Ok, my relocation bonus will basically leave about $3k after I move and buy some new stuff (furniture, mostly)... I'm running a completely stock MN6 2000 'vert with base suspension. The car is currently running in the SS class for AutoX (I have BFG R1's on separate wheels already) and I'd like to stay there unless somebody can give me a $3k reason why not :D . Here's what I'm thinking:
Corsa Indy's with X pipe: $750 + $225+ install = $1100
Hotchiss Sway's with metal links: $549

Now the serious question: shocks. The SCCA rulebook allows for any shock, provided "it has no more than two external dampening adjustments". Does this mean I can only put 2-way adjustable shocks on my car? Who the heck makes two-way adjustables? The only ones I've seen are non-adjustable, three way, five way and more... 2 way? Is there such a beast?

Then again, for $1300, I can just say- "Screw you guys, I'm going coilovers..." Anybody know if the WCC coilover kit is any good? I really expected it to be more expensive.... http://store.yahoo.com/corvetteforum/wescoascorul.html
This kit looks like exactly what I'd like to do (except that it completely removes me from the stock class...) Honestly, the car has enough power for me (for now), but it's suspension needs work.
The WCC kit plus Corsas would put me right at $3k.... Tempting... ASP's not a bad class, right? :D :D
And then I could finally ditch the crappy stock shifter for a nice Hurst setup.... :yesnod: :yesnod:

 

Send me the $3000 I'll help you spend it :D
Why dont you do the exaust which sounds sweet, forget the xpipe, unless you hate the popping exaust sound, pick up the hurt or other short throw instead, definatly do the Hotskis sway bars with the bilsteins, and you will have about $1000 bucks left, which you use to get headers. I'm assuming you have a cold intake already. If not, then you should get that as well. That should give you a great handling car, with a little extra umph at the track and street :cheers: That's what I would do, if had 3k to burn. Get the most out of it. :smash:

 

I don't think those coil-overs will keep you in SS for autox. I think that the Hotchkiss might put you out of SS but I'm not sure about that. Get the ZO6 bars instead. Two way adjustables mean you can adjust bump and rebound control. Get the Koni SAs. They are awesome shocks. Here's how I'd spend your money.

Corsa Indy's with X pipe: $1100
ZO6 Sway's with metal links: $300
Koni Single Adjustables: $850
Lower 1": Free
Competition Alignment: $200
Blackwing: $230
B&M Ripper: $200
A&A Frame Savers and Rocker Savers: $120

That will put you at about $3000. Have fun modding and check the autox rules to prevent from being put into a class where you won't be competitive!!!


[Modified by daveydc5, 12:27 PM 3/26/2002]

 

Coilover aren't allowed in stock class- hence the reference to ASP. I cannot put a blackwing or short shifter on in stock class either. If I move out of stock class, I'd go full coil-overs if the WCC ones are any good. Thanks for your input.. Keep'em coming!

 

Sounds like ASP is unavoidable!!! Mod away! You definitely need to get an intake of some type. By far the best bang 4 the buck!

 

Come to LG Motorsports on the 30th bring your money and we will talk :yesnod:

 

If you are going to leave the stock class go with high quality coilovers with matched springrates and swaybars. The more experienced roadracing tuners such as DRM and Mallett can help you get a perfectly matched coilover/spring/swaybar combination for your car at about $3K. Most of the low cost coilovers sold such as the WCC, Breathless and a couple of other vendors is a midrange coilover made in the beginning for Pontiac/Camaro class of cars. Please, I'm not pointing finger at anyone using them but you should be aware of the old saying, you get what you pay for. Maybe your high performance car is worth more when upgrading the suspension.

Ohlins and Penske have entry-level coilovers that together with swaybars and coils will be below the $3k limit. You can see what I'm using in my sig.

The following post have some more interesting info. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=216027

:cheers:

 

Thanks... That was what I was afraid of.... However, here's another Q then: supposing I wanted to stay in the stock class- which shocks would you guys recommend? Koni SA's? Bilstein Sport's?

Seanr- as for your car... Well, let's just say you have the baddest car I've ever seen... If you're ever in the states, be sure to let us know, eh? I said it before, and I'll say it again: wanna trade? :lol: :lol:


[Modified by Umrswimr, 4:20 PM 3/26/2002]

 

Bragg-Smith (Las Vegas) or Bondurant (Phoenix) high performance driving school and you'll get change from your 3K.

 

[QUOTE]Ok, my relocation bonus will basically leave about $3k

OK I know exactly what you should do.

Just send me $2999.99 and I will be glad to be your consultant. ( For a limited time only).
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You've already decided that you want to stay in SS class. Therefore, READ THE RULE BOOK. You can only change the front sway bar, and go with any 2way shock.

For the $3K, I'd replace the front sway bar with a T1 or Hotch unit, get the Koni double adjustable shocks, and spend the rest on motel / travel fees going to every event you can. The secret to AutoX is not in the car prep, but in the driver.

Spend your buck on gaining experience.