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I have pretty much a stock trans am. The first thing that I want to do is upgrade the handling. What are all of the things that I could do to make my handling great. Actually I want it to be damn good. What are some of the best products to go with?
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Originally Posted by drzayus01
I have pretty much a stock trans am. The first thing that I want to do is upgrade the handling. What are all of the things that I could do to make my handling great. Actually I want it to be damn good. What are some of the best products to go with?
One of the things that most people overlook that makes a huge difference is a good set of tires. You may want to consider upgrading to 17" wheels if you've got the stock 16x8s, too.
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Originally Posted by mitchntx
Shocks, springs, sways and a good alignment.
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Originally Posted by Tailwind
Shocks, springs, subframe connectors, and sway bars will all make a good difference. Konis in the front with Bilstein HDs in the rear is considered a great setup, even on the stock springs.
One of the things that most people overlook that makes a huge difference is a good set of tires. You may want to consider upgrading to 17" wheels if you've got the stock 16x8s, too.
One of the things that most people overlook that makes a huge difference is a good set of tires. You may want to consider upgrading to 17" wheels if you've got the stock 16x8s, too.
What do you think about 18" wheels
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I think 18's put even more stress on your suspension. So your setup becomes even more important. IMO, make subframe connectors your first mod, look for weld in ones, and don't use a brand that reduces your ground clearance, (if you really want improved handling, you WILL be lowering your car via springs) Global West or BMR are good brands for those.
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My road course alignment is:
-2* camber
+4.5* caster
1/16" toe OUT
I had to go to aftermarket lowers to get that much negative camber. Before I could only get -1.2* camber with G2 springs and OTS HD Bilsteins.
For street:
-1* camber
+4.5* caster
zero toe
This setting makes the a tad darty, but you won't wear out the outside edges of your tires.
HTH
-2* camber
+4.5* caster
1/16" toe OUT
I had to go to aftermarket lowers to get that much negative camber. Before I could only get -1.2* camber with G2 springs and OTS HD Bilsteins.
For street:
-1* camber
+4.5* caster
zero toe
This setting makes the a tad darty, but you won't wear out the outside edges of your tires.
HTH
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go to www.lgmotorsports.com or even call them they make the best suspention stuff i think on the market, they got everything youll need
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One thing that a lot of people overlook is nice seats that hold you in when you have a good suspension setup. Trust me, my dad's 79 T/A has Corbeaus in it and it made such a difference over the stock ones. Just make sure to sit in them because measurements don't mean a thing, its all about what fits YOU! Hope this helps.