Global West L2R2 Leaf Springs

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Roberts68

Ding, ding, ding! Appropriate smiley of the day award right there!



My friend had 3" drop DSE in his 69 Bird and it looked good, road good and handled well. I guess I am just a little hung up on armchair quarterbacking the flatter spring versus the reverse eye maintaining some arch.

It was so much easier to build a wish list in 96 when selection was more limited. It seemed like there was only 3 or 4 choices and Poly bushings were the new-fangled thang!

One thing I'll say for DSE is Kyle doesn't screw around, he delivers quality tested products first, support second, and price last. All said and done that's what true enthusiast want. I thought those springs were very inexpensive compared to my typical DSE first impression.

Very seldom are you disappointed when you buy the best from the best. Companies that are founded on marketing are excluded from that statement.

I don't mind giving a few extra dollars to a company that reinvests it in R&D, testing, and competing. In my book that is earning and deserving additional margin.

[Roberts68]

I just want to comment that I have no quarrel with DSE Parts. I was poking fun at my indecision and trying to digest all the data that is out there without trial and error.

There are those that caution me that a 3" spring may be too low leaving me with no place to stick a "bandaid". I have also heard that a 3" drop spring gets pretty flat in application and can lose effectiveness along with it's arch. It is hard to filter useful knowledge from competitor bashing when consulting manufacturers/vendors as everybody has their opinions and promotes their own products or favorites.

You guys running GW or even switching to it is a pretty great endorsement because as you have said when it works you just forget it and move on to other areas.

That '69 'Bird is sort of my benchmark and if... I mean when I hit that level of performance I will be pretty proud. I am doing a few things differently but when it works it works.

Maybe I will consult DSE about their 3" drop before I spend.

[Track Junky]

Only con I've heard about the DSE is torque wrap with higher powered cars with lots of grip. Makes sense that the GW's are 225 and the DSE 175.

If your intention is purely street I would go with the DSE.

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by Track Junky

Only con I've heard about the DSE is torque wrap with higher powered cars with lots of grip.

I hope to validate or invalidate this rumor soon.

[Track Junky]

I got an e-mail from Mike telling me he was getting torque wrap and was considering installing Cal-Tracs

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by Track Junky

I got an e-mail from Mike telling me he was getting torque wrap and was considering installing Cal-Tracs

Mike ?

[Track Junky]

Mike Fairchild. I bought my Baer brakes for the white Camaro from him. Chris (JCG) did his car.