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Jul 3, 2004 | 08:02 AM

Zek

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What suspension setup

Hi everyone,
I'm new to this site and have only posted so far for my dad's 99 silverado for a turbo setup. I would like to say this is a great site w/ lots of good info.

Anyway, I have a 2001 Camaro SS that I think lacks in the handling department. From doing a search my thoughts are these, let me know what you think. This will be daily driven for street and track.

BMR springs
Bilstien HD shocks
35mm front bar w/ rubber bushings
21mm rear bar w/ rubber bushings

Please let me know what you think. I want to improve handling without having traction issues because the rear is to stiff and weight transfer is horrible. I am just looking for a good mix of handling and straight line traction. I know you can't have everything so I'm looking for a good mix.

Thanks
Zek

Jul 3, 2004 | 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Zek

I am just looking for a good mix of handling and straight line traction.

I think that handling formula is inside the holy grail. When you find one, you will find the other.

When you discover this, please post.

Jul 4, 2004 | 12:37 AM

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If the BMR springs lower the car (which I'm guessing they do) you will need LCA relocation brackets to restore lost traction. IMO the setup you mention will be a pretty good compromise between handling and straight line, although I have to say doing corners interests me more personally. The best thing you can do for traction is tires, but then you are back to a compromise again.

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