how do you roll smooth or bumpy?
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: ar
My wife and I have driven our 63 through all 48 states and done it all on 2 week vacations or less, so we have to cover a lot of miles in a hurry.
She wouldn't hardly ride in our 93 because it was to rough and likes the 63 just as well as our C5.
That being said, your C2 can be very smooth and comfortable. My suggestions are.
1. 340 lb Musgegon brake rear fiberglass spring. (If you have a coupe it will also isolate a lot of road noise and resonation)
2. KYB GR2 gas shocks designed for glass spring
3. Make sure your wheels are hub centric (you can balance an egg but it still wont roll smooth) most after market wheels are not hub centric
4. Make sure someone hasn't put heavy duty front coil springs on in the past.
Jeff
She wouldn't hardly ride in our 93 because it was to rough and likes the 63 just as well as our C5.
That being said, your C2 can be very smooth and comfortable. My suggestions are.
1. 340 lb Musgegon brake rear fiberglass spring. (If you have a coupe it will also isolate a lot of road noise and resonation)
2. KYB GR2 gas shocks designed for glass spring
3. Make sure your wheels are hub centric (you can balance an egg but it still wont roll smooth) most after market wheels are not hub centric
4. Make sure someone hasn't put heavy duty front coil springs on in the past.
Jeff
Pro
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 703
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From: Pendleton IN
The car was designed in 1960, and isn't going to ride and handle like a C6 regardless what you do with it. Rebuild the suspension with new joints/bushings, etc., put new shocks and good tires on it, and that's about as good as it's going to get.
That "whizbang" gimmicky rear suspension might be good for getting "oohs and aahs" from the crowd on cruise night, but I wouldn't spend a dime for it.
That "whizbang" gimmicky rear suspension might be good for getting "oohs and aahs" from the crowd on cruise night, but I wouldn't spend a dime for it.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: NYC NY
Exact set-up I have. VBP fiberglass rear mono, new Koni shocks to match, new 460lb springs and 225/60 Michelins and poly bushings on everything that moves. Rides a hell of a lot better than it did and the rear is adjustable. I have a 345lb cast and a 1/4 preload difference makes a notable change in bumps. Want stiff screw it in what smooth back it off. SB 350 with a little extra HP
My wife and I have driven our 63 through all 48 states and done it all on 2 week vacations or less, so we have to cover a lot of miles in a hurry.
She wouldn't hardly ride in our 93 because it was to rough and likes the 63 just as well as our C5.
That being said, your C2 can be very smooth and comfortable. My suggestions are.
1. 340 lb Musgegon brake rear fiberglass spring. (If you have a coupe it will also isolate a lot of road noise and resonation)
2. KYB GR2 gas shocks designed for glass spring
3. Make sure your wheels are hub centric (you can balance an egg but it still wont roll smooth) most after market wheels are not hub centric
4. Make sure someone hasn't put heavy duty front coil springs on in the past.
Jeff
She wouldn't hardly ride in our 93 because it was to rough and likes the 63 just as well as our C5.
That being said, your C2 can be very smooth and comfortable. My suggestions are.
1. 340 lb Musgegon brake rear fiberglass spring. (If you have a coupe it will also isolate a lot of road noise and resonation)
2. KYB GR2 gas shocks designed for glass spring
3. Make sure your wheels are hub centric (you can balance an egg but it still wont roll smooth) most after market wheels are not hub centric
4. Make sure someone hasn't put heavy duty front coil springs on in the past.
Jeff
Depending on your budget as to how far you want to go the fiberglass rear spring (get the dual mount set up from VB&P so you can adjust) and quality gas shocks will get you started. Then you can get into bushings and wheels/tires. You won't believe the difference. 
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Corpus Christi, TX
There are lots of things you can do to smooth out the ride and all of them relate to decreasing the amount of unsprung weight in the chassis. Composite transverse front and back springs would be the best place to start. If you can afford it there are lightweight tubular A-arms available to replace your front control arms.
It is impossible to overstate how much better the car will ride with all new suspension bushings. Urethane won't wear out but it will make the car ride hard. Stick with stock rubber.
I've been very happy with Michelin Harmony WWs P215-70R15. you can upgrade to an H or higher speed rating if you don't hve to have whitewalls.
It is impossible to overstate how much better the car will ride with all new suspension bushings. Urethane won't wear out but it will make the car ride hard. Stick with stock rubber.
I've been very happy with Michelin Harmony WWs P215-70R15. you can upgrade to an H or higher speed rating if you don't hve to have whitewalls.
Pro
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 682
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From: Manteo NC
There are lots of things you can do to smooth out the ride and all of them relate to decreasing the amount of unsprung weight in the chassis. Composite transverse front and back springs would be the best place to start. If you can afford it there are lightweight tubular A-arms available to replace your front control arms.
It is impossible to overstate how much better the car will ride with all new suspension bushings. Urethane won't wear out but it will make the car ride hard. Stick with stock rubber.
I've been very happy with Michelin Harmony WWs P215-70R15. you can upgrade to an H or higher speed rating if you don't hve to have whitewalls.
It is impossible to overstate how much better the car will ride with all new suspension bushings. Urethane won't wear out but it will make the car ride hard. Stick with stock rubber.
I've been very happy with Michelin Harmony WWs P215-70R15. you can upgrade to an H or higher speed rating if you don't hve to have whitewalls.
Last edited by obx2323; May 31, 2009 at 12:41 PM.
