Suspension List
Suspension List Hey guys im doing full suspension this winter and bout to order a few things, Just wondering how yall think this will do with my 96
UMI non-ajus. torque arm
UMI "On Car" Adjustable Panhard Bar
UMI Tubular Adjustable Lower Control Arms
Strano 35mm/22mm Swaybars
Bilstien H/D Shocks
Eibach Pro-Kit Springs
and hopefully some UMI subframe connectors when they come out
UMI non-ajus. torque arm
UMI "On Car" Adjustable Panhard Bar
UMI Tubular Adjustable Lower Control Arms
Strano 35mm/22mm Swaybars
Bilstien H/D Shocks
Eibach Pro-Kit Springs
and hopefully some UMI subframe connectors when they come out
Last edited by endobong; Aug 31, 2006 at 12:23 PM.
At the least use revalved Bilsteins with the prokit. Or use the lower spring perches on a set of koni shocks with your stock springs (if money is an issue). The HDs will probibly disappoint you anyway (I am assuming from your proposed mods that you are looking for awe inspiring cornering abilities), they are great for a sporty feel and comfortable ride (better than stock in all areas) but aren't that great if you really start to push the car to its limits, they dive a little too quickly in a hard corner.
FWIW subframe connectors on my vert (BMR weld in) made only a very slight improvement when I was on stock shocks, I would bet now that I have good shocks on the car (which made a huge difference) the improvement due to the subframe connectors would not even be noticable. But I put them on at 14,000 miles so that may be why I didn't notice a big difference. Body hadn't loosened up yet. They do make a great place to jack up the car though. Just thought I would share my experiance.
You will love the Strano bars.
How come you need 2 panhard bars?
FWIW subframe connectors on my vert (BMR weld in) made only a very slight improvement when I was on stock shocks, I would bet now that I have good shocks on the car (which made a huge difference) the improvement due to the subframe connectors would not even be noticable. But I put them on at 14,000 miles so that may be why I didn't notice a big difference. Body hadn't loosened up yet. They do make a great place to jack up the car though. Just thought I would share my experiance.
You will love the Strano bars.
How come you need 2 panhard bars?
Last edited by TA guy; Aug 31, 2006 at 08:13 AM.
I was told by Sam Strano that the HDs shouldn't be used with anything but the stock springs, and he pointed out that where Bilstein specifically says not to use the HDs with lowering springs. I am not saying it won't work, but it is not going to give him the handling he could have.
If you want to get a good explanation of all your options and a good recommendation for what parts you need to get the results you want, I highly suggest you call Sam Strano. He actually told me I needed to spend less money to get the results I wanted. His prices are extremely competetive too.
If you want to get a good explanation of all your options and a good recommendation for what parts you need to get the results you want, I highly suggest you call Sam Strano. He actually told me I needed to spend less money to get the results I wanted. His prices are extremely competetive too.
