I have a 90100 mile 1992 Camaro RS convertible. I have just completed the following tasks on my car:

1) Replaced front and rear springs (OEM style).
2) Replaced shocks and struts (KYB).
3) New bump stops on rear axle.
4) Installed Spohn tubular lower control arms.
5) Installed Spohn tubular panhard bar.

What should I do next? Bearing in mind that there is a budget to keep in check, please!

Thanks,

Steve

 

Subframe connectors for sure!!!

 

yea subframe connecters are one of the first things you should prolly do. After that i would do a wonder bar or stb.

 

Sub Frame Connectors. Do they really work? Can you actually, physically feel a difference in the ride or handling of your car after they are installed?

Since my car is a convertible, I noticed that there are not too many manufacturers of sfc's for convertibles that are 3rd gen.

I also noticed that there is no real set style or type of sfc's. For example, I went online and compared Spohn's sfc's to those by TDS (Top Down Solutions). Which is better? Do they do the same job, just taking different routes?

Just curious.................

Oh, a final question that just occurred to me...........

Is it better for the SFC's to be bolted in or welded in? Is there a downside to bolt ons?

Thanks,

Steve

 

I have not done it yet...but if you pay attention to these boards they all say that it is the one most important suspension mod. Try a search and you will see. Also, I think Spohn performance(Sponsor up top) does make a set for convertables and they make top of the line products.

 

"1) Replaced front and rear springs (OEM style).
2) Replaced shocks and struts (KYB).
3) New bump stops on rear axle.
4) Installed Spohn tubular lower control arms.
5) Installed Spohn tubular panhard bar. "


Spohn does make great products, see 4 and 5 above. I am just curious about the different style or approach to solving or remedying a common problem amongst 3rd gen f-bodies.

I would like to do the mod. We will see which project will get my attention first!!

Thanks,

Steve

 

All subframe connectors for third gens try to accomplish the same thing; they help keep the chassis stiff and keep it from flexing and, to a degree, offload stress onto the actual suspension components of the car.

I don't think there is really one "best" set of subframe connectors. If you ask the people here which ones to buy, the answers would range from Spohn's to Kenny Brown's to Alston's and a variety of many other brands. Just keep in mind they all serve the same purpose.

Since you have a vert, I'd personally recommend Spohn's SFCs because I know they have a set specifically made for convertibles.

 

some claim that the spohn ones are better for handling since theyre along the outside (cant think of a better way to describe it) and say the alston (TDS) are better for drag racing. either way you cant go wrong