GTA Suspention vs. Trans Am Suspention
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GTA Suspention vs. Trans Am Suspention
I was just reading this article on the GTA Notchback (http://www.highperformancepontiac.co...k/ram_air.html) . It says the GTA had a more comfortable ride. I hate how hard my Trans Am's ride is and was wondering what I need to change to make it more like the GTA? What makes the difference? Thanks!!!
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Re: GTA Suspention vs. Trans Am Suspention
there is no T is suspension
GTAs came standard with WS6---Trans Ams did not. So if its non WS6 suspension they are different in many ways
However---you mention a comfortable ride??
A F41 suspension will ride better---sort of like a Cadillac of old. (okay not that bad!!!) A bit floaty and not great in the corners. So F41 Trans Am would have a more comfortable ride then a GTA....that article is out to lunch.
GTAs came standard with WS6---Trans Ams did not. So if its non WS6 suspension they are different in many ways
However---you mention a comfortable ride??
A F41 suspension will ride better---sort of like a Cadillac of old. (okay not that bad!!!) A bit floaty and not great in the corners. So F41 Trans Am would have a more comfortable ride then a GTA....that article is out to lunch.
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Re: GTA Suspention vs. Trans Am Suspention
I wish I could drive a WS6 to feel the difference. Has anyone driven both?
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Re: GTA Suspention vs. Trans Am Suspention
I drove an F41 Trans Am a few years back. It sucks--but it rides nice.
However WS6 still rides pretty good--while giving you much more handling capabilities.
However WS6 still rides pretty good--while giving you much more handling capabilities.
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Re: GTA Suspention vs. Trans Am Suspention
GTA's always came fully loaded. I know the Ultima seats weigh a lot more, plus leather does too. Someone here tried to log springs to suspensions and cars and gave up, it was somewhat random but I do know the stock springs in my 86 are thicker coils than my 89 and they're both loaded WS6 cars. I'm sure the complaints over ride made them soften the back more over the years as thats where most people feel a rough ride... coming from stiff rears.
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