anybody used this spohn setup?
02-07-2011, 11:36 PM
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Car: 1990 camaro rs
Engine: 305 tbi
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73
anybody used this spohn setup?
thinking on using most of this setup for my daily/ autoX camaro, tell me your opinions.
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02-08-2011, 06:48 PM
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Engine: 408 sbc, 3.1L of raw power
Transmission: TKO600, T5
Axle/Gears: Moser 9", 3:70 trutac, 3:23 torsion
Re: anybody used this spohn setup?
skip the coilovers, drag bar and the manual rack if its for AX, other than that, they are good parts, but maybe excessive. Shocks tires steering parts and brakes should be replaced/upgraded first IMO, before all the shiney stuff is needed
02-09-2011, 10:52 AM
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Car: 1990 camaro rs
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Axle/Gears: 2.73
Re: anybody used this spohn setup?
why would I skip the coilovers and manual rack? I understand the drag bar but the manual rack should be better thar the original setup, if I'm not mistaken?
02-09-2011, 11:39 AM
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Re: anybody used this spohn setup?
Have you ever driven a car with manual steering? Not something I would want on a race car, let alone a daily driver. Whats the motivation?
02-09-2011, 06:02 PM
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 92 Firebird
Engine: 408 sbc, 3.1L of raw power
Transmission: TKO600, T5
Axle/Gears: Moser 9", 3:70 trutac, 3:23 torsion
Re: anybody used this spohn setup?
the front coilovers limit you in tire size and and generally not used for a roundy round car for that reason. I had them on my 86 for a while and they are not the best thing going, unless possibly on a drag car, along with other parts, to loose some front end weight, and to be able to use a really long, light spring to help weight transfer.
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Re: anybody used this spohn setup?
Deffinately dont want manual steering for a road racing car....
02-14-2011, 11:36 AM
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Car: 90 IROC 5.7 1LE CLONE 89 GTA 88IROC
Engine: 5.7TPI / 5.7TPI/ 5.7TPI/ 4.3 CMFI
Transmission: 700R4 UPGRADED 700R4STOCK700R4STOCK
Axle/Gears: 3.23 10 BOLT 3.27 9 BOLT 2.77 9BOLT
Re: anybody used this spohn setup?
STRANGE THEY WENT THRU ALL THAT TROUBLE UNDER THE CAR AND LEFT THE 15" RIMS WITH SQUISHY TIRES. WTF?
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02-18-2011, 09:16 PM
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Car: 1990 camaro rs
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Axle/Gears: 2.73
Re: anybody used this spohn setup?
ok so should i just skip the setup then? I'd need to at least upgrade steering parts and suspension parts, steering is gettin a little laggy
02-19-2011, 07:38 AM
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Car: 87 IROC
Engine: LB9
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9 bolt
Re: anybody used this spohn setup?
Try getting your steering box rebuilt and getting a front end rebuild kit. I have a low mileage 88 GTA and all of that still needs to be done. Squishy steering is something all of our f-bodys have now with their age.
There are tons of posts on here for steering and front end tips to get it more firm.
~Matt
There are tons of posts on here for steering and front end tips to get it more firm.
~Matt
02-19-2011, 11:12 AM
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Car: 89 IROC
Engine: 305 TPI / ZZ4 cam
Transmission: Stage 2 700R4, LS1 driveshaft
Axle/Gears: Strange 3.42 w/ Auburn
Re: anybody used this spohn setup?
NAPA should have all the parts you need to rebuild the front steering components.
You could also order a complete kit from Spohn.
You could also order a complete kit from Spohn.
02-20-2011, 01:44 AM
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Re: anybody used this spohn setup?
go to rock auto to get your front end parts cost less then $100. for all the parts (movtech) made in canada stronger then GM.thicker also. then have them zink plated. less then $30. i like the gold zink my self and had all bolts and other parts finished in that. it cost $60 now rust free for ever. spindles and backing plates done in that price also.
this is with the sphon A arms K Member and Coil overs (drag set up)
this is with the sphon A arms K Member and Coil overs (drag set up)
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