Suspension and Chassis Questions about your suspension? Need chassis advice?

lowered with dragstruts??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 24, 2004 | 02:32 PM
  #1  
89formula#1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,537
Likes: 0
From: Cinnaminson, NJ
Car: 89 Formula
Engine: Carbed 5.7
Transmission: TKO-600
lowered with dragstruts??

Hey guys I have lakewood drag struts, no front sway bar, v-6 rear springs, and lakewood lca's. Now my car sits a little to high and its starting to bother me. Now if I put some sportlines on there would I be defeating the whole purpose of the dragstruts?? I have skinnys to and it just looks so awsome when formulas with skinnys are lowerd. Also I don;t hook till 3rd gear just mashing it from a roll now so you think i'll notice a diff?? thanks
Reply
Old Nov 24, 2004 | 06:06 PM
  #2  
stage20's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,311
Likes: 0
From: p'cola FL
Car: 88 iroc-z/28
Engine: 408 lsx
Transmission: 5800 stall
Axle/Gears: 4.71
sportlines will be useless to you, especially if you have long tubes or dual exhaust.
im having this same delima myself. not sure to use v6 springs or the drag launch spings.

good luck.
Reply
Old Nov 25, 2004 | 08:48 AM
  #3  
IHI's Avatar
IHI
Supreme Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 4,671
Likes: 1
From: Waterloo, Iowa
Car: 86 firebird with 98 firebird interi
Engine: pump gas 427sbc Dart Lil M 13.5:1
Transmission: Oldani TH400 w/ BTE 9" convertor
Axle/Gears: 31 spline Moser/full spool/4.11Rich
I had the same problem, but I also installed trick front springs. I had to go back in and start cutting coils off the front and rear springs to get the stance I wanted. Word of advise, take 1/2 coil at MOST and see where your at since it's pretty easy to take too much and go waay lower than your want.
Reply
Old Nov 25, 2004 | 12:06 PM
  #4  
89formula#1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,537
Likes: 0
From: Cinnaminson, NJ
Car: 89 Formula
Engine: Carbed 5.7
Transmission: TKO-600
I dunno if I want to start cutting my springs. isn't it better to just buy some sportlines?? or will they make the traction worse then a cut spring would??
Reply
Old Nov 25, 2004 | 12:37 PM
  #5  
stage20's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,311
Likes: 0
From: p'cola FL
Car: 88 iroc-z/28
Engine: 408 lsx
Transmission: 5800 stall
Axle/Gears: 4.71
sportlines
cut springs
no traction

if you are into drag racing, get the morosos, not good for corners at all, but those you can trim to fit without killing your spring rate.
Reply
Old Nov 26, 2004 | 01:05 AM
  #6  
89formula#1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,537
Likes: 0
From: Cinnaminson, NJ
Car: 89 Formula
Engine: Carbed 5.7
Transmission: TKO-600
What I wanted from the begining was a really fast, clean all aroudn car.. But it seems I have more went in the drag racing direction cause its alot cheaper then road race, I mean 15 inch wheels are alot cheaper then 18's exspecialy when your takin about 4 inches wide lol
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BrianChevy
Wheels and Tires
10
Aug 8, 2019 02:16 PM
MrPackstin
Interior Parts for Sale
11
Oct 25, 2017 08:09 PM
Jorlain
Exterior Parts Wanted
8
Jun 29, 2017 11:04 PM
92projectcamaro
Engine Swap
4
Sep 29, 2015 07:07 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:56 PM.