C3 Suspension questions...
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Pro
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From: New York Flemington
C3 Suspension questions...
So my friend is redoing a car and I was wondering if there are any coilover rear suspension setups for a '75?
He's wanting to take it to the autox now and then so what would you guys suggest to change on the suspension front or rear, and any other components?
Thanks.
He's wanting to take it to the autox now and then so what would you guys suggest to change on the suspension front or rear, and any other components?
Thanks.
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Two ways to to go...upgrade or use stock F41 components...check supporting vendors for upgrades..they can also advise you....tires are a major consideration...also,he must decide what class to run..that will determine what mods are appropriate...
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If you (your friend) or anyone else is interested I have a set (4) of solid bushed a-arms, a pair of solid bushed (spherical joint) trailing arms and a heim joint rear camber bar setup. e-mail direct. redvetracr@msn.com
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St. Jude Donor '05
Why does he want coilovers? Are they really that much better than the different leaf springs that are available today? I do realize that you may get some deflection with a fiberglass, but the C5/6 are still running leafs and running very well as far as I know 
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by SmokedTires
I do realize that you may get some deflection with a fiberglass, but the C5/6 are still running leafs and running very well as far as I know
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Originally Posted by JoeZ
Yeah adjustability. The class for the autox doesn't matter for him and for the specific one we run (BMW club...all others are in D class reguardless of mods)
Rich
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Originally Posted by SmokedTires
Why does he want coilovers? Are they really that much better than the different leaf springs that are available today? I do realize that you may get some deflection with a fiberglass, but the C5/6 are still running leafs and running very well as far as I know
They had a set up on display and it did look intriguing but I believe it was still using the same swing arm arrangement. Again if you're interested, just give them a call and ask them about it.
Good luck... GUSTO
Last edited by GUSTO14; Feb 20, 2006 at 09:14 PM.
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Drifting
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From: Arlington TN
This isnt it, is it? Says *new* on their website. But it is only semi-coil overs on the front. Rear stays the same.
If they need me to install it on my car and drive it through the summer and provide feedback, I'm in.....
http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...p=1916&ID=2442
If they need me to install it on my car and drive it through the summer and provide feedback, I'm in.....
http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...p=1916&ID=2442
get creative..it can be done 
Safety Car
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by Van Steel
No thats not the kit. Those are semi-coilovers. True front coilover should be done shortly and the rears after that.
