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In the planning stages...and have vague knowledge of suspension. No hands on experience.
I am now in the planning stages for my 5 speed...and want to begin modifications on the suspension before anything else.
Goals are to have have a great balance for all types of driving.
1/4 mile times will be 11.5 at a minimum. Would like to be able to take it to an autocross driving school of some sort and do well, no embarrassment on my car's part. So...great drag race traction and road racing capabilties. Possible? I wouldn't build a high torque motor...but more on top end and mid range than on the bottom.
I would like to do some of the work myself if possible...but probably would need some good help.
Any suggestions? Can I go with all Steve Spohn equipment?
Necessary to use different companies? All Hotchkis?
I am now in the planning stages for my 5 speed...and want to begin modifications on the suspension before anything else.
Goals are to have have a great balance for all types of driving.
1/4 mile times will be 11.5 at a minimum. Would like to be able to take it to an autocross driving school of some sort and do well, no embarrassment on my car's part. So...great drag race traction and road racing capabilties. Possible? I wouldn't build a high torque motor...but more on top end and mid range than on the bottom.
I would like to do some of the work myself if possible...but probably would need some good help.
Any suggestions? Can I go with all Steve Spohn equipment?
Necessary to use different companies? All Hotchkis?
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From: Panama City Beach,Florida
Car: 1989 Camaro
Engine: 406
Transmission: Pro-built 700R4
Heres my setup and it works pretty damn good all the way around.
Rebuilt front suspension with Moog parts.
Steve Spohn adjustable lower control arms,panhard bar,torque arm and sub fram connectors.
1LE sway bars 36mm front 24mm rear
Koni red adjustable shocks/struts
Eibach pro kit springs
Wonderbar
Energy Suspension poly bushings throught the entire car.
This suspension is more suited to turn corners,but does pretty good going strait as well. Also don't overlook the importance of tires. You can do all this suspension work and never be able to take full advantage of it with cheap 15 inch tires and wheels. Try and go with 17's and get good tires to get all the good out of your suspension.
Rebuilt front suspension with Moog parts.
Steve Spohn adjustable lower control arms,panhard bar,torque arm and sub fram connectors.
1LE sway bars 36mm front 24mm rear
Koni red adjustable shocks/struts
Eibach pro kit springs
Wonderbar
Energy Suspension poly bushings throught the entire car.
This suspension is more suited to turn corners,but does pretty good going strait as well. Also don't overlook the importance of tires. You can do all this suspension work and never be able to take full advantage of it with cheap 15 inch tires and wheels. Try and go with 17's and get good tires to get all the good out of your suspension.
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