Best Suspension for a Straight Line Street Car
06-14-2010, 10:49 PM
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Best Suspension for a Straight Line Street Car Ok so ive been slowly building my 2000 ss into a street warrior. Now its time for suspension and a new rear end.
Going with a 12 bolt with 3.73 gears.
Now im looking for the key suspension parts for a car that is being built for a straight line, but is also a dd but only like 2-3 miles a day. Im going to have 15x3.5s up front year round so im obviously not worried about taking any corners.
Everything is completely stock and i no longer have bumpstops as they were cut out for my current tires.
What are some of yalls suggestions while remaining budget friendly.
Going with a 12 bolt with 3.73 gears.
Now im looking for the key suspension parts for a car that is being built for a straight line, but is also a dd but only like 2-3 miles a day. Im going to have 15x3.5s up front year round so im obviously not worried about taking any corners.
Everything is completely stock and i no longer have bumpstops as they were cut out for my current tires.
What are some of yalls suggestions while remaining budget friendly.
06-15-2010, 07:58 AM
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I noticed you are looking for suspension suggestions for your vehicle. And below is all of the part #'s and descriptions of what my suggestions would be for maximum performance.
201621- Single adjustable LCA's and Pan Hard Bar. Will still maintain a great ride quality with the poly bushing on the chassis side and keep the rod end on the rear end which will hold up better than a poly bushing allowing the rear to articulate if needed which will eliminate any binding issues.
http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...roducts_id=141
2012- Lower control arm relocation brackets- Allow you to adjust the LCA's so they are parallel to the surface eliminating wheel hop and increasing your traction performance.
http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...roducts_id=117
So that should do if for your rear end suspension. With this particular kit I am sure you will not be disappointed in the outcome of the performance. And when you have a chance I would also suggest a set of SFC's and a good set of adjustable shock and possibly a front coil over set up to help with weight transfer.
If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I will be more than glad to help.
Thanks
Brad
I noticed you are looking for suspension suggestions for your vehicle. And below is all of the part #'s and descriptions of what my suggestions would be for maximum performance.
201621- Single adjustable LCA's and Pan Hard Bar. Will still maintain a great ride quality with the poly bushing on the chassis side and keep the rod end on the rear end which will hold up better than a poly bushing allowing the rear to articulate if needed which will eliminate any binding issues.
http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...roducts_id=141
2012- Lower control arm relocation brackets- Allow you to adjust the LCA's so they are parallel to the surface eliminating wheel hop and increasing your traction performance.
http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...roducts_id=117
So that should do if for your rear end suspension. With this particular kit I am sure you will not be disappointed in the outcome of the performance. And when you have a chance I would also suggest a set of SFC's and a good set of adjustable shock and possibly a front coil over set up to help with weight transfer.
If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I will be more than glad to help.
Thanks
Brad
06-15-2010, 10:27 AM
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Others won't recommend it but I daily drive my car with a Wolfe rear sway bar. It's a must for consistent launches and keeping both tires planted evenly and keeping it straight.
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I have BMR adj lower control arms (to center the rear tires the best I can in the wheel well.
BMR Panhard bar.. to again center the axle under the car.. And Anti- squat brackets.. because my car is lowered..
and a BMR rear sway bar..
I love the products and I can launch hard with no wheel hop..
BMR Panhard bar.. to again center the axle under the car.. And Anti- squat brackets.. because my car is lowered..
and a BMR rear sway bar..
I love the products and I can launch hard with no wheel hop..
06-15-2010, 09:09 PM
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Great suggestions so far and ill definetely being going with UMI as it has been suggested before anyways. Ill look more into the rear sway bar.
How would UMI's qa1 package with 300lb springs do in the front? And are qa1s any problems with a DD?
How would UMI's qa1 package with 300lb springs do in the front? And are qa1s any problems with a DD?
06-16-2010, 07:02 AM
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Great to hear! Now with a 300lb front spring that is the best all around street and strip set up! I would highly suggest making sure you get the spanner wrench and thrush bearings to allow you to adjust the ride height. But if you are looking for maximum weight transfer the front coil over is for sure the way to go! If you have any other questions feel free to ask.
Thanks
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