Before You Add More Power...

Everyone wants more power. We get it.

But if the car doesn't handle particularly well now, adding more power probably isn't where we'd start.

Before spending money on engine upgrades, have a look at what's underneath the car first.

Check what you've already got

You'd be surprised how much difference sorting tired suspension can make.

Worn bushes, old dampers and tyres that have seen better days can make a car feel pretty rubbish, even if everything else is good.

Sometimes replacing what's worn is all it needs. You don't always need to start throwing upgrades at it.

Spend money on decent tyres

Not exciting, but important.

If the tyres aren't up to the job, you're going to struggle to make use of any extra power anyway.

Good tyres make a difference everywhere. Acceleration, braking, cornering, wet weather. Definitely worth sorting before looking for another 50bhp.

Suspension next

If you do want to upgrade the suspension, don't just buy the lowest or stiffest thing you can find.

For a road car, a decent set of lowering springs or coilovers might be all you need. If you're building something more focused, adjustable arms and other components might make sense too.

It depends entirely on the car and what you're doing with it.

And get it set up afterwards

This bit gets forgotten a lot.

If you've changed the suspension or ride height, get the geometry checked afterwards.

There's not much point spending good money on suspension and then driving around with the alignment miles out.

So, power or suspension first?

There's obviously no rule saying you can't do power first.

But if the car is on tired suspension, questionable tyres or hasn't had the geometry checked in years, we'd probably spend the money there first.

You'll likely enjoy driving it a lot more too.

PRJKT ZERO

If you're not sure what your car needs, bring it down and we'll have a look.

We can help with suspension, geometry and getting the car set up properly for what you actually use it for.

Get in touch to book with PRJKT ZERO.

Stockport / Manchester.