82 rear spring replacement opinions
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 5,000
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From: Minneapolis, Mn USA
The way I see it, the suspension systems are designed to be balanced. If you up the rear, you should consider upping the front to bring neutral handling back to the car.
You could end up with oversteer/understeer situation if not done right.
See this for some reading material: http://wiki.corvettefaq.com/index.php?title=Suspension
You could end up with oversteer/understeer situation if not done right.
See this for some reading material: http://wiki.corvettefaq.com/index.php?title=Suspension
Racer
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 385
Likes: 80
From: Old Monroe, Mo
Originally Posted by rotgirl
Just removed the #315 composite spring in my '79 and installing a #340. Like the way the comp. reacts more swiftly than the steel.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,028
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From: San Antonio Texas
installed a VBP #330 fiberglass spring two years ago. dramatic improvement in handling. you'll probably want to replace shocks. VBP sells shocks made to be compatible with composite spring. ride tends to be a bit "bouncy" with fiberglass spring.
