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RideTech coil-over kits for 93-02 F-body; what do you think(good or bad)?
02-19-2014, 08:23 PM
#21
Thanks for the info Josh, I really appreciate you going as far as posting the graphs. If you are going to be at the goodguys east coast nationals, hopefully we will get a chance to talk about your products in person again. I'll be in a black Z28. I set FTD last year on Sunday, but I did it right after time trials ended. Needless to say, I want that trophy this year.
02-20-2014, 07:47 AM
#22
Thanks for the info Josh, I really appreciate you going as far as posting the graphs. If you are going to be at the goodguys east coast nationals, hopefully we will get a chance to talk about your products in person again. I'll be in a black Z28. I set FTD last year on Sunday, but I did it right after time trials ended. Needless to say, I want that trophy this year.
03-01-2014, 04:31 PM
#26
You gotta check it out, it's an awesome event. They are allowing modern American cars all weekend this year, as opposed to only Sundays before. I'll be there all weekend wasting tires.
10-17-2014, 04:29 PM
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Found this on another thread...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...-trans-am.html
350# x 14" front
And 200# x12" rear
and that thread also indicates that the shocks can be ordered with other spring rates
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...-trans-am.html
350# x 14" front
And 200# x12" rear
and that thread also indicates that the shocks can be ordered with other spring rates
10-17-2014, 04:54 PM
#30
You can currently get them in any spring rate that's available in Hyperco 14" 2.5" I.D. springs, since that's RideTech uses on the front. To do that you have to directly contact
RideTech BTW, I have suggested to Josh the use of 12" springs with 2" spacers since the would give more spring rate options and drop a little bit of spring weight. If you want to go this route with 12"springs ask RideTech first, may be they can also do a setup with 12" springs & spacers combo with their kits. if they can't then send me a PM and I'll point you in the right direction.
RideTech BTW, I have suggested to Josh the use of 12" springs with 2" spacers since the would give more spring rate options and drop a little bit of spring weight. If you want to go this route with 12"springs ask RideTech first, may be they can also do a setup with 12" springs & spacers combo with their kits. if they can't then send me a PM and I'll point you in the right direction.
10-17-2014, 05:13 PM
#31
Found this on another thread...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...-trans-am.html
350# x 14" front
And 200# x12" rear
and that thread also indicates that the shocks can be ordered with other spring rates
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...-trans-am.html
350# x 14" front
And 200# x12" rear
and that thread also indicates that the shocks can be ordered with other spring rates
Id go with at least a 450 lb.in. up to 625 lb.in. depending on your preferred ride height and car usage. In the rear with the springs mounted forward of the axle tubes I'd go probably go with the standard 200 lb.in. for roughly a 175 lb.in. equivalent in the factory rear spring seat location, or a 12" 185 lb.in. for roughly a 162 lb.in. in the factory location. If you want to keep the rear fairly low or have a big/heavy stereo then I'd stick with the standard 200 lb.in. springs.
BTW, there's also 175 lb.in. 12" Hyperco springs roughly = 153 lb.in..
Last edited by 99Bluz28; 10-17-2014 at 05:23 PM.
10-20-2014, 01:40 PM
#33
Just thought I'd jump in here with a few notes.
First, I'm happy to say that Strano Performance Parts has picked up the Ridetech line, including the F-body coil-over kits (all 3).
Second, as is the case with most things I sell I didn't just do it on a whim, but have been using a set of their shocks on a C5 Corvette and they compare favorably to shocks that well proven and more money...
And unlike the game may companies play I wasn't given the shocks for free, not did I ask for them to be free. I paid for them just like you guys. I hate being tainted by 'freebies' and refuse to do it.
Third, the pricing is outstanding for a setup that offers not only damping adjustment, but height adjustment, AND the ability to play with spring rates as well. But I'm shock picky, there are other kits in and around similar pricing, some with damping adjustments too. But they are crappy shocks, with crappy damping curves, and shocks that don't deal with high piston speed impacts nearly as well. Hell many of them aren't even gas-charged shocks to help with shock fade, etc.
