leave your fillings and kidneys looking for relief.

A car that is set up to be nice all around performing car, and moderately comfortable to drive, will not neccessarilly be the ultimate setup for the track/autox.

My car:

Koni's and Poly bushings
21 mm Torsion Bars
22 mm Front Sway Bar
200# Rear Coils
Competition alignment
225/45-15 DOT race tires on 8" wheels.

The car, when it was running and the engine was still in one piece, handled fantastically. Still had -some- body roll, but not much. You -want- the suspension to maintain independence. Too stiff, and the car will skitter and skate over the slightest bump. At that point, you're too stiff, and going slower because of it.

For a street car and daily driver, I'd probably go a little lighter on the springs...

-Josh2