A few suspension questions
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A few suspension questions I have taken another direction with my car and will be turning it more into something that can be taken autocrossing or roadracing instead of the drag strip (I'll be getting another LS1 f-body soon for the drag racing part 
). The car has a stock motor in it right now. It will be getting the normal bolt ons and a small cam, with 4:10s in a few months. I'm trying to get the suspension sorted out first before doing anymore engine mods. Here is what I have now:
- 1LE front and rear sway bars
- BMR LCAs
- BMR adj. PHR
- BMR STB
My main question is in regards to shocks. I'm considering the Ground Control coilover kit with Eibachs. What shocks should I go with? I'm leaning towards a set of Koni SAs or a some revalved Bilsteins from Sam Strano. What would be the pros/cons of each? What spring rates should I go with for a mainly street driven car with occasional track use? Is the ride adversely effected with a setup like this?
Jason
). The car has a stock motor in it right now. It will be getting the normal bolt ons and a small cam, with 4:10s in a few months. I'm trying to get the suspension sorted out first before doing anymore engine mods. Here is what I have now:- 1LE front and rear sway bars
- BMR LCAs
- BMR adj. PHR
- BMR STB
My main question is in regards to shocks. I'm considering the Ground Control coilover kit with Eibachs. What shocks should I go with? I'm leaning towards a set of Koni SAs or a some revalved Bilsteins from Sam Strano. What would be the pros/cons of each? What spring rates should I go with for a mainly street driven car with occasional track use? Is the ride adversely effected with a setup like this?
Jason
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Re: A few suspension questions A very well balanced and ~inexpensive kit is the SLP/Bilstein kit that came on Y2Y SS'es. It has Eibach progressive springs, Bilstein shocks, 35mm hollow front, 21mm rear solid. It drops 3/4", is very civilized on the street, and is somewhat competitive at the local level.
It will make a HUGE difference on a Z-28/TA/Formula. Guys who I let race my car a few laps were surprised how well balanced the car was for a low-budget suspension.
It will make a HUGE difference on a Z-28/TA/Formula. Guys who I let race my car a few laps were surprised how well balanced the car was for a low-budget suspension.
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Re: A few suspension questions PS - 3.73's are a better choice for AutoX or Road Race. Gears are only legal for AutoX SM (street modified) though.
A Torsen T2R posi is a really worth while investment.
With the 3.73's and the T2R, and a stock engine (2000 SS w/SLP suspension) I would run mid 12's on Saturday, and place in the top 25% in AutoX on Sunday, and drive the kids to school on Monday.
A Torsen T2R posi is a really worth while investment.
With the 3.73's and the T2R, and a stock engine (2000 SS w/SLP suspension) I would run mid 12's on Saturday, and place in the top 25% in AutoX on Sunday, and drive the kids to school on Monday.
