Suspension recommendations
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From: Lutz FL
Suspension recommendations
Ok, I'm getting near that finishing my running gear, and wanted to get some additional recommendations. Right now I'm installing the VB&P front mono leaf and the rear dual mount leaf. I'm going to end up with either 245/45/17 or 255/50/17 on the rear + front both. The car is a 4-speed with a 4:11 rear, and I am a hard driver, have gone to racing school and maybe will autocross her.
What I am looking for is recommendations for shocks, swaybars and alignment settings. Plus any other ideas you have ;)
What I am looking for is recommendations for shocks, swaybars and alignment settings. Plus any other ideas you have ;)
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From: St. Petersburg FL
Re: Suspension recommendations (Black68Vette)
The alignment specs are in the new VBandP catalog on page 6. They recommend using the Bilstein "sport" shocks and a 1-1/8" front and 3/4" rear sway-bars. You could also use a Koni adjustable if they're set right. :cheers:
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From: Lutz FL
Re: Suspension recommendations (Brian Madderom)
[QUOTE]The alignment specs are in the new VBandP catalog on page 6./QUOTE]
Ah thats the whole problem then, they'd need to actually ship me a catalog for me to have that. I think I've filled out the online request form 3 times over the last 6 months, still no catalog....
Ah thats the whole problem then, they'd need to actually ship me a catalog for me to have that. I think I've filled out the online request form 3 times over the last 6 months, still no catalog....
Burning Brakes
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From: Canton GA
Re: Suspension recommendations (Black68Vette)
Black 68....that bites :(. I hate it when you request info and get no response. Heck I've received 2-3 of their catalogues and haven't ordered a thing from them ever....although I plan on it eventually. I just assumed they got my name from one of the vendors I normally buy stuff from.
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From: Roxbury NJ
Re: Suspension recommendations (Black68Vette)
The alignment specs are in the new VBandP catalog on page 6./QUOTE]
Ah thats the whole problem then, they'd need to actually ship me a catalog for me to have that. I think I've filled out the online request form 3 times over the last 6 months, still no catalog....
Ah thats the whole problem then, they'd need to actually ship me a catalog for me to have that. I think I've filled out the online request form 3 times over the last 6 months, still no catalog....
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From: Springfield MA
Re: Suspension recommendations (lbell101)
OK since I have the catalog... but no scanner.
Here you go. :)
Front
Daily Street
Toe 1/32" in
Camber 0
Caster 2 3/4deg pos
(w/offset) 4 3/4deg pos
Advanced Street
Toe 0"
Camber 1/4 deg neg
Caster 2 3/4deg pos
(w/offset) 4 3/4deg pos
Autocross
Toe 3/16" out
Camber 1 1/2-2 deg neg
Caster 2 3/4 deg pos
(w/offset) 4 3/4deg pos
Track Basic
Toe 0-1/16" out
Camber 1-2deg neg
Caster 2 3/4deg pos
(w/offset) 4 3/4deg pos
Rear
Daily Street
Toe 1/8" in
Camber 0 deg
Advanced Street
Toe 1/8" in
Camber 1/2 deg neg
Autocross
Toe 1/16" in
Camber 3/4- 1 1/2deg neg
Track Basic
Toe 1/8" in
Camber 3/4-1 1/2deg neg
I'll have to see how this formats then maybe edit it.
[Modified by phoenix, 10:55 PM 3/12/2002]
Here you go. :)
Front
Daily Street
Toe 1/32" in
Camber 0
Caster 2 3/4deg pos
(w/offset) 4 3/4deg pos
Advanced Street
Toe 0"
Camber 1/4 deg neg
Caster 2 3/4deg pos
(w/offset) 4 3/4deg pos
Autocross
Toe 3/16" out
Camber 1 1/2-2 deg neg
Caster 2 3/4 deg pos
(w/offset) 4 3/4deg pos
Track Basic
Toe 0-1/16" out
Camber 1-2deg neg
Caster 2 3/4deg pos
(w/offset) 4 3/4deg pos
Rear
Daily Street
Toe 1/8" in
Camber 0 deg
Advanced Street
Toe 1/8" in
Camber 1/2 deg neg
Autocross
Toe 1/16" in
Camber 3/4- 1 1/2deg neg
Track Basic
Toe 1/8" in
Camber 3/4-1 1/2deg neg
I'll have to see how this formats then maybe edit it.
[Modified by phoenix, 10:55 PM 3/12/2002]
Burning Brakes
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From: melbourne,Australia
Re: Suspension recommendations (Black68Vette)
I found that i got better steering input with 255.50.17 rear and 225.50.17 front with Koni adjustables.....i tried it with the 255 on the front but it was hard to get it to turn in properly on autocross tracks.....i had to use way too much throttle steering to overcome the tendency to understeer with the bigger fronts.......with the slightly smaller fronts i get a lower front end(only half inch)which also seems to help with brake feel and enables a quicker turn in particularly on slower corners......guess you just have to experiment to see whats suits your driving style best....john :chevy
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From: Lutz FL
Re: Suspension recommendations (jdunne)
I found that i got better steering input with 255.50.17 rear and 225.50.17 front with Koni adjustables