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Old 02-04-2017, 12:48 PM
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SB Advanced Street & Slalom Kit, its a little more than vpandb but its has adjustability.

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How is your car setup now? If stock, that kit will totally transform the character of the car. For some it may not be the best choice. Adding a rear sway bar can take some time to get use too. It all depend on the purpose of use for the car. For street crusing I think there are better use of money to improve the enjoyment of these cars. On the other hand if you tracking on the weekend this setup is a good compromise. Just truly keep in mind how you will be enjoying the car and let that guide you. I have been guilty of fanticising one way and realality is quite different. This is only my opion, there will be others. Good luck and stay safe.
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How is your car setup now? If stock, that kit will totally transform the character of the car. For some it may not be the best choice. Adding a rear sway bar can take some time to get use too. It all depend on the purpose of use for the car. For street crusing I think there are better use of money to improve the enjoyment of these cars. On the other hand if you tracking on the weekend this setup is a good compromise. Just truly keep in mind how you will be enjoying the car and let that guide you. I have been guilty of fanticising one way and realality is quite different. This is only my opion, there will be others. Good luck and stay safe.
Thanks TwinPack, I will be just street cruising. Maybe this is overkill.
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The Hypercoil composite rear spring in my view is better than the VB&P spring I have had both
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I am going pretty much the same route in my project except I am using coilovers on the rear along with their offset trailing arms complete with johnny joints and the built in bracket for the rear coilovers.
Not even close to putting thru any test yet, but that is my plan.

Good luck with yours....
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Call Paul at Van Steel. They are great to work with. I have full coilover kit on my 73.I have not driven in 4 years but it will be back on the road this summer. Charlie

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