mattsls1

iTrader: (22)

what are the strut tower braces. what will they do for me. also is the slp suspension kit a good deal. would i expect a lot smoother ride than my stock ride.i think they want $660.

Craig98Z28

Strut Tower Brace is a piece that connects across the motor, from one strut tower to the other. There are a couple designs available, and the theory is that they stiffen the front of the car by lessening the amount of front end body twist. They're however usually used for appearance purposes more than physical effect.

The SLP suspension package should stiffen your suspension, giving the feel of a bumpier ride (in most cases).

Ackattack1

iTrader: (7)

On street tires I noticed no improvements in handling with a shock tower brace (our cars have shocks, not struts, so the correct name would be shock tower brace...third gen camaros used struts)

trackbird

iTrader: (4)

You got me thinking (that is dangerous sometimes)....

I went here http://www.hyperdictionary.com/searc...p;define=strut and found this:

\Strut\, n. [For senses 2 & 3 cf. LG. strutt rigid.]

1. The act of strutting; a pompous step or walk.

2. (Arch.) In general, any piece of a frame which resists
thrust or pressure in the direction of its own length. See
{Brace}, and Illust. of {Frame}, and {Roof}.

3. (Engin.) Any part of a machine or structure, of which the
principal function is to hold things apart; a brace
subjected to compressive stress; -- the opposite of stay,
and tie.

For shock absorber....

Definition: [n] a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses; "the old car needed a new set of shocks"

Synonyms: cushion, shock

See Also: air cushion, air spring, damper, muffler, suspension, suspension system


For Damper.....


[n] a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations


A contrivance, as in a pianoforte, to deaden vibrations;
or, as in other pieces of mechanism, to check some action
at a particular time.



Technically,

Since the shock and spring become a coilover and therefore are load bearing....are they a strut? I guess it is a shock, but a MacPherson strut (like a 3rd gen) has no spring and is not directly load bearing (it keeps thing pointed the right directions...but dosen't support weight. Is it a strut? I'm not sure. Based on this definition and the others listed they are all dampers. Or are they???

Thoughts????

mattsls1

iTrader: (22)

what shocks should i look at to get a smoother ride than stock. help me if you can. thanks

trackbird

iTrader: (4)

Matt,

The stock shocks are about as soft and cushy as you will find. My Z was Cadillac smooth (and just as "floaty") when running on the stock parts. If you have stock shocks that are worn out or bushings and such that need replaced, you may not have a "good" ride. But, most people think these cars ride unusually well for "sports cars" on the factory parts. Is your car lowered? How many miles are on it?

mattsls1

iTrader: (22)

my car is stock i just bought it a month ago. there are 37,000 miles on it. it seems a lot more bumpier than some of the other camaros and trans ams i test drove. what do u think i need to replace and with what.

absolut_speed

iTrader: (1)

Tires can effect your ride too. I went from GSC's to Pirellis a few years back and couldn't believe the change. Also check your air pressure if you haven't already.