More new toys.. Performance expectation?
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Macon, GA
More new toys.. Performance expectation?
VBP rocks! Thanks goes out to Pattie once again for the great parts and service. Anyone that has any first hand experience with the front transverse kit coupled with the Bilsteins please chime in and let me know what your results were. Also, how much of a pain was the TVL to install? FYI, I am also running VBP's 360# rear transverse leaf and rear sway bar.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Forked River NJ
I put this on this winter along with the dual mount rear. I thought the install was very easy to do. I also went with the tubular upper arms. They were more difficult to install than the transverse spring. Of course I have had the suspension out many times before this so it all came apart very easily.
I really like the ride of the tranverse spring vs. coil springs. Much smoother. I have it set on the 2nd softest and it rides and handles great. I can't wait to see what it will do on firmer settings.
I really like the ride of the tranverse spring vs. coil springs. Much smoother. I have it set on the 2nd softest and it rides and handles great. I can't wait to see what it will do on firmer settings.
Drifting
Joined: May 2007
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From: North Royaton Ohio
Not to hijack this thread or anything, but I've actually been thinking about some suspension upgrades somewhere down the line (motor first). I know VBP is the company to go with, but what do I look to do? My rear suspension is 26-year-old-seen-too-many-winters-shot, and my front end has new ball joints and tie rod end links, but the springs are pretty saggy. Any stock-design units that will give me some better corner hugging? I work with a guy with a Ford Jokus with a Bilstein rally car suspension, and I always get flack from him that I can beat him in straight line, but when the turns come it's over. Gotta show him up 
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
Looks like you're sealing the commitment to keep the C3. 
Sorry, no experience with this job, but good luck with it. Btw, while you're at it how about an anti-bump steer kit??
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Sorry, no experience with this job, but good luck with it. Btw, while you're at it how about an anti-bump steer kit??
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Drifting
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Long Beach CA
I put this kit on my '66 coupe, and VBP's upper A arms, a few years ago. It isn't that hard to install, removing the old parts is the hardest part. I had to deal with the C2 bumper brackets that I don't think you have on the C3. I have the spring set up almost full stiff, so it rides hard and handles very well. It's combined with an aftermarket front sway bar, and there is almost no lean in the corners.
