Guest Pegasus76 Posted April 1, 2003 Share Posted April 1, 2003 I like street racing but i also want to be able to take turns pretty smooth Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted April 1, 2003 Share Posted April 1, 2003 If your not putting any big wheels on the car, probably a regular set of drop springs would make you happy is my guess. I dont have any strut braces on the car yet but supposedly it is good for the front, I know on my Camaro it was a noticeable difference, but that is a much heavier car. Basically stiffening up the chassis takes it out of the loop as bending at every suspension naunce, thusly making your suspension more effective. After lowering the car get an alignment to your desired specs, if you dont AutoX or race the car formally you probably would want to stick with 1º negative camber or maybe even .5º negative, I ran -1.5º on the Camaro and didn't have bad tire wear issues, but some of that could be scrubbing the outside off during track events, who knows. I wish I had more neg camber actually because the car pushed a bit (they tend to want to do that anyway). Another thing you should cover is new strut inserts, especially with a lower, slightly stiffer ride. With less suspension travel it will be a bit harder for the struts to do thier job, and old ones might not be up to the task, especially if they have never been replaced or only replaced once in the cars life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted April 1, 2003 Share Posted April 1, 2003 I had one of the most compliant, yet enjoyable Zs I've owned (Built 14 over the last 17 years...) had Boge struts on TRAX Springs with Energy Bushings everywhere. The car competed VERY WELL in autocross events, usually get 1st or 2nd in SP classes, and I drove it DAILY! I also had a front strut brace and quick steer knuckles on it... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted April 1, 2003 Share Posted April 1, 2003 I have cut stock springs in front and 2+2 cut in back, and even with this "ghetto" setup it handles just freaking amazingly. With some bigger rubber and a little more work, it seriously is like owning a race car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 280Tom'z Posted April 1, 2003 Share Posted April 1, 2003 im pretty happy with kyb struts and eibach lowering springs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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