Type-S Suspension Question

[Paul91]

My 91 has 116k on her, and the stock shocks are really soft. I'm starting to float pretty badly on the highway. Gradual high speed turns/banking is dicey at best. Basically, it's getting that unsafe feeling.

I live in the city limits of Chicago, where the streets are in overall poor shape.
I like the stock ride height, and I really don't want to go much lower. I have a Wings West kit on the car (including front lip), and I know that I will scrape on driveways and speedbumps if I go too much lower.

I like the appeal of the Type-S set up. I've only driven my NSX, so I don't have any comparison to a stiffer/newer suspension. I really want to tighten her up. I also plan on tracking her 3-5 times a year.

How does the type S application sound for me?

Thanks,

 

[NSXGMS]

My 91 has 116k on her, and the stock shocks are really soft. I'm starting to float pretty badly on the highway. Gradual high speed turns/banking is dicey at best. Basically, it's getting that unsafe feeling.

I live in the city limits of Chicago, where the streets are in overall poor shape.
I like the stock ride height, and I really don't want to go much lower. I have a Wings West kit on the car (including front lip), and I know that I will scrape on driveways and speedbumps if I go too much lower.

I like the appeal of the Type-S set up. I've only driven my NSX, so I don't have any comparison to a stiffer/newer suspension. I really want to tighten her up. I also plan on tracking her 3-5 times a year.

How does the type S application sound for me?

Thanks,

The Type-S/Zanardi suspension is an excellent option that you'll be more than happy with on the street and the occasional track event. The Zanardi springs lower about .5" however.

There really aren't any springs alone that I would recommend that both increase performance while maintaining OEM ride height. I'm afraid that if this is what you want your best bet would be coilovers. I'd recommend the SOS JIC setup if that's something you'd consider.

Otherwise, Zanardi springs over Bilstein/Koni shocks would be a very cost-effective solution. Some feel that the Bilsteins & Konis need to be revalved to handle the springs but IMO they can handle the spring rates but just won't last as long as they normally would. Since the Bilsteins have a lifetime warranty I would feel more secure with that option, but again, you're going to drop ~.5" with that setup.

The bottom line is that I would recommend the JIC coilover setup as the best option for your needs. It should provide performance on par or even better than the Zanardi and will allow you to maintain your desired ride height. The price is not much more than the complete Zanardi setup but significantly more expensive than the Zanardi springs/Bilstein setup.

 

[goldNSX]

Nothing to add to NSXGMS's post. If you get a chance to drive one with the setup...
If you go on the track the Type-R or the Type-S swaybar and Type-R chassis bar may be of interest too. A lot of money to spend.

 

[ChopsJazz]

Why not just change your shocks? Many here are using stock springs with Bilstein shocks. Here is a pretty good discussion about your same needs.

 

[MJK]

My 91 has 116k on her, and the stock shocks are really soft. I'm starting to float pretty badly on the highway. Gradual high speed turns/banking is dicey at best. Basically, it's getting that unsafe feeling.

I live in the city limits of Chicago, where the streets are in overall poor shape.
I like the stock ride height, and I really don't want to go much lower. I have a Wings West kit on the car (including front lip), and I know that I will scrape on driveways and speedbumps if I go too much lower.

I like the appeal of the Type-S set up. I've only driven my NSX, so I don't have any comparison to a stiffer/newer suspension. I really want to tighten her up. I also plan on tracking her 3-5 times a year.

How does the type S application sound for me?

Thanks,

I have Zanardi/Koni and I like them a lot with my CT sways and NSXR braces. Car drives much nicer than before. Tradeoffs are minimal on smooth roads. On rough roads, it is definitely stiff. For Chicago roads, maybe too stiff.

Now, if you are talking about the new type-s suspension, that is a different deal. It has progressive springs (vs my linear ones) so theoretically that should make it a little more compliant for rough roads. I have never driven a new type-s suspension car.

Hope my ramblings help you out a little.

 

[MashimaroNSX]

The type S suspension is an excellent option for you, it has just the right stiffness that is comfortable for your everyday driving and it doesn't lower the car by any noticeable amount over stock and the feedback that you get from it is excellent.

 

[Paul91]

Thanks all,

I may go with the Type-S + the chassis bars. I appreciate the input.

 

[Gansan]

Thanks all,

I may go with the Type-S + the chassis bars. I appreciate the input.

Paul, you should be aware that the NSX-R chassis bars are NOT compatible with the stock front sway bar. You will need to install a spacer kit or install the NSX-R front sway bar.

Also note that the Type-S/Zanardi rear sway bar is also required to get the intended handling balance of the setup. (Which the NSX-R front sway bar will affect, unfortunately.)

 

[demigod]

Just wanted to make sure.. Does the Comptech swaybar work with the NSX-R chassis bar? TIA

 

[MJK]

Just wanted to make sure.. Does the Comptech swaybar work with the NSX-R chassis bar? TIA

There has been a WHOLE lot of discussion about what combinations fit. I have NO problems with CT sways + NSX-R bars on my 94 coupe but that may not be the case with the targa's. IIRC, and it has been a while, you need one of Terpak's kits.

 

[damthatbeaver]

I agree with Mashimaro, he always has some good input! If you follow his suggestions - you cannot be steering yourself in the wrong direction!

Dam