Hello to all. I have been reading a lot of threads and looking at people's rides. Awesome site here!
Now, on to my question.
I have a 68 Firebird that I am in the process of restoring/modifying. The car will be a street/strip car with 75-80% being street driving. I like drag racing the car but that gets expensive quick. Maybe not as expensive as a pro-touring car though!
Eventually it will be a pro-touring car but I want to see how fast I can go.
Anyway, I will be picking up a rebuilt factory subframe and was wondering what would be the best mod per dollar to do on the front suspension? Upper control arms, upper and lower control arms, coil overs? Which brand would work better for me than another? There are so many options now for the early F-Bodies.
I already have disc brakes, a new sway bar, close ratio steering box and there will be all new bushings on it. The car will not be a canyon carver, mostly because there aren't many canyons around Baltimore, but I would like it to handle BETTER on the street. (Meaning not on rails but better than a tug boat
) I would also like it to transfer weight to the rear at the track.
I know this might not be the best forum for advice on a street/1/4 mile car but I haven't gotten anything but 1/4 mile setup suggestions at other sites. I'm trying to find the best compromise for my car. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I'm close to getting it back on the road.
Thanks,
Steve
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