Suspension Mods
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Suspension Mods i am looking to do some relatively cheap suspension mods to my bolt on 95 z28. the car already has UMI strut tower brace as well as UMI rear sway bar.
right now im just looking to do some mods to help it ride and handle better, i was thinking next i should do a panhard bar?
please let me know what you think i should do next.
thanks
right now im just looking to do some mods to help it ride and handle better, i was thinking next i should do a panhard bar?
please let me know what you think i should do next.
thanks
For ride and handling the panhard bar wont help but you willl need an adj if you lower the car. Shocks and springs will help the most. If its more of a track car and you're looking to hook up go with a torque arm and lower control arms and maybe subframe connectors
What size is the rear sway? If it's a drag bar, it's going to adversely affect handling, especially if you're NOT drag racing, lol.
Otherwise, yeah, shocks/sways are going to make a lot bigger difference than a PHB, STB, and having an unbalanced set of sways.
Otherwise, yeah, shocks/sways are going to make a lot bigger difference than a PHB, STB, and having an unbalanced set of sways.
30mm on a Z28. The balance still isn't that good there (30/22). For a 22 a 35 is recommended I believe.
But yeah, a front bar and shocks will make a big difference.
So, you're just looking for cornering/street manners? What do you do with the car?
But yeah, a front bar and shocks will make a big difference.
So, you're just looking for cornering/street manners? What do you do with the car?
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edit: and for further improved handling and especially ride get some good shocks, not cheap over the counter replacements.
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Verdad Gallardo If you already have a good rear bar, might as well get a good front bar! Front bar's wont necessarily help with drag racing, but if you're not at the track primarily, it's worth it IMO.Koni 4/4's would probably be a good pick if you can afford them, that way you can adjust the shocks between street/strip.
Good sways/shocks will go a long ways!
Good sways/shocks will go a long ways!
Hello
I just wanted to suggest that you could always go with a rear suspension package for a better ride quality with poly bushings. And if you are looking for better traction performance a set of Lower Control Arm Relocation Brackets will be your solution. Below is a link to show you what all UMI Performance has to offer.
http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...d7eveablbql4o1
If you have any other questions feel free to ask! And we are offering a 15% off sale until the 21st. So now would be a great time to save $.
Thanks
Brad
I just wanted to suggest that you could always go with a rear suspension package for a better ride quality with poly bushings. And if you are looking for better traction performance a set of Lower Control Arm Relocation Brackets will be your solution. Below is a link to show you what all UMI Performance has to offer.
http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...d7eveablbql4o1
If you have any other questions feel free to ask! And we are offering a 15% off sale until the 21st. So now would be a great time to save $.
Thanks
Brad
