Make my car handle better, CHEAP!!!!!! Options

[ninefourteener]

Ok..... forgive me for buying / owning a teener that pretty much underwent a ground up restoration less than 10K before I bought it......... so I really haven't done anything "mechanical" to it at all..... only appearance upgrades.

But I'd like it to handle better.. you know, hold the curves tighter, less body roll, etc.

Anyone have any ideas on what to do that isn't going to break the bank? Maybe some tips? Tricks? Cheap parts? Where can I get them? Where do I start? Whats the easiest upgrade, and will produce the highest desired effect??

Look at it from the perspective of a car that the suspension is 100% original.... as mine is. I know there are a lot of auto Xers on here, so any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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[Steve]

If you want a good handling street car I would start with springs, torsion bars and sway bars.
Front
21mm torsion bars
22mm sway bar (weltmeister) or?
rear
140lb springs (Weltmeister) or?
stock rear sway bar??
Rear sway bar is usually only desirable with a six or with a stock front sway bar.
Some people only recommend a rear sway bar for the track if your running a limited slip diferential with a six.

Anything stiffer will make for a rough ride on the street.
Check ebay or classifieds for better deals on used parts.

regards,

Steve

Future Shocks
KYB cheapest
Koni or Bilstein more expensive