New QA1 coilover kit out
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Team Owner
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From: Boston, Dallas, Detroit, SoCal, back to Boston MA
New QA1 coilover kit out
Thought I'd post this for those who don't have the coin for a set of Penskes.
They use the Hardbar mounts that I'll be using for my install
They use the Hardbar mounts that I'll be using for my install
Yes, Vansteel is now selling a new kit for C4's, and soon, a similar version for C5's and C6's. We (Hardbar) designed the upper clevis, and the lower rear C4 mount and did dyno development on the shocks. Best bang for the buck you can get either in a single or double adjustable. They are 100% each dyno tested, and are 100% made in USA and cost less than the competition.
http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...&SubGroup=1906
http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...&SubGroup=1906
Racer
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From: BOHEMIA NY
Those might fit the factory upper mounts on the early 84-87 with some bending.
Your springs that you used look much wider.
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Coil-Over Spring, 2.5 in. Inside Diameter, Silver Powdercoated
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
Racer
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From: BOHEMIA NY
400# in the front and 275's in the rear,
Coil-Over Spring, 2.5 in. Inside Diameter, Silver Powdercoated
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
Coil-Over Spring, 2.5 in. Inside Diameter, Silver Powdercoated
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
I know the ones on the kit are 2.25" and 2.5" inside dia springs.
Same ones used on the drm bilstein coilover kits i believe.
Le Mans Master
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Try here..
http://www.exoticmuscle.com/
They may be working on the site. I am currently unable to get to the parts sections.
http://www.exoticmuscle.com/
They may be working on the site. I am currently unable to get to the parts sections.
Last edited by rickneworleansla; Jun 4, 2009 at 01:54 PM.
Melting Slicks
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I saw these in the other coil over thread in the AX section, but I wonder how these will work with track spring rates (ie 600+ in the front, 400+ in the rear). I'm tempted, but I'd hate to blow $1700 to find the shocks suck and don't have enough adjustment range.
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Just measured them, they are 3-5/8" od
Racer
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Give him a call,he is a very cool guy to deal with.
He also told me if i wanted to go with these,he would work through any issues with me because i have a early 87 c4.
I guess he is looking for a guinie pig.LOL
Melting Slicks
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Spoke to Paul at Vansteel,those are the kind of rates he uses on these for track cars.
Give him a call,he is a very cool guy to deal with.
He also told me if i wanted to go with these,he would work through any issues with me because i have a early 87 c4.
I guess he is looking for a guinie pig.LOL
Give him a call,he is a very cool guy to deal with.
He also told me if i wanted to go with these,he would work through any issues with me because i have a early 87 c4.
I guess he is looking for a guinie pig.LOL
Melting Slicks
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Spoke to Paul at Vansteel,those are the kind of rates he uses on these for track cars.
Give him a call,he is a very cool guy to deal with.
He also told me if i wanted to go with these,he would work through any issues with me because i have a early 87 c4.
I guess he is looking for a guinie pig.LOL
Give him a call,he is a very cool guy to deal with.
He also told me if i wanted to go with these,he would work through any issues with me because i have a early 87 c4.
I guess he is looking for a guinie pig.LOL
Van Steel good people to deal with
