If I recall, there unfortunately aren't any aftermarket options yet for shocks/struts for this car.
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If I recall, there unfortunately aren't any aftermarket options yet for shocks/struts for this car.
I was under the impression that the rear torsion beam suspension wouldn't have any camber adjustment on it, since its a solid piece. Is that incorrect?
The RSR drop looks great! I was considering getting those but i think i'll get some new wheels first. What size wheels are you running on the rainy picture and on the orange wheel picture?
The rear will toe in more the lower you go. Also the beam will be pulled forward going lower, that's completely normal for a beam car. Take a look at watercooled VWs on air.
If camber is changed by lowering the car I wouldn't know as so haven't seen alignment papers pre/post.
As a general rule, backyard wrenching with off the shelf bolt-on parts will not necessarily make a car faster around a track than it was stock. Having said that, the Mirage doesn't feel planted stock, which is something wider tires and a lowering would improve. And if anything, the rear is actually too firm so a softer setup out back would be a good idea in my eyes.
That's some interesting insight.
So how is the ride?
I generally won't run lowering springs on OE shocks/struts since the damping isn't up to snuff with the stiffer spring rates. I was thinking about just going coilovers. I know you put Yaris springs on the rear (are they OEM Yaris shocks or aftermarket?).