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first suspension parts
I have a 98 camaro i have alot of mods done to motor and a 9 inch. I am wanting to know as far as suspension parts what would you all buy first, second,third, and so on. and which parts would help the most......THANKS
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I will offer to work with you on designing a suspension to meet your current and future goals. I have done this with several board members. Some bought our stuff and others we were not able to assist due to constraints on their setups. Either way it can be good to talk over.
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Next, for more straight line, get PHB or TA next. For handling, get sway bars.
Really, you need to realistically plan your goals and budget and discuss it with Sam Strano or BMR. Sam's advice is solid and he's a good listener.
At the end of the day, my Bilsteins did more for every aspect of handling, control, and traction than every other mod combined...and with no penalty.
The shocks are the weakest link on these cars, regardless of your goals. Start there first.
We need to know your goals and budget to really be of help.
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LCAs and SFCs are a must i think for any f-body. Especially SFCs if you don't have them yet. I would go SFCs, then LCAs after that. Panhard Rod plants the rear pretty damn well for just daily driving and makes the car feel much more stable. I just wouldn't be doing massive launches with out SFCs first. Especially with that 9". That is just from a chassis stand point not including shocks and springs/coilovers.
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How much power are you making/times you are running?
Are you having problems: axle hop, breaking parts, poor control?
We need more info to really help and only Steve and BMR's responses indicate that they know that.
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Still need to know your budget. Which transmission would be helpful too.
How much power are you making/times you are running?
Are you having problems: axle hop, breaking parts, poor control?
We need more info to really help and only Steve and BMR's responses indicate that they know that.
How much power are you making/times you are running?
Are you having problems: axle hop, breaking parts, poor control?
We need more info to really help and only Steve and BMR's responses indicate that they know that.
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Still need to know your budget. Which transmission would be helpful too.
How much power are you making/times you are running?
Are you having problems: axle hop, breaking parts, poor control?
We need more info to really help and only Steve and BMR's responses indicate that they know that.
How much power are you making/times you are running?
Are you having problems: axle hop, breaking parts, poor control?
We need more info to really help and only Steve and BMR's responses indicate that they know that.
Not to be bashing, but keeping it a street car and ocasionally to the track??? What is wrong with what has been said? The parts that are listed prevent wheel hop, get the torque arm off the tranny regardless of it being a t-56 or 4L60E, and gets the power to the ground for a run with the 9" with tires. Plus the car will still have a everyday driver feel to it. Doesn't sound like he wants a 1.3-1.4 60'. Sorry just don't like the way that what said.
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SFCs are not a bandaid, and not a waste of money. A unibody car relies on the floor pan to tie the front frame and rear frame together. SFC give a lot more suport to the entire chassis. They tie the 2 frame halves together. Yes a cage will add structure. Yes we put SFCs in cars with cages. I have them in my 10PT car and will keep them with the 25.5 cage.