Anyway, you can find all 3 RideTech kits on this page: http://www.stranoparts.com/searchbym...=148&ModelID=7
First, I'm happy to say that Strano Performance Parts has picked up the Ridetech line, including the F-body coil-over kits (all 3).
Second, as is the case with most things I sell I didn't just do it on a whim, but have been using a set of their shocks on a C5 Corvette and they compare favorably to shocks that well proven and more money...
And unlike the game may companies play I wasn't given the shocks for free, not did I ask for them to be free. I paid for them just like you guys. I hate being tainted by 'freebies' and refuse to do it.Third, the pricing is outstanding for a setup that offers not only damping adjustment, but height adjustment, AND the ability to play with spring rates as well. But I'm shock picky, there are other kits in and around similar pricing, some with damping adjustments too. But they are crappy shocks, with crappy damping curves, and shocks that don't deal with high piston speed impacts nearly as well. Hell many of them aren't even gas-charged shocks to help with shock fade, etc.
Anyway, you can find all 3 RideTech kits on this page: http://www.stranoparts.com/searchbym...=148&ModelID=7
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Results matter. Talk is cheap. We are miles beyond the success anyone else has had with the 4th gens, and C5, C6, C7 Corvettes,
10 SCCA Solo National Championships, 2008 Driver of they Year, 2012 Driver of Eminence
13 SCCA Pro Solo Nationals Championships
2023 UMI King of the Mountain Champion
10-24-2014, 11:25 AM
#34
Just thought I'd jump in here with a few notes.
First, I'm happy to say that Strano Performance Parts has picked up the Ridetech line, including the F-body coil-over kits (all 3).
Second, as is the case with most things I sell I didn't just do it on a whim, but have been using a set of their shocks on a C5 Corvette and they compare favorably to shocks that well proven and more money... And unlike the game may companies play I wasn't given the shocks for free, not did I ask for them to be free. I paid for them just like you guys. I hate being tainted by 'freebies' and refuse to do it.
Third, the pricing is outstanding for a setup that offers not only damping adjustment, but height adjustment, AND the ability to play with spring rates as well. But I'm shock picky, there are other kits in and around similar pricing, some with damping adjustments too. But they are crappy shocks, with crappy damping curves, and shocks that don't deal with high piston speed impacts nearly as well. Hell many of them aren't even gas-charged shocks to help with shock fade, etc.
Anyway, you can find all 3 RideTech kits on this page: http://www.stranoparts.com/searchbym...=148&ModelID=7
First, I'm happy to say that Strano Performance Parts has picked up the Ridetech line, including the F-body coil-over kits (all 3).
Second, as is the case with most things I sell I didn't just do it on a whim, but have been using a set of their shocks on a C5 Corvette and they compare favorably to shocks that well proven and more money...
And unlike the game may companies play I wasn't given the shocks for free, not did I ask for them to be free. I paid for them just like you guys. I hate being tainted by 'freebies' and refuse to do it.Third, the pricing is outstanding for a setup that offers not only damping adjustment, but height adjustment, AND the ability to play with spring rates as well. But I'm shock picky, there are other kits in and around similar pricing, some with damping adjustments too. But they are crappy shocks, with crappy damping curves, and shocks that don't deal with high piston speed impacts nearly as well. Hell many of them aren't even gas-charged shocks to help with shock fade, etc.
Anyway, you can find all 3 RideTech kits on this page: http://www.stranoparts.com/searchbym...=148&ModelID=7
10-24-2014, 12:35 PM
#35
The S60 has no bearing on the springs. The axle is unsprung weight, not sprung weight so it's not doing to change the rear spring rates.
