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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[jonwatts]

Oh, and I agree with Mikez (hi Mike!). Don't let the swaybar install stop you from adding one, it's completely worth it and you can do some fuel system maintenance while you're in there.

You not wanting to take your car off the road is entirely understandable but at some point a swaybar will be required for better handling. In the meantime springs and torsion bars are an easy install and will help you lower it and stiffen it up a bit, but there's only so much you can do with springs alone.