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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[Bleyseng]

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Cheapest add on would be a sway bar for the front, get the 21mm as you can set it loose to start. This will eliminate the front roll during turns.
Next is better than stock springs, atleast 140 if not 180lb springs.

Tires next, if you are running 165's change them fast to somthing else. Dropping down to a 205x50 or 205x55 will amaze you even if they are cheap tires. If you go to Dunlop SP9000's or similar the road will feel so sticky and more fun.


Geoff