Getting shocks and springs...advice.

[93camaro_zzz]

I am getting shocks and springs soon. My shocks right now are 140,000 originals, and I have stock front springs, and Eibach 1" drop springs in the rear. The problem is, is my car understeers horribly, and it pisses me off. I have an SS front sway, basically stock rear sway (caame with the rear end off of a 1994 T/A) and my rims and tires. I would think it would turn pretty good. So I got to thinking, and obviously it doesnt take a genius to say I need to replace my shocks, but about the springs... Would a good quality, stiff spring in the rear, and a stock soft spring in the front make the car tend to understeer. This is what I was thinking, so I thought just to get a full set. I got the rears for $20 and it really leveled out the car, and I like the looks, just not the performance. I think I am going to go with a 1 1/2" drop this time though. So whats some good brands of both that I can get? I dont care if the shocks and/or springs make the car ride kinda rough, as long as they perform good. I promise, it probably couldn't be worse than now. My car rides rough as hell. Thanks guys, ;)


Edit: Also, what you guys know about aftermarket tie rod ends? I hear those help out alot, as the stock can give a little way during hardcore turning, and change alignment angles, and decrease performance.

[Tru2Chevy]

For good all-around performance you can't beat Eibach pro-kit springs and bilstein HD shocks/struts.

- Justin

[zlexiss]

Check your alignment too, this can make a bif difference. Go to a shop that will do it to your specs, not GM.

Good specs for street car are:
Max negative camber (-1.5* is good goal)
0 toe (will turn better with some toe out, but will get twitchy on you)
manufactuer's caster (4* i think)

[V6Bob]

"Would a good quality, stiff spring in the rear, and a stock soft spring in the front make the car tend to understeer."

It's the other way around. The softer end sticks better, so you'd get oversteer (probably a lot).

[93camaro_zzz]

Thanks guys. And Tru2chevy, I agree with you totally. ;) Also, I have regularly kept up on my alignment. I used to work at NTB/Tire Kingdom. So thats good, and I dont lie, it understeers alot. Im not even talking about when someone idiotically throws their car into a corner, flanks the wheel, and then wonders why it doesnt comply. I am a good driver, and understand all about turning, etc. But anyways, just want to get this solved. Thanks guys, ;)

[93camaro_zzz]

TTT... anyone else?