Originally Posted by
itsonme
I am wondering what it cost you to upgrade the suspension?
In fairness to the Mirage, I have had neck and back problems in the past due to a Motorcycle accident. Also, screws in my wrist, knee and shoulder. I haven't had any problems for quite sometime (like years) until my recent two hour trip. I think a firmer suspension would make a world of difference.
I would also like to say, on a nice road, that is straight, the car drives awesome. My issue is that I am in WV, and all the roads are winding, unless I get on an interstate.
Just a word of advice to anyone considering buying one of these little gas savers. Rent one for a couple days and go from there. I wish I did that.
Peace.
The only option on rear anti-sway bar is Ultra racing, and it goes for $200-225 shipped; takes about 20min to bolt on. Rear springs from Beetle are ~$60. General RT-43 185/60R14 tires are ~$60+install. If I were starting from scratch I would just do the sway bar and put spacers in rear springs to get it handle. Also put camber kit in front, it needs 12mm kit and we got one for $9 off amazon prime.
OEM tires will wear in 40k, so the tires can wait a year or two.
If you decide to go that route post we will fill you on details. If you look past body roll car is well balanced, not as much understeer as say Toyota offerings.
With respect to seat, we got a Euro sheepskin cover from Costco for $56, and it made it more comfortable (if you ever had one on your bike or ridden with guys who swear by them you know what it is).
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