I have an '84 TA and I plan on replacing every suspension component exept for solid pieces that really don't make a difference like control arms, will lowering a thirdgen screw it up more than help handling?? I read someones response about the pinion angle changing and the rear end becoming ****eyed?? I plan on doing this all myself any recomendations?? I've got Eibach springs,koni struts/shocks,energy bushings/ball joints,tie ends, (frame connecters,strut tower brace,if money permits) would a 2" drop considered ridiculous? I'm looking for a really tight "new car feel". this is going to cost me a fortune,has anyone done this? is it worth it?

 

I meant to write "Ive got in mind..." I haven't actually purchased anything yet,

 

My opinions:
An adjustable panhard bar will fix the rear alignment problem(side to side). I dropped mine about 1.5 inches and it's about 1/4 of an inch off, so I didn't bother with the adjustable panhard bar. Stock lower control arms are strong enough, but you should get lower control arm relocation brackets--they make a definite improvement. I lowered mine 4 years ago and haven't had any problems with pinion angle. However, I instantly had really bad wheel hop after the lowering job. I lived with it for a few years before I custom made some LCA relocation brackets. The wheel hop is now gone, it handles better in the corners, launches better, and high speed stability is much better. Get a good performance alignment(not stock). I hate to repeat myself again, but get the LCA relocation brackets--money well spent. I would absolutely do the subframe connecters. Keep in mind that none of this has to be done at the same time. In an ideal situation(no money limits), doing it all at once is the way to go. However, in the real world, I would do the mods in this order.
frame connecters
LCA relocation brackets
bushings/ball joints/tie rods/torque arm bushing (all as needed)
springs/stuts/shocks
adjustable panhard bar if you don't like how the rear is setting
aftermarket or upgraded sway bars if it still isn't tight enough.
After having my third-gen for 7 years, the above is the order I wish I used when upgrading my suspension. If you truly appreciate a tight suspension, it's absolutely worth the money spent.

The screwed up order I did mine in.(don't do it this way)
1.5 inch drop springs
alignment/check front suspension(good)
struts/shocks
front aftermarket 1 5/16 sway bar(stock 7/8 inch)
torque arm bushing
subframe connecters
rear 1 inch sway bar(mine came without a sway bar at all on the rear)
LCA relocation brackets.




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82 camaro--original steering wheel, brake/gas pedals, seats--everything else modified
82camaro

 

thanks,that sounds logical enough.