My suspension, and how it works.... - FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com Message Board

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

My suspension, and how it works....

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • My suspension, and how it works....

    I've got a 99 Camaro (as my sig says). I just installed 1LE rear springs today. Here's my full suspension now:
    Front: WS6 Springs (292lbs/in linear rate)
    Bilstein HD Shocks
    1LE 32mm Sway Bar
    BMR Strut Tower Brace
    Rear: 1LE Springs (130-180lbs/in progressive)
    Bilstein HD Shocks
    1LE 21mm Sway bar
    1LE Panhard Bar

    With all of that except for the 1LE rear springs, it was pretty good, much better than stock, but was still a little loose on the free way, quite a bit of nose-up and nose-in, and a decent bit of body roll.
    The 1LE rear springs made it perfect. Much of the nose-up/nose-in is gone, body roll is much less, and the car is generally tighter on the road. It's great on the freeway now. It has just a tad of oversteer, but not enough to be dangerous. The rear tires will break loose relatively easily, but it's easily controlled with the throttle. Acceleration out of turns and from a roll is much better.
    I would definately recommend it for anyone.
    Wife and a dog, they both think they\'re Kujo.<br /> <br />1999 3.8 A4 Y87<br />Navy Blue Metallic<br />BFG G-Force KDWS 275/40/17s, <br />WS6 Wheels (17x9)<br />Phoenix Transmissions 2400 Stall Converter<br />FRA, Holley Powershot filter, Whisper Lid, Ported Throttlebody<br />2000 manifolds, Flowmaster, WS6 Tail Pipes, <br />MSD 8.5mm Wires, MSD Coils, Autolite plugs<br />Performance Cryogenics treated rotors<br />1LE Sway Bars and panhard rod, 1LE front springs w/SLP Bilsteins, stock rear springs w/ 3rd Gen Bilsteins, BMR STB, KBDD SFCs, 1LE rear lower control arms, 1LE front lower control arms<p>1968 Chevelle Malibu 327 TH350

  • #2
    If you wanted to improve on that current setup, possibly make it handle more neutral even, you could try one of the following:

    1) Swap the front bar for a 35mm. Your ride quality will remain the same, but the body roll will reduce futher and you will have less of a tendancy to oversteer - it should be very neutral.

    2) Get the 1LE front springs, they're stiffer and will also reduce oversteer, however they will affect ride quality.

    3) Get the shocks revalved. The Bilstein HDs are probably at there limit with those springs and you would do yourself a favor to strengthen the rebound on the shocks - especially the fronts. It will make the car easier to control and should make it ride better too.

    1/3 are my best suggestions, #2 is just an idea if you're bored ;)
    2002 5-spd NBM Camaro
    Details: www.1lev6.com

    Comment


    • #3
      guardsman what part of ca you from im in the bay and sorry im not answering your question [img]tongue.gif[/img]
      My ride: <br /><a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/youngdeezy\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/youngdeezy</a><br />98 Firebird 3.8L A4<br />Mods:80 seires flow master muffler<br />dual exhaust 3\" pipes,whisper lid<br />k&N filter,3.42 gears and LSD, 180 thermostat, free ram air mod & 1/2\" raised air box + some apperance mods<br />1/4 mile 15.8 @ 85mph<p>I\'ll see you in the traffic...

      Comment


      • #4
        Wasn't a question...thanks, though Dominic. I like the set-up I have now (that's what the post was about :D ). The oversteer is just right, almost neutral, but just a tad that helps out where needed.
        YounGDeezy, I live in the Central Valley, work in Menlo Park.
        Wife and a dog, they both think they\'re Kujo.<br /> <br />1999 3.8 A4 Y87<br />Navy Blue Metallic<br />BFG G-Force KDWS 275/40/17s, <br />WS6 Wheels (17x9)<br />Phoenix Transmissions 2400 Stall Converter<br />FRA, Holley Powershot filter, Whisper Lid, Ported Throttlebody<br />2000 manifolds, Flowmaster, WS6 Tail Pipes, <br />MSD 8.5mm Wires, MSD Coils, Autolite plugs<br />Performance Cryogenics treated rotors<br />1LE Sway Bars and panhard rod, 1LE front springs w/SLP Bilsteins, stock rear springs w/ 3rd Gen Bilsteins, BMR STB, KBDD SFCs, 1LE rear lower control arms, 1LE front lower control arms<p>1968 Chevelle Malibu 327 TH350

        Comment

        Latest Topics

        Collapse

        FORUM SPONSORS

        Collapse
        Working...
        X