whats worth changing and upgrading. prior to coilovers

[rich1977]

ive going to finnaly ordering the coilovers for the anni in next few weeks and I am aware that the 8v lump wont tear up any trees but im more interested in cornering quicker than actualy making the car quickly, so was wondering what bits are worth changing prior to coilovers being fitted.

im thinking

anti roll bars
anti roll bar bushes
new lower arms or just replace with polly bushes
refurbed rear beam

anyone got any sugestions? or opinions of the above

[dom]

Unless the parts you've listed are knackered I wouldn't bother replacing them.

Change the top mounts when you fit the coilovers and leave it at that.

[Wayne]

As Dom said, replace all the top mounts and that is about all you will need to do.

[whileoceanasleeps]

do you need to take the whole arm out when you change the top mounts?

[thai-wronghorse]

Lower arm? No.

[whileoceanasleeps]

cool that's what i wanted to hear

what about the bearing in the front? is this worth changing when i do my mounts

[Wayne]

what about the bearing in the front? is this worth changing when i do my mounts

The bearing will be included with the top mount.

[rich1977]

surely new bushes on a car over 111k miles and nearly 20 years old will be benefit though?

its not like they cost alot, and its peice of mind knowing they are done and something else that wont need replacing later down the line.

or am I just being anal lol

[spudboy6]

surely new bushes on a car over 111k miles and nearly 20 years old will be benefit though?

its not like they cost alot, and its peice of mind knowing they are done and something else that wont need replacing later down the line.

or am I just being anal lol

If it ain't broke don't fix it , always change top mounts as said above , other than that jack it up give the wheel a wobble up and down , left as right to check for any play . If you have some movement investigate , if not dont change anything else ...

[tweed]

Change anti roll bars for sure! Eibach are good. Help keeps the car flat in a corner so more grip