Best suspension setup with these goals in mind

[1slowcamaro]

Hello,

I have read all the FAQ's, done searches, etc., and I wanted to get your opinion on what the best suspension setup would be for me, with the following things in mind:

1) This is a daily driver. The ride can't be ridiculously rough. I understand that a car that handles better is probably going to be a good bit rougher. It just can't be too horrible.

2) I do want the car to handle, and preferably look as well, better!

3) There are quite a few potholes around town. I want to lower it, but more than an inch or so is too much.

4) It's got to be durable. Like I said, it's a daily driver, so I can't be putting on parts that are going to have to be replaced in the next year or two.

5) I don't plan on doing any serious drag racing or autocrossing anytime soon, so I don't need a race setup.

With that in mind, how does this sound?

Eibach Prokit Lowering Springs
Bilstein Shocks (will the basic bilsteins be good enough, or do I HAVE to upgrade to revalves? Like I said, I don't want the shocks crapping out on me in a year or so)
Adjustable Panhard Bar
Roll Bars? What brand and what size?
17X9 TT2 Knock-offs from Discount tire direct
275/40-17 Kumho ECSTA ASX Tires

How does that sound?

Thanks a lot,
Frank

[1slowcamaro]

Re: Best suspension setup with these goals in mind

Also, how are these tires:http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ech+M550+A%2FS

Avon Tech M550 A/S

They seem to be rated pretty highly, how are they?

[UDLOSE98]

Re: Best suspension setup with these goals in mind

Eibach Prokit Lowering Springs
Bilstein Shocks (will the basic bilsteins be good enough, or do I HAVE to upgrade to revalves? Like I said, I don't want the shocks crapping out on me in a year or so)
Adjustable Panhard Bar
Roll Bars? What brand and what size?
17X9 TT2 Knock-offs from Discount tire direct
275/40-17 Kumho ECSTA ASX Tires

Sounds pretty good, but you are forgetting the greatest suspension mod known to man...lower control arms

roll bars? noooo

Sway bars....yes (im not into handeling so someone else will have input on those.)

[BLLDOGG]

Re: Best suspension setup with these goals in mind

the Avon tires are awsome. I have some.

"Adjustable Panhard Bar" - do not get adjustable

and yes, you will need to have the shocks revalved unless you buy them with them described as for lowered 1" or whatever

[1slowcamaro]

Re: Best suspension setup with these goals in mind

and yes, you will need to have the shocks revalved unless you buy them with them described as for lowered 1" or whatever

Why is it that they have to be revalved? Will it hurt the performance, or the life-expectancy? Oh, and I meant sway bars, thanks:bowdown:

[BLLDOGG]

Re: Best suspension setup with these goals in mind

yes. I'm not an expert and searching will reveal some good info but if you do not, you are continuously putting extra pressure on the shocks not allowing them to perform up to there design.