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Does anyone have any links or advice on suspension mods for someone just starting to work on it. I need basic info on what is best to begin with and what different mods will do for me.
Thanks a lot for any help.
Thanks a lot for any help.
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Depends on what you want. Drag or road racing or perhaps a little of each?\'99 SSM Camaro V6 M5<br />(mod list on cardomain site; too long to list here)<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/v6cam99\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/v6cam99</a> -
Well what sparked my interest was when I read a post in the drag forum about upgrading this type of thing and not so much adding power mods. In particular, something about Little G, and I see he is running mid 13's.
I'm not expecting to run 13's just with suspension work, but that is kind of my question.
What things can I do to compliment my other upgrades? I guess to answer your question, drag is probably more what I would work on.1999 FirebirdComment
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lower control arms and a panhard bar designed for drag would be a good start.Comment
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LCA's are a good place to start and there cheap(around $100 bucks). panhard isnt going to make a whole lot of difference in drag, but is better for handling. then a torque arm. lca's and a torque arm are a very good combo for the track.<a href=\"http://cardomain.com/id/articacid\" target=\"_blank\">2002 35th Anniv. Black Camaro M5</a><br />Mods: Carsound Cat, SLP Loudmouth, Whisper Lid w/ K&N, J&M LCA\'s, ST Springs, eD Stereo(146.7 dB)<br />\'88 K1500 305 V8 Auto(Winter)Comment
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well, panhard might help a bit with wheel hop, and its a cheaper alternative to the torque arm.Comment
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Also LCA brakets even if you are not lowered, you might lower it later anyway. I would do Brackets, Box LCA's and A panhard bar to start, then some SFC's.2005 Cavalier LS Sport M5<br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/firefighter8615\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/firefighter8615</a>Comment
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1st thing you should do or anybody should do is get a set of subframe connectors.. I have the weld on macs.. They were 119.00.. Best suspension mod I have ever done.. after that LCA's, TQ arm, Springs, and shocks, then a PHB..Jeff ..
1998 Firebird.. Built 3.8 with a 125 shot.. 370rwhp,415rwtq.. stock tune!! sold
2002 WS6 T/A.. Bolt ins..448rwhp
2009 G8 GT.. Vararam intake, GXP axleback
1998 Corvette.. Vararam intake, Ti axleback
http://www.fquick.com/slow-v6Comment
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I read that LCA's make the car pretty noisy. I dont have any wheel hop or anything, so would it still be worth it?1999 FirebirdComment
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What makes them noise is the poly bushings.. I would start out with subframes and see if you need any more parts from there..Jeff ..
1998 Firebird.. Built 3.8 with a 125 shot.. 370rwhp,415rwtq.. stock tune!! sold
2002 WS6 T/A.. Bolt ins..448rwhp
2009 G8 GT.. Vararam intake, GXP axleback
1998 Corvette.. Vararam intake, Ti axleback
http://www.fquick.com/slow-v6Comment
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a panhard is prolly the last thing I would do to a drag car. All the panhard does is keep the rear from moving left and right. It does nothing for straight line traction.
LCAs and relo brackets, shocks, torque arm, front k-member & a-arms, sfc's
That's the order I would choose.
- Justin<a href=\"http://www.njfboa.org\" target=\"_blank\">New Jersey F-Body Owners Association</a><br />1987 Camaro LT - 400sbc, Aluminum L98\'s w/valve job, Comp XE 274, Q-Junk 750, 3.23 posi, 4.10\'s soon.<br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.njfboa.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=11\" target=\"_blank\">East Coast F-Body Nationals - August 14, 2005</a>Comment
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