Coil overs question
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Melting Slicks
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That would take someone more knowledgeable than me to answer. I do know that once you pick the right length and weight of the spring, the threaded body of the shock allows you to adjust the ride height 2" to dial it in exactly where you want it. Yo can then test it and swap out springs for firm/soft ride, track conditions if you race, etc.
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For the fronts, why not buy them from somewhere that bundles the springs with them? Speed Direct might sell the springs separately, though.
The rears you listed are universal fit. Unless you have changed your trailing arms and shock mount (see post #3), those won't work with a stock C3.
The rears you listed are universal fit. Unless you have changed your trailing arms and shock mount (see post #3), those won't work with a stock C3.
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Le Mans Master
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FRONT
IIRC the springs out there just won't fit the C3- when I bought a set of semi-coilovers 10 years ago from Vansteel- they were telling me what they did different to make it work.
I really don't think you'll come out any cheaper - or find something that will work for what Vansteel has specifically designed for the C3.
Why don't you give them a call - they'll be able to recommend a spring rate for your application.
REAR-
It's not just as easy as bolting a shock with a spring around it on ...
Vansteel has a complete kit- less than $1500 for the rear set up- and get you'll the correct rates for you- and how you plan on using/driving the car.
Front semi- coilovers
Front full coil overs- tubular A-arms
Rear coilovers- come with new trailing arms designed for it
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From: Elizabethtown Pa
November 2021 HOT ROD, shows a tri-five getting Aldan American coil overs. Went to their web site, they have them for corvettes. $500-$600 area. Anyone have these?
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