So I've got a 2005 Accent GSi (GT) and I know it's marketed as having 'sport tuned suspension' but I have no idea what that means. Does anyone know what's sporty about it? Different spring rates? Stiffer dampers? Is there some special consideration if I upgrade the suspension? Would GT suspension be a cheap & easy upgrade for a regular Accent?

Also, GSi sounds way lamer than GT. Does anyone know where I could get a GT logo to replace my GSi?

 

look through out these pages
http://kspec.com/main.php?ac_id=33&s=&pg=7

and i think you'll be able to find pretty cheap suspension. I would not suggest "gt" suspension as an upgrade, i highly doubt it's that much nicer, especially back in the day.

 

For the 03-05 Accents anyways there is a significant difference. The car rides about half an inch lower than regular Accents and has significantly higher spring rates. I don't know if the dampening is better or not, but having driven enough of both I don't think the dampening is any different. I think the only difference is the spring rates.

The GT springs are a lot like the Eibach springs in their stiffness. I don't think either is a valid way to improve performance. The GT springs are superior to regular Accent springs, but a good set of stiffer springs will do a lot more than switching to GT springs would.

 

if you go to the suspension specs on alldata it sais there about a 1/2 inch shorter.

like 187sks said unless there free just save up for aftermarket springs

 

Thanks. I wanted to make sure that switching to different springs would still be worth it. I'm considering Eibachs. So if the GT is already 1/2" lower, I'm assuming I'd only get 1" further drop out of the lowering springs?

I also just remembered, I read somewhere that the GT springs were progressive while the stock springs were linear.

 

I doubt that you'll get an additional half inch of drop from the Eibachs, and maybe 10% more stiffness vs the GT. The Eiback springs are crap IMO, too soft.

I'll look at my springs today and see if they're progressive.

 

So then what springs would you recommend? I want to drop the ride height a bit, but mostly increase the stiffness and reduce body roll. I plan on getting a rear sway and some new OEM replacement shocks while I'm at it, either GR-2s or ACDelco Premiums.

 

Checked and my springs are not progressive.

I would suggest Whiteline Flatout springs with a set of Koni yellow strut inserts. Unfortunately the Whiteline Flatout springs have been discontinued and if I find a set I'll be buying them.

Short of them, I would go with some H&R springs. If you don't want to pay for the Koni's, KYB GR-2 struts perform slightly better than stock, especially with the sport front struts which have slightly stiffer dampening than the non-sport GR-2 struts have.

Best GR-2 part numbers:
FP W0133-1615967
FD W0133-1615785
RP W0133-1616359
RD W0133-1616505

Koni inserts for 49mm struts:
F 8610-1411 sport
R 86-2632 sport

Koni inserts for 45mm struts:
F 86-2551
R 86-2552

 

Ya, I looked at the Konis but they're way out of my price range. GR-2 it is then. Those H&Rs aren't cheap though. I've found someone selling a set for the 94-98 Accent. Any chance those will fit on an LC?

And the GR-2s are listed as 'with ABS' does it matter if I dont have ABS?

 

I have personally installed the w/ABS GR-2's on a non-ABS car with no issues. I think it just has an extra spot to attach a bracket. No problem at all.

The 94-98 springs will work but they're probably too low of a spring rate. Not enough to cause problems, but enough to negate the advantages of the H&R springs vs. other Accent lowering springs.