Cascade Crew

scott in wa. · Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:36 am Post subject: Almost ready to do front end

1988 Camaro

Got the K member from the wrecking yard, $100
Got the energy suspension a arm bushings and a bra (to cover the paint thats peeling) from summit, $140
Need a few more bushings and two tie rods, two Napa ball joints and should be ready.

I was looking at front struts,
Some one got a set they didn't use? Iam looking at them.
Thanks
Scott

Twilightoptics · Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:40 am Post subject:

Get the kYB GR-2 Struts. They are the best bang for the buck. I love mine.

I'm thinking about putting their shocks i nback, instead of my lakewood drag shocks. (Don't like them)

Dewey316 · Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:44 am Post subject:

You need the lakewood 70/30's out front pauly. Wink

That will get you those 1.5 60' times.

scott in wa. · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:04 am Post subject: struts and shocks

I found these, I e-mail they guy, he says they are brand new, but the pic is just a generic one.

are these the ones??

Seems cheap for all 4 two struts and two rear shocks.??????

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8057663887&sspagename=ADME%3AL%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A1

Twilightoptics · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 9:59 am Post subject:

Dewey316 · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:03 am Post subject:

But you need to get the weight to transfer back there. Drop the front sway bar, and some 70/30 struts, and then you are going to start the weight transfer. You won't know if you need stiffer springs, until you see what the car does when you actualy trasfer the weight. with the LCA brackets, just from a geometric stand point, you should really squat. I idealy we want to see the rear end lift, or stay level.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:23 pm Post subject:

I don't know if I squat. I know the front end up comes up quite a bit when I've got some bite.

I don't want it to be drag only, I have the OD now so I can go venture and play in the twisties more!

scott in wa. · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:27 pm Post subject: Hey

Alright you two....... I know when I squat ... LOL...
My question is, see my last post on this thread.......
Seems cheap???
Are they it??

Scott

Dewey316 · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:39 pm Post subject:

Scott,

Those look to be them.

Also, check with shox.com, they have really good prices on stuff, and you won't have to deal with ebay.

Paul,

We need to video tape a launch now, that you have the DR's, and the 6speed, to see what it does. and where we can improve.

--John