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Old Apr 11, 2001 | 11:15 PM
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shake rattle and roll.....

I have a 91 350 with t-tops and i was wondering if cars without t-tops have such a bumpy ride. I got new shocks in back yet the car is always making cracking sounds, especially by the t-tops when you hit a bump otr crack in the road, and the car is only smooth on smooth surfaces. It never has a decently smooth ride on somewhat of a ropugh surface. Is this normal for cars with t-tops. You can see my car at my website which i provide a link for. Thanks for your time.

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  • Red '91 Z-28 350
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Old Apr 12, 2001 | 07:53 AM
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Every camaro I have had has been T-top and I have never been in one that doesn't drive like a dump truck hahah. The trade off is they handle like they are on rails. It's a good trade if you ask me. I was having some major probs with my 91 being extra harsh and I solved it by putting in factory gm hydralic shocks hahah. It made the world of difference in handling and smoother ride. My car has the stiff ride handleing package and I have had nothing but probs with the after market springs
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Old Apr 12, 2001 | 03:33 PM
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I have an 88 350 with ttops. I bought it last year and noticed the tops maybe quite a bit of noise when on even slightly rough road. It also creaked and made funny noises at times. Well this year I put on a pair of subframe connectors and the creaks and noises are gone and the suspension actually absorbs a lot more of the rough road I foud they smoothed out the ride. It was like a new car. JUST AMAZING. GET SOME

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1988 IROC-Z T-Top "MATTSTOY"
350 Crate engine
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5speed Centerforce clutch, Spohn Sub-frames, Jamex 1.5 Lowering springs, 2 1/2' Exhaust,ram air setup
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Old Apr 13, 2001 | 10:01 AM
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How much are these sub frame connectors and who makes them. Will they really improve my ride as much as you say they do? THanks for your time.
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Old Apr 13, 2001 | 05:11 PM
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Were the t-tops and the 350 stock from the factory? Just wondering becuz I didn't think you could get both of those in 91 and 92.
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