Stupid ?, do our 2.8 V6 birds use shocks or struts..
10-31-2001, 12:08 AM
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Stupid ?, do our 2.8 V6 birds use shocks or struts..
I dont even know the difference between shocks and struts, any ways i replaced the stock shocks/struts and still experience a rough ride and it hits even little bumps pretty hard. Whats up 
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86 firebird 2.8
K&N replacement filter
modified air box
MSD ignitor
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K&N replacement filter
modified air box
MSD ignitor
10-31-2001, 03:03 AM
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Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS
Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag
Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56
"Our" cars ALL use struts in the front and shocks in the rear. Maybe your springs are shot.
10-31-2001, 08:20 AM
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Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: WCT5
What size tires are you running?
These cars aren't luxury barges (though they do feel like it in stock form on an autocross course). They aren't going to ride like a caddy. Your new shocks and struts aren't going to Isolate you from bumps and dips, they're going to help you maintain control (traction witht he road) despite these hazzards.
The smaller the aspect ratio of your tires (the shorter the sidewall) the rougher the ride will feel.
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1983 Z28 with LG4, 5 speed, and (unfortunately) T-tops
1983 Z28, NO T-tops, (unfortunately) Auto Transmission (hopefully not for long)
These cars aren't luxury barges (though they do feel like it in stock form on an autocross course). They aren't going to ride like a caddy. Your new shocks and struts aren't going to Isolate you from bumps and dips, they're going to help you maintain control (traction witht he road) despite these hazzards.
The smaller the aspect ratio of your tires (the shorter the sidewall) the rougher the ride will feel.
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1983 Z28 with LG4, 5 speed, and (unfortunately) T-tops
1983 Z28, NO T-tops, (unfortunately) Auto Transmission (hopefully not for long)
10-31-2001, 10:50 AM
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Tires are 16 inches, any add-ons i could use to soften my ride, the sprngs are still good by the way.
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86 firebird 2.8
K&N replacement filter
modified air box
MSD ignitor
Hooker cat back
GNX style wheels
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86 firebird 2.8
K&N replacement filter
modified air box
MSD ignitor
Hooker cat back
GNX style wheels
10-31-2001, 03:39 PM
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Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: WCT5
You could add on a station wagon to your driveway 
. Sorry, just kidding.
If all of your suspension is in good shape you're basically feeling what the car is supposed to be like. If that doesn't make you happy, you may have the wrong car.
Typically the 16 inch tires are going to have a shorter sidewall which transmits more "noise" to the driver. If you like the handling of your car, you'd be unhappy with most vehicles that had a more plush ride to them.
Clem
. Sorry, just kidding.If all of your suspension is in good shape you're basically feeling what the car is supposed to be like. If that doesn't make you happy, you may have the wrong car.
Typically the 16 inch tires are going to have a shorter sidewall which transmits more "noise" to the driver. If you like the handling of your car, you'd be unhappy with most vehicles that had a more plush ride to them.
Clem
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