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I just received 6 very heavy Fed EX boxes from Ridetech containing front/rear coil over susp systems with front sway bar, offset trailing arms, etc....beautiful components! I purchase these items at the Goodguys show @ Raleigh last week and Ridetech offered a carshow discount of free shipping which would of been an extra $291. Plus I also called them the next week and asked them if I could still get free shipping on their Borgeson PS Steering box kit and they said yes.....which was another savings on shipping cost as it was shipped straight from Borgeson's factory.....great guys to work with!
I would love to install that in my car. Keep us posted on your retrofit progress and results please. What's your plan for brakes?
I plan on using C5 Z06 calipers which I already have (Kore3 billets hubs and caliper brackets) and 13" drilled/slotted/ zinc coated rotors. I haven't decided on the rear brake system yet. I have the matching rear Z06 calipers/etc. but not aware of anyone supplying a kit for this conversion.
Attached is a picture of all the Ridetech components that I received in 6 boxes yesterday.......now the fun begins!
Keep us posted, I'm looking to do the same thing this fall. What wheel/tire combo are planning on putting on?
I haven't made up my mind on rims yet. I might consider the new all aluminum rally rims that look like the original steel rally rims with the small hubcap in center but with a polish lip instead of SS ring. With the Ridetech offset trailing arms, you can go up to 8.5" rear and I'll probably do 7" up front. Tire sizes to be determined!
For crying out loud!!! . . . would somebody please finish up the install, drive the car, and report back to us their thoughts??? . . . the suspense is killin' me!!!
For crying out loud!!! . . . would somebody please finish up the install, drive the car, and report back to us their thoughts??? . . . the suspense is killin' me!!!
Tom,
Come out at see us at one of the events and we will get you a ride in our car. Check out the Ridetech 48 Hour Corvette event schedule:
Thanks for the offer Chase . . . I have already checked out the schedule - and the one I was planning to attend (also the closest to me) is Carlisle. That is . . . until my wife's nephew picked that weekend for his wedding! Thanks alo for answering my multiple IM's . . . I'll have a few more in the coming weeks!
Too bad it requires new calipers/hubs/wheels/tires...
As others have mentioned, Id be curious to hear how you sort the brakes/wheels tires...
Cheers,
Frank
Frank,
NOT SO FAST! I've been "chatting" with Chase over the past few weeks . . . it only requires new calipers/hubs/rotors . . . from a Chevy A-Body . . . I can use my 15" rallye wheels & tires!!!
That is great news!! When I first saw this kit I was very interested but the more I learned I got turned off a bit because it wasn't obvious to me that there were more requirements for parts...I kind of stumbled into that discussion. I figured id sit back and wait to see what the complete answer looked like.
Anyway, for a stage 2 kit with sway bars, plus the addl calipers/hubs/rotors AND appropriate sized wheels and performance tires it looks to me like it would cost about $10K to get it all done? That assumes I do the install.
I hear you on using the stock 15inch tires. However, doesn't using the stock wheels/tires defeat the purpose of adding all this modern suspension?
I could see using the original disc brakes since they are very capable, but not the skinny stock wheel/tire combo. Am I wrong here?
At any rate, my initial plan included new/wider wheels and tires...I didn't realize the requirement for calipers, hubs etc...that is where I started to distance myself from this idea...starting to creep into enough money where it starts to make me think about adding a few bucks and going with a SRIII chassis.
I do like the kit...just more that has to be done (more $$$$) than I understood.
Oh, Cars and Coffee was awesome as usual...I may be up there the weekend of the 15th.
That is great news!! When I first saw this kit I was very interested but the more I learned I got turned off a bit because it wasn't obvious to me that there were more requirements for parts...I kind of stumbled into that discussion. I figured id sit back and wait to see what the complete answer looked like.
Anyway, for a stage 2 kit with sway bars, plus the addl calipers/hubs/rotors AND appropriate sized wheels and performance tires it looks to me like it would cost about $10K to get it all done? That assumes I do the install.
I hear you on using the stock 15inch tires. However, doesn't using the stock wheels/tires defeat the purpose of adding all this modern suspension?
I could see using the original disc brakes since they are very capable, but not the skinny stock wheel/tire combo. Am I wrong here?
At any rate, my initial plan included new/wider wheels and tires...I didn't realize the requirement for calipers, hubs etc...that is where I started to distance myself from this idea...starting to creep into enough money where it starts to make me think about adding a few bucks and going with a SRIII chassis.
I do like the kit...just more that has to be done (more $$$$) than I understood.
Oh, Cars and Coffee was awesome as usual...I may be up there the weekend of the 15th.
Cheers,
Frank
Frank,
While I find this suspension package to offer the ultimate in many areas, I'm considering doing the upgrade in stages . . . starting with only the front suspension and using my wheels and tires. That will add (I believe) a dramatically improved steering system that these cars desperately need. I would then add the rear system (as my time and budget allow) . . . and then eventually upgrade to 17" wheels and tires. YES . . . it can be done in stages . . . I've already checked!!!
[QUOTE=1rad55;1589536990]I plan on using C5 Z06 calipers which I already have (Kore3 billets hubs and caliper brackets) and 13" drilled/slotted/ zinc coated rotors. I haven't decided on the rear brake system yet. I have the matching rear Z06 calipers/etc. but not aware of anyone supplying a kit for this conversion.
Attached is a picture of all the Ridetech components that I received in 6 boxes yesterday.......now the fun begins
04-30-2015, 09:05 AM
C-2 Ridetech Susp Arrived!
