MAYH3M

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Hey Guys,

I currently own a Roller Project (98 Z28) and it has QA1 Coilovers in front (Unknown Spring Rate) and QA1 Shocks in back.

I'll be quite honest, I don't know too much about Coilover Struts to decide whether I should keep the Fronts and pickup a Rear Kit, or switch back to the stock Suspension.

All I know, is that when the car is finished, I would like it to handle wonderfully on an autocross/road racing track, hook decently on the street/strip and be able to drive around town no problems.

Can anyone shed some light on the topic?

Thanks,
Jim

libertyforall1776

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There are no struts on 4th Gens, they are coil-over (in front) shocks stock.

Start out reading:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...up-review.html

&

https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...eal-world.html

JD_AMG

^ What the above posts says + QA1s are drag shocks, they are only going to hurt your handling and ride quality. Look into handling/sport shocks like Bilstien or Koni, and stay away from non-gas charged drag stuff like Afco, QA1, Strange etc.
What you are looking for has been covered many many times, search this forum.

99Bluz28

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Handle wonderfullyand QA1 shocks, just don't mix.
Been there, done that!

CHRIZ28

iTrader: (15)

So is there not a coilover that will handle well?

Chris

99Bluz28

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It depends on how much you're willing to spend.

CHRIZ28

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Any more info? You can pm me if you'd rather. I just really like the adjustability of my QA1's up front, but wish they were a better handling shock/spring combo. I was planning on going with the koni/strano setup, but would much rather have coilovers all around.

Chris

libertyforall1776

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Is anyone really making rear 4th Gen coil-overs?

Cumbias

Edelbrock makes front coil-overs

CHRIZ28

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http://www.spohn.net/shop/1993-1997-...le-Shocks.html

Chris

MAYH3M

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Well, the point of the question here was to see what is more ideal, the stock suspension or keeping the current setup.

JD_AMG

Here are some adjustable coilovers made for handling:
http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=20&ModelID=7
You can also look into race bilstiens or penske shocks (both are custom valved for you).
http://www.unbalancedengineering.com/Camaro/

Or you can put the ground control adjustable coilover sleeve over your front shocks, thats a much cheaper alternative. And you can buy an adjustable spring perch that mounts to the axle and lets you adjust height (I think this is a ground control piece too).
There have been numerous threads about why running a coilover stlye in the rear is looked down upon, mostly because the mounting point is not strong enough.