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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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Who would you recommend for a composite spring. I am going to go with a #315 rate spring. Recommend VBP in Florida or Muskegen? others. Looks like about $300 shipped w/ hardware.

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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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I used VBP (#317 = soft #330) and have had no problems ====>> Click Here for my install

Ride is like night & day BUT my original springs (front & rear) were shot

George
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Vette Brakes is local for me. I have used their products on my C2 and C3 vettes. VB is also a sponsor of the forum. They may give you a 10% discount for being a forum member. They have just about every suspension upgrade you could want. I guess you know how how I vote. Jerry
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VB&P.
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You'll also need new rear shocks, valved with higher rebound damping, due to no interleaf friction with the composite spring; if you use standard shocks, the "bouncy-bouncy" syndrome will drive you crazy.
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