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usa-69z 03-24-2009 04:57 AM

Best coil over frontend?
 
Im doing my research on coilover front suspension. Can i buy a kit which has everything i need , ie; shox,springs top & bottom A arms. ? Who has best product for the money which all bolts together and works well.
(i want the front end low-69 camaro) Does my swaybar still bolt up? anything else i need ? thanx in advance for ya help:)


Gav

dhutton 03-24-2009 05:30 AM

I think the Chicane LM kit from ATS is one of the best coilover conversion kits you can get.

usa-69z 03-24-2009 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dhutton (Post 203486)
I think the Chicane LM kit from ATS is one of the best coilover conversion kits you can get.

Thanx for input, do they have a site i can check there products out?

:thumbsup:

XcYZ 03-24-2009 06:31 AM

Here's the link:

www.AmericanTouringSpecialties.com


https://store.nexternal.com/ats/imag...eteLMLarge.jpg

JamesJ 03-24-2009 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhutton (Post 203486)
I think the Chicane LM kit from ATS is one of the best coilover conversion kits you can get.

But can you get it? All there stuff is up in the air and if you can order something, delivery will be way down the road. (as far as I know)

DSE makes a coilover kit

dhutton 03-24-2009 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesJ (Post 203567)
But can you get it? All there stuff is up in the air and if you can order something, delivery will be way down the road. (as far as I know)

DSE makes a coilover kit

The website shows the AFX spindles on backorder but everything else in stock, including the Chicane LM kit. Send Tyler an email and ask him.

Trouble with the DSE coilover conversion is you have to drop the control arm to adjust the coilover. The engine also needs to be out to install the coilover mounts. I think the Chicane is a better setup, assuming it is available.

Don

awr68 03-24-2009 06:08 PM

If you are set on ATS then I would buy these and source the control arms and coilovers of your choice directly. You will need to get on the waiting list for the Tall AFX spindles....or do the G-Mod yourself and use stock height spindles. Tyler is really hard to get ahold of right now.

Or, call DSE and do the one stop shopping deal. The nice thing about their c/o conversion is that it corrects the geometry with new upper control arm mounts...this allows you to use a stock height spindle weather it be a GM spindle or an ATS AFX (stock height).

Another great option is Speed Tech they have great parts and pricing.

Do your homework, you have options! :thumbsup:

redfire69 03-25-2009 03:15 AM

Do any of these options give you more than an inch and half drop adjustment (over stock)?

usa-69z 03-25-2009 04:10 AM

I just had a good read thru the 'speed tech' site. Thats what im after for sure. One thing what is the difference between kit 1 and kit 2 besides $500.?
They look the same and have no reference to any differences.
(69 camaro coilover kit)


cheers, Gav

Mkelcy 03-25-2009 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usa-69z (Post 203724)
I just had a good read thru the 'speed tech' site. Thats what im after for sure. One thing what is the difference between kit 1 and kit 2 besides $500.?
They look the same and have no reference to any differences.
(69 camaro coilover kit)


cheers, Gav

Tubular lower control arms.

Heidts#14 03-25-2009 02:09 PM

www.heidts.com

Check out the subframe. Question is....how much do you want to spend?

usa-69z 03-25-2009 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Heidts#14 (Post 203830)
www.heidts.com

Check out the subframe. Question is....how much do you want to spend?


Hoping to get upper and lower tubulars and Qa1 coilovers , dont mind paying good money for good quality. I do want bolt in with no mods on a stock subframe. I want to sit nice and low all round.
Am i asking too much???


Gav

awr68 03-25-2009 08:31 PM

Sounds like a call to Blake at Speed Tech is in order! :thumbsup:

brans72 03-25-2009 09:04 PM

Tyler hard to get a hold of????? I have called 3 times this week and got him each time!!!!!!! I also wanna mention he took the time to talk and give advice!
:thumbsup: to Tyler @ ATS. Brandon

dhutton 03-26-2009 05:45 AM

If you are looking for a bolt in solution that will allow you to lower the car I suggest you talk to Mark at SC&C about the SPC lower control arms (and uppers). He will also set you up with Varishock coilovers which seem to have less reported problems than the QA1, at least that has been my observation.

Don

Heidts#14 03-27-2009 08:36 AM

http://www.heidts.com/index.cfm/page...rod/prd159.htm

Take a look at our suspension packages :thumbsup:

usa-69z 03-27-2009 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heidts#14 (Post 204148)
http://www.heidts.com/index.cfm/page...rod/prd159.htm

Take a look at our suspension packages :thumbsup:

Thanx guys , all becoming much clearer now. so many good products to choose from :willy:


Gav

Van B 03-28-2009 09:04 AM

Just be aware that with DSE you need to separate the ball joints and take the shock out if you want to adjust ride height. As much as I like their products, it was unacceptable to me to find that out after I had it installed. Live and learn I guess.

usa-69z 03-31-2009 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Van B (Post 204297)
Just be aware that with DSE you need to separate the ball joints and take the shock out if you want to adjust ride height. As much as I like their products, it was unacceptable to me to find that out after I had it installed. Live and learn I guess.

Thanx , yep that would take the fun out of it :yes:

usa-69z 03-31-2009 01:14 AM

Ive had a good look at most kits available now and i think im close on a decision . One thing im curious about is, do any of the coilover kits bring height down more than others???. I see drop spindles get a bad wrap so ill go with tubular A- arms and coilovers . I want the edge of front guard in line or close to rim edge. Like rybar's or vegas69 stance.
What arms get the front down safely?


Gav

dhutton 03-31-2009 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usa-69z (Post 205029)
Ive had a good look at most kits available now and i think im close on a decision . One thing im curious about is, do any of the coilover kits bring height down more than others???. I see drop spindles get a bad wrap so ill go with tubular A- arms and coilovers . I want the edge of front guard in line or close to rim edge. Like rybar's or vegas69 stance.
What arms get the front down safely?


Gav

The SPC lower control arms from SC&C allow the front end to go lower than most of the available arms. Give Mark a call....

Don

usa-69z 03-31-2009 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhutton (Post 205040)
The SPC lower control arms from SC&C allow the front end to go lower than most of the available arms. Give Mark a call....

Don


Thanx Don , is there a web site for there product i can check out ? as im in Australia id like to check out the parts online first b4 i make a long distance call.

Cheers, Gav

dhutton 03-31-2009 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usa-69z (Post 205045)
Thanx Don , is there a web site for there product i can check out ? as im in Australia id like to check out the parts online first b4 i make a long distance call.

Cheers, Gav

http://www.scandc.com

Don


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