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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 07:14 PM
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What more suspension upgrades?

Hi there...

I am planning doing some more suspension upgrades to my 87 Camaro.

I have done quite a few so far but I still want a little bit more handling and cornering from the car. I actually feel that the car still doesn't perform as well..

Here are my mods so far:

*Eibach lowering springs.

*KYB adjustable shocks

*Spohn Sway bars (front & rear) with poly bushings.


I am now waiting on a package which includes:

* Poly bushings on: Panhard bar, Lower rear control arms, Front A-arms

* LCA relocation brackets.


This is my current mod so far. I have also done a lot of tuning and rebuilt the whole engine and tranny last winter and have also put a Auburn POSI differential carrier with 3.42 gears inside the rear axle.

I have been thinking of SFC's??..What are your recommandations on those?. I have used Spohn performance on most of my parts so far and I am VERY satisfied with that brand and will probably use them for the future also.

My back tires are currently 255/40/18 with the IROC replica chrome wheels. I know some of you are going to make comments about the tire diameter since my tires are a little on the "big" side of the total diameter but I am going to buy new rims and tires very soon so that will be fixed..

Any suggestions appreciated..
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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Re: What more suspension upgrades?

My opinion is that SFC's should be the first mod on any 3rd gen car. Also on a20yr+ old car everything that is a wear part should be replaced.

Spohn SFC's are a good choice, I installed their tube type design when they first came out. A good product with good results on my car.
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 06:28 PM
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Re: What more suspension upgrades?

Originally Posted by DJP87Z28
My opinion is that SFC's should be the first mod on any 3rd gen car. Also on a20yr+ old car everything that is a wear part should be replaced.

Spohn SFC's are a good choice, I installed their tube type design when they first came out. A good product with good results on my car.

I think the next thing would be the SFC's since I have heard a lot of good satisfaction on those.

I hear that you are familiar with products from Spohn. Mayby I will go for their SFC's then...

I have also been been thinking of making my own since I have access to a steel factory with all kinds of angle irons, steel plates, flat irons etc. etc.

Have anyone of you made your own SFC's???
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 10:21 PM
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Re: What more suspension upgrades?

I made my own.
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 05:50 AM
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Re: What more suspension upgrades?

Originally Posted by FueledSoul
I made my own.

Sounds good..Do you have any pictures of those???
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 02:47 PM
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Re: What more suspension upgrades?

Also, if not done yet, would be the wonderbar (ie steering brace) - makes a huge difference in the front end. Either grab one off a JY IROC or Z28, or order the TDS one.

And a strut tower brace helps alot in the front - not as big a difference as the wonderbar, but noticeable for sure.
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 01:47 PM
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Re: What more suspension upgrades?

Originally Posted by camaronewbie
Also, if not done yet, would be the wonderbar (ie steering brace) - makes a huge difference in the front end. Either grab one off a JY IROC or Z28, or order the TDS one.

And a strut tower brace helps alot in the front - not as big a difference as the wonderbar, but noticeable for sure.

Sorry, forgot to mention that. I have a wonderbar also. I think that helped out a lot on the steering so I agree with you on that one.

I haven't got a strut tower brace yet but I have been thinking on getting one of those too. Would the strut tower brace make any noticeable effect??
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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Car: 84 Z28 / 88 Trans Am / 87 base
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Axle/Gears: 3.73 open / 3.23 posi / 3.42 open
Re: What more suspension upgrades?

Yes, about the same as the wonderbar did below.
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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Re: What more suspension upgrades?

an adjustable phb would help center the rear since your car is lowered

also second sphon sfc, best mod you can make for the money!
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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Re: What more suspension upgrades?

SFCs were the second chassis mod I did- should have been the first! The thing drives like a Lexus by comparison to before. Wonderbar I did first- got the TDS one(best one on the market- the 3rd bolt hole makes it a snap to insert. You will understand when you read the instructions. 20 minutes, start to finish...). Made an incredible difference- really stiffened things up. The STB I barely noticed an improvement with, but it looks cool!
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