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Old 10-14-2011, 07:23 PM
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on an 02 camaro convertible... what should be the preferred order one replaces stock suspension parts with performance parts as the funds become available?
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Old 10-14-2011, 07:52 PM
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-Good shocks, like Bilstiens or Konis + lowering springs.
-Subframe connectors - UMI just released 3 point SFCs. Mine are waiting to be installed...
-Hollow sway bars
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agreed with above, but add a cage
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Originally Posted by shine
-Good shocks, like Bilstiens or Konis + lowering springs.
-Subframe connectors - UMI just released 3 point SFCs. Mine are waiting to be installed...
-Hollow sway bars
Just my preference, but after the shocks I would install a 3 point strut tower brace. Makes a huge difference in the front end.
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Old 10-16-2011, 08:01 PM
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How many miles do you have on your vehicle now? Any suspension mods now? What type of power adders?

Let us know and we are glad to help. Thanks!
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Why do you suggest hollow bars?
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Originally Posted by GR8RYD
Just my preference, but after the shocks I would install a 3 point strut tower brace. Makes a huge difference in the front end.
I've heard the three points can cause the windshield to crack?
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Why do you suggest hollow bars?
They're lighter. The center of a bar adds very little to the stiffness of the bar, so a hollow bar will have nearly the same stiffness as a solid one, but be lighter.
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you should probably go with subframe connectors sooner than later.
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Originally Posted by shine
-Good shocks, like Bilstiens or Konis + lowering springs.
-Subframe connectors - UMI just released 3 point SFCs. Mine are waiting to be installed...
-Hollow sway bars
I did exactly what he said:
shocks first (bilstein)
then 2 pt bolt in sfc's (have 3pt UMI's on stand bye in garage now)
hoctchkis strut tower bar
(have not done lowering springs)

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Since I am looking at 700+ at the crank, I was thinking of running some angle iron or box channeling along the inside of the floor along the rocker panels, as well as a tunnel brace.
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