Personally I prefer more front spring than the 350's they come with, which softer then the LS1 Pro-kit rate and 200 pounds softer than my springs, and 250 less than LT1 Pro-kits. FWIW, stock rates float around 300. I'm going to say between 450 and 550 or maybe even 600 depending on your use and what tires, etc. But the springs are pretty inexpensive in the grand scheme of things.
Personally I prefer more front spring than the 350's they come with, which softer then the LS1 Pro-kit rate and 200 pounds softer than my springs, and 250 less than LT1 Pro-kits. FWIW, stock rates float around 300. I'm going to say between 450 and 550 or maybe even 600 depending on your use and what tires, etc. But the springs are pretty inexpensive in the grand scheme of things.
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www.stranoparts.com --814-849-3450
Results matter. Talk is cheap. We are miles beyond the success anyone else has had with the 4th gens, and C5, C6, C7 Corvettes,
10 SCCA Solo National Championships, 2008 Driver of they Year, 2012 Driver of Eminence
13 SCCA Pro Solo Nationals Championships
2023 UMI King of the Mountain Champion
www.stranoparts.com --814-849-3450
Results matter. Talk is cheap. We are miles beyond the success anyone else has had with the 4th gens, and C5, C6, C7 Corvettes,
10 SCCA Solo National Championships, 2008 Driver of they Year, 2012 Driver of Eminence
13 SCCA Pro Solo Nationals Championships
2023 UMI King of the Mountain Champion
10-24-2014, 01:09 PM
#36
The S60 has no bearing on the springs. The axle is unsprung weight, not sprung weight so it's not doing to change the rear spring rates.
Personally I prefer more front spring than the 350's they come with, which softer then the LS1 Pro-kit rate and 200 pounds softer than my springs, and 250 less than LT1 Pro-kits. FWIW, stock rates float around 300. I'm going to say between 450 and 550 or maybe even 600 depending on your use and what tires, etc. But the springs are pretty inexpensive in the grand scheme of things.
Personally I prefer more front spring than the 350's they come with, which softer then the LS1 Pro-kit rate and 200 pounds softer than my springs, and 250 less than LT1 Pro-kits. FWIW, stock rates float around 300. I'm going to say between 450 and 550 or maybe even 600 depending on your use and what tires, etc. But the springs are pretty inexpensive in the grand scheme of things.
10-24-2014, 01:12 PM
#37
It's still something we should discuss. Not quite that simple, involved bars, alignment, how much street use, etc. Given KDW2's, those aren't super hardcore so I'd likely go softer than stiffer, but again it's a big picture thing.
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www.stranoparts.com --814-849-3450
Results matter. Talk is cheap. We are miles beyond the success anyone else has had with the 4th gens, and C5, C6, C7 Corvettes,
10 SCCA Solo National Championships, 2008 Driver of they Year, 2012 Driver of Eminence
13 SCCA Pro Solo Nationals Championships
2023 UMI King of the Mountain Champion
www.stranoparts.com --814-849-3450
Results matter. Talk is cheap. We are miles beyond the success anyone else has had with the 4th gens, and C5, C6, C7 Corvettes,
10 SCCA Solo National Championships, 2008 Driver of they Year, 2012 Driver of Eminence
13 SCCA Pro Solo Nationals Championships
2023 UMI King of the Mountain Champion
10-29-2014, 01:48 PM
#40
Hyperco (Hypercoil) does off a 450,500, then it skips to a 600, and 650 in their 14" springs.
Hyperco, PAC racing, Eibach, and H&R all make springs in these sizes in a varity of 350+ spring rates. You could use 12" spring(more spring rate options) with a spacer, or possibly without but I can't 100% verify that. T check I would say that with a 14" front springs set the maximum recommended height by RideTech if you still have at least 2" of thread height above the lower spring seat up front then a 12" spring with a 350+ spring rate should not be a issue at all. Just keep in mind that you would need to verify this yourself, or have some one with a set to verify this. Or probably better yet I'm sure Ride Tech could verify this.
Last edited by 99Bluz28; 10-29-2014 at 02:23 PM.