Coil Overs?
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Le Mans Master
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From: San Angelo TX
Coil Overs?
Just found this on the VetteBrakes web page and wanted to pass it along to everyone in case they were considering Coilovers for their car.
http://www.vettebrakes.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=12501S
Anyone know anything about this package?
http://www.vettebrakes.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=12501S
Anyone know anything about this package?
Instructor
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Re: Coil Overs? (IcemanZ06)
Do a search on the forum b/c itz been discussed a couple of times. I believe it is a HUGE pain to install and some custom/creative minds need to be on the case when considering this mod. I think itz WAY cool and if you can do it then go for it, but I do know itz a hard mod.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Coil Overs? (IcemanZ06)
Iceman,
That looks like the F-body setup. I don't think you can find coilovers with Bilstein shocks and sway bars for that price.
Xtreme, It not a huge pain to install, but you have to know what to do. Most corvette shops have done them before they'll tell you it's no big deal.
[Modified by zelement, 2:03 PM 6/18/2002]
That looks like the F-body setup. I don't think you can find coilovers with Bilstein shocks and sway bars for that price.
Xtreme, It not a huge pain to install, but you have to know what to do. Most corvette shops have done them before they'll tell you it's no big deal.
[Modified by zelement, 2:03 PM 6/18/2002]
Race Director
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Re: Coil Overs? (Warlock)
Yep, look at the rear sway bar, you can see the bend where it has to clear the pumpkin.
Coilovers are not that difficult to install, just need to move the sway bars forward a bit to clear the coils and the rears need to be adjusted as well. Most shops will charge around 400 for install and alignment and balance.
Coilovers are not that difficult to install, just need to move the sway bars forward a bit to clear the coils and the rears need to be adjusted as well. Most shops will charge around 400 for install and alignment and balance.
Drifting
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Re: Coil Overs? (IcemanZ06)
The install is really not that hard. The most trying part is removing the front spring and cutting the frame hole in the rear. The frame material is pretty tough to cut through. (I tried to use a barrel grinding bit in a drill motor and didn't have much success. A neighbor gave me a milling bit that pretty much cut through like butter). I prefer to do the work myself since I like to do little things like vacuuming the filings, and painting the frame in the rear where the grinding is done; (prevents rust). The small heim-joints that replace the sway bar connectors prevent the moving of the front sway bar. Spreading the shock towers is easy and mine came out perfect since I took my time. All in all about a two+ day job depending on how many hours you are willing to put in. :lol:
