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Old 03-04-2012, 04:52 PM
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Default Need some suspension advice

Ok I am about to start restoring my 67 Camaro for a 3rd time. I am going to make a daily driver out of it, but I want that pro touring stance and I want it to handle good. As far as engine, I am probably going to install a mostly stock 5.3 setup. Any advice will be appreciated.
I want to know what is the biggest bang for your buck on suspension. What is worth the money and what is not.
Which is better - air ride or adjustable coil overs?
What is a good "bolt on" rear suspension?
Are tubular a arms worth the money?
Does replacing the entire front subframe help that much or is it just as good with tubular a arms and coil overs/air ride?
I want a deep dish on the rear wheel, but I do not want to do a minitub, any thoughts on using a narrow rear end so I can reduce back spacing and so I can have deep rear wheel?
I know that the S10 rearends are about 6 inches narrower than the Camaro rearend and they come in several different gear ratios. Has anyone ever use this setup or what would be the pros and cons?

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Old 03-04-2012, 05:17 PM
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Coil overs would be my vote. The Speedtech setup seems like it would be perfect for you.

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Will the car be seeing any track time?

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Old 03-04-2012, 06:31 PM
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Will the car be seeing any track time?

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Probably not very much. Going to be mostly a sunny day daily driver. It's had a 454 in it for ther last few years and now that I have a couple young kids I want to be able to drive it with them in it. I remeber growing up riding in this car and I want them to have some of the same memories.
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Probably not very much. Going to be mostly a sunny day daily driver. It's had a 454 in it for ther last few years and now that I have a couple young kids I want to be able to drive it with them in it. I remeber growing up riding in this car and I want them to have some of the same memories.
Can't go wrong w any of the above, but I say get a Hotchkis or Global West kit and don't look back. Great bang for the buck, goes in easy and gets you 9/10ths of the way there if you ever want to hit an AutoX.
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Take a look at this, prices look good.

http://www.cachassisworks.com/c-556-...gm-f-body.aspx
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