Mountain Roads + 69 Camaro = Trouble

[BC69]

Does anyone else live in areas with bad roads? I live in the hills of CT and that is where most of the driving in my Camaro is done. The roads are bumpy, cracked, and badly patched in my town and the main surrounding towns. It takes a BIG toll on the car over time.

After many trips to my shop to deal with an exhaust leaks or pipe/muffler being knocked out of wack by the bumps, the most recent was the entire transmission! 3000 miles on the transmission and I had to have it completely rebuilt. Some of the bumps and construction just took its toll on the poor thing!

I know your first thought it that I probably drive way too fast...I DONT!

Anyone else in the Northeast or in general deal with this problem adding wear and tear to your car? It was just on my mind as I dropped the car off at the shop again today!

Tim

[Mikael A]

Don't even get me started, driving in New York sucks big time so for this year
I have bent 2 rims and bottom out once on a highway (6" deep by 25 foot long section off road missing on the 135 and no signs.)

mike a

[Steve Chryssos]

My car is much better shape this year because we rolled the rear fender lips. It can take pretty much any road condition except for the worst NYC highways such as the Belt Parkway or BQE. I need to tweak my rear shock crossmember and then all is good. Stiffer springs and stiff shock settings help, but then your car can jump and skip all over the road. We had to raise the pace car due to miserble header clearance. It doesn't look nearly as cool, but you can drive it fast. Custom headers are on the do list.

It's a wake up call to anyone who insists on stuffing the biggest possible rubber and/or builds a car that is too low, or will skimp on their exhaust. It ain't pro-touring if you must slow down in the turns to avoid bottoming out.

[Mikael A]

It's a wake up call to anyone who insists on stuffing the biggest possible rubber and/or builds a car that is too low, or will skimp on their exhaust. It ain't pro-touring if you must slow down in the turns to avoid bottoming out.[/QUOTE]


That's why I have been leaning towards air rid in my 68 so i can get the stance I want and go 4x4 on the bad roads.

mike a

[Steve Chryssos]

Same here on the blue car. We also subtracted 1/2" from our desired wheel specs. Now all world needs is for someone to step up and make big tube headers for pro-touring cars.