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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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Ok im going first be working on the suspension for my camaro and my goal for the camaro is to have it be able to take the corners confintly but i still want the ride to be comfortable as this will be a daily driver and going on long trips. But i dont wanna be spending a boat load of money for suspension parts but i dont want be buying cheap stuff and get junk. But i have no idea where to begin and I would like to start off on easier things that doesnt require to much know-how. So where should i begin on this quest for a comfortable peformer? Thank you.

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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 06:51 AM
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Ok im going first be working on the suspension for my camaro and my goal for the camaro is to have it be able to take the corners confintly but i still want the ride to be comfortable as this will be a daily driver and going on long trips. But i dont wanna be spending a boat load of money for suspension parts but i dont want be buying cheap stuff and get junk. But i have no idea where to begin. So where should i begin on this quest for a comfortable peformer.
With the exception of the sway bar bushings and end links, replace all rubber with rubber.

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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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Re: where to begin

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With the exception of the sway bar bushings and end links, replace all rubber with rubber.

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sorry i dont know much about suspension. So is that like ball joints, tie rods, and what else? Are these typicaly easy to replace? Thanks.
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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Re: where to begin

Comfort, do the above, along with some new struts/shock and tires. Handling/steering, check the following link, which will provide some ideas of where to start:

http://www.spohn.net/shop/1982-1992-...GM-F-Body.html

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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 12:01 PM
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Re: where to begin

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Comfort, do the above, along with some new struts/shock and tires. Handling/steering, check the following link, which will provide some ideas of where to start:

http://www.spohn.net/shop/1982-1992-...GM-F-Body.html

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thank you. and should i expect any better cornering feel to the car and should all the rubber/shocks/struts at the same time? and should i look into springs?
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