Suspension upgrades
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Instructor
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Federal Way WA
Suspension upgrades
I'm looking at getting new coil over springs and shocks. I'd like to lower the ride of the car to reduce the gap over the wheels. I'm running the stock 15's now, but am going to 18's in the near future. What all do you guys recommend? 550 lb springs, and Bilstein Sport Shocks? If yall could post links, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
-Damon
-Damon
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Instructor
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Federal Way WA
I definitely want better street performance, with the occasional track runs every once in a while. I was looking at
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...8&autoModClar=
and maybe http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EIB-06002500550/
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...8&autoModClar=
and maybe http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EIB-06002500550/
Race Director
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Not Coil Over Shock
I definitely want better street performance, with the occasional track runs every once in a while. I was looking at
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...8&autoModClar=
and maybe http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EIB-06002500550/
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...8&autoModClar=
and maybe http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EIB-06002500550/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BSN-24-184526/
Le Mans Master
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these will fit the front of your car and other venders carry variations
http://www.summitracing.com/search/B.../?autoview=SKU
http://www.summitracing.com/search/B.../?autoview=SKU
Le Mans Master
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
The more importance you place on handling and trackday performance, the more homework I'd suggest doing before spending much money. There's a bit more to it than simply changing tires, springs and shocks.
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Drifting
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From: Austin Texas
What is the gap now? I have a small block car that has the a/c removed and aluminum heads. The gap was huge in front and back. I just installed the 550# springs from wilcox and it dropped the front 1.5 in.
I changed the rear spring to a vb&p 360# spring and have koni shocks set on 5. To me, there is nothing harsh about the ride quality. I do have stock size tires. I have read that this is close to the gymkahana or fe7 upgrade option.
It feels much less bouncy and sits lower.
I changed the rear spring to a vb&p 360# spring and have koni shocks set on 5. To me, there is nothing harsh about the ride quality. I do have stock size tires. I have read that this is close to the gymkahana or fe7 upgrade option.
It feels much less bouncy and sits lower.
Instructor
Joined: May 2011
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From: Orange Ca
I'm looking at getting new coil over springs and shocks. I'd like to lower the ride of the car to reduce the gap over the wheels. I'm running the stock 15's now, but am going to 18's in the near future. What all do you guys recommend? 550 lb springs, and Bilstein Sport Shocks? If yall could post links, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
-Damon
-Damon
http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...&SubGroup=1935
Burning Brakes
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From: Kalispell MT
Here is the link to my build thread that is very similar to your request...Hope it helps & gives you motivation.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...-upgrades.html
Shortcut to the result...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...-upgrades.html
Shortcut to the result...