Drag Racing Shocks And struts Question.?
01-28-2002, 04:41 PM
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Drag Racing Shocks And struts Question.?
Lakewood Drag shocks Front 90/10 and then 50/50 Rear with speed tech 1.5" lowering springs what type of suspention we talking extremely firm soft whats it gonna be i know nothing about suspention i want a really firm but undertanding suspention if u know what i mean. thanks guys
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Car: 1986 Camaro Z-28
Engine: Chevy ZZ4
Transmission: Select Built 700R4
Axle/Gears: Moser Axles / 3.73 Richmond Gears
I'm running Lakewood 90/10's up front and adjustable CE rears set at 40/60. The car is not an everyday driver but since I drive it on the street I left both the front and rear sway bars in. I would NOT recommend removing the front sway bar with this setup for street use. With the sway bar connected it's fine, even with the 90/10's but again, it's not an everyday driver. Without having the lowering springs like you do I'm sure the ride will be different in your car then mine but I'll describe the best I can how it feels to me. I should also mention I have poly bushings all around.
The ride after the bushings and strut/shock change is noticeable. Because of the rates of the strut/shocks the car hits rather hard going over bumps, especially large ones. The front struts really don't want to give while the rears give rather quickly and you can feel it. It's not objectionable but I don't think I'd want to drive it as my daily commuter like that. Handling is still pretty decent but I'm not pushing it by any means. Getting off exit ramps at normal speeds isn't a problem but don't try cutting corners and what not. You have to drive like a "normal" person with it setup like this. For everyday use the 70/30 front struts would be a better choice. The 50/50 rears would be fine. Even setup like that leave the front sway bar in for everyday use and don't try any cannon carving. Otherwise you should be ok.
You can get an idea of how my car launched with 70/30's in front and stock shocks by highlighting the links below and pasting them into another browser window. If you click on them they won't work right. The tires here were BFG Comp T/A's with slight more traction due to being on the track.
http://ryn280.tripod.com/Myhardlaunch.jpg
http://ryn280.tripod.com/Myhardlaunch2.jpg
The ride after the bushings and strut/shock change is noticeable. Because of the rates of the strut/shocks the car hits rather hard going over bumps, especially large ones. The front struts really don't want to give while the rears give rather quickly and you can feel it. It's not objectionable but I don't think I'd want to drive it as my daily commuter like that. Handling is still pretty decent but I'm not pushing it by any means. Getting off exit ramps at normal speeds isn't a problem but don't try cutting corners and what not. You have to drive like a "normal" person with it setup like this. For everyday use the 70/30 front struts would be a better choice. The 50/50 rears would be fine. Even setup like that leave the front sway bar in for everyday use and don't try any cannon carving. Otherwise you should be ok.
You can get an idea of how my car launched with 70/30's in front and stock shocks by highlighting the links below and pasting them into another browser window. If you click on them they won't work right. The tires here were BFG Comp T/A's with slight more traction due to being on the track.
http://ryn280.tripod.com/Myhardlaunch.jpg
http://ryn280.tripod.com/Myhardlaunch2.jpg
Last edited by ryn28; 01-28-2002 at 05:22 PM.
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