What would be the best Suspension Set Up for my car?? Please Read!!
12-06-2002, 01:45 PM
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What would be the best Suspension Set Up for my car?? Please Read!! I have an '02 SS, with the eibach pro-kit and GM shocks (no Bilstien). I also have a STB and SFCs. I am planning on ordering LCAs, Relo Brackets, and adj. PHR. Now, I am beginning to second guess if that is the right thing to do. I haven't ever auto x my car, but I might someday. That is not my intention. I do like driving back roads quickly, hugging the curves. I haven't taken my car to the track yet, but I will soon. I do have a little bit of wheel hop.
Do I need all of the above listed (LCA, Relo, PHR)...or should I get front/rear/both swaybars, or front/rear/both re-valved shocks....I just don't know what would be the best set up. Or do I need it all? Should I just replace the bushings on the swaybars?
I was also recommended to get poly/poly on the LCAs. Would the rubber/poly be better for corners...but poly/poly better for straight? Is there that much of a difference? I will not be driving my car around corners rediciously fast...it's just not worth wrapping it around a tree. I just want it to perform well under moderate conditions. I will most likely drag more than I will auto x.
I did some searches, but I am starting to get more confused. <img border="0" alt="[Banging Head]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_banghead.gif" />
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Do I need all of the above listed (LCA, Relo, PHR)...or should I get front/rear/both swaybars, or front/rear/both re-valved shocks....I just don't know what would be the best set up. Or do I need it all? Should I just replace the bushings on the swaybars?
I was also recommended to get poly/poly on the LCAs. Would the rubber/poly be better for corners...but poly/poly better for straight? Is there that much of a difference? I will not be driving my car around corners rediciously fast...it's just not worth wrapping it around a tree. I just want it to perform well under moderate conditions. I will most likely drag more than I will auto x.
I did some searches, but I am starting to get more confused. <img border="0" alt="[Banging Head]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_banghead.gif" />
Thanks everyone!
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12-06-2002, 03:14 PM
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Re: What would be the best Suspension Set Up for my car?? Please Read!! Based on what you've said is confusing you, a good place to start would be to call Sam Strano 800-729-1831
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Re: What would be the best Suspension Set Up for my car?? Please Read!! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by SSuperSSport:
<strong> Or do I need it all? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Jeff, all the mods you mentioned will make your car perform all that much better, as for the bushings in the LCA's I think you would be happy going either way. I do think the addition of Bilstien shocks would be good but for some reason you choose not to when you did your springs? I think you're going down the right path and should stick to it, good luck.
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<strong> Or do I need it all? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Jeff, all the mods you mentioned will make your car perform all that much better, as for the bushings in the LCA's I think you would be happy going either way. I do think the addition of Bilstien shocks would be good but for some reason you choose not to when you did your springs? I think you're going down the right path and should stick to it, good luck.
Al
12-06-2002, 03:49 PM
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Re: What would be the best Suspension Set Up for my car?? Please Read!! I just talked to Sam. My goodness, there are so many options!! He really knows his stuff!!
I didn't do the shocks when I did the springs because: 1) I didn't realize that I needed them so badly and 2)I didn't have the money at the time.
I most likely will get some bilstein HDs or re-valves, a 35mm from sway bar, LCA's & Brackets, and maybe a PHR.
Any other suggestions will definately be appreciated!!
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I didn't do the shocks when I did the springs because: 1) I didn't realize that I needed them so badly and 2)I didn't have the money at the time.
I most likely will get some bilstein HDs or re-valves, a 35mm from sway bar, LCA's & Brackets, and maybe a PHR.
Any other suggestions will definately be appreciated!!
<img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
Jeff