Choosing between ridetech coil Over System and Speed tech sub and rear

[Bryce]

I think the desicion needs to come down to which type of rear suspension you like better, TA or 4-link. Every suspension design has its pros and compromises.

[SR71]

you can't go wrong with either.

I was in the same boat a couple of months ago. I went with a mix of both with a little sc&c sprinkled in. then a little of my own customizing.

I kept my stock sub and added a speedtech chicane kit with 5" stroke ridetech tripples and ridetech 2" drop spindles. these were bolted up to modded sc&c arms. I had to uses the chicane double shear lower mounts welded and bolted to the bottom of the lower arm. I also had to clearance the lower around the shock body and res line since it went through the coil spring mount. the adjustable sc&c uppers are the shiz. all of this fab work allowed me to run a 5" stroke shock with a 12" spring.

the rear is the speedtech tq arm with the exact same 5" stroke shocks. the speedtech kit is set up to use a 4" shock so I had to add an extra tab with one additional bolt hole onto the control arm brackets to get the ride down to where I wanted it.

....and where I wanted it is down to the top of the 19/20 wheels. this was no easy feat with a 27" front and 28" rear tire. the bottom of the sub is at 4" off of the road. because of the weather, I haven't gotten to drive it anywhere other than to the muffler shop. so I haven't had a chance to start dialing it in.

all I can say is that it looks absolutely WICKED. the stance says F@%& YOU!!!

if you have no fab or welding skills nor the equipment to do it with, you will be better off sticking with a complete bolt in system. but there is a sense of accomplishment from planning and executing your own set-up.

don't you just love it when a plan comes together???

[TheJDMan]

If you have not already done so, check out the 48 Hour Camaro web site. There is a ton of information there.

http://48hourcamaro.com/

[John510]

I have a Speedtech sub with Ridetech single adjustable coilovers . Wouldn't trade it for anything.

[Blake Foster]

Originally Posted by John510

I have a Speedtech sub with Ridetech single adjustable coilovers . Wouldn't trade it for anything.

that's what we like to hear!!
your car is going to be driving this spring from he looks of it. you gotta be getting excited!!!

[hud697]

After talking with Roger at Speedtech today, im going with the torque arm set up on my Camaro. When somebody takes the time over the phone to talk to you about your car and your plans for the car, not knowing if you'll actually buy their stuff, says a lot for a company.

[72Z/28]

Originally Posted by hud697

After talking with Roger at Speedtech today, im going with the torque arm set up on my Camaro. When somebody takes the time over the phone to talk to you about your car and your plans for the car, not knowing if you'll actually buy their stuff, says a lot for a company.

I really agree on that, I have been in contact with Blake at Speedtech several times, really a nice guy and willing to provide technical support as much as possible whenever needed

[mild2wild]

Originally Posted by hud697

After talking with Roger at Speedtech today, im going with the torque arm set up on my Camaro. When somebody takes the time over the phone to talk to you about your car and your plans for the car, not knowing if you'll actually buy their stuff, says a lot for a company.

X3. You can't go wrong with Blake and Roger at Speedtech, or Brett and the boys over at Ridetech. Both top notch companies with top notch products and service!

[makoshark]

Originally Posted by SR71

you can't go wrong with either.

I was in the same boat a couple of months ago. I went with a mix of both with a little sc&c sprinkled in. then a little of my own customizing.

I kept my stock sub and added a speedtech chicane kit with 5" stroke ridetech tripples and ridetech 2" drop spindles. these were bolted up to modded sc&c arms. I had to uses the chicane double shear lower mounts welded and bolted to the bottom of the lower arm. I also had to clearance the lower around the shock body and res line since it went through the coil spring mount. the adjustable sc&c uppers are the shiz. all of this fab work allowed me to run a 5" stroke shock with a 12" spring.

the rear is the speedtech tq arm with the exact same 5" stroke shocks. the speedtech kit is set up to use a 4" shock so I had to add an extra tab with one additional bolt hole onto the control arm brackets to get the ride down to where I wanted it.

....and where I wanted it is down to the top of the 19/20 wheels. this was no easy feat with a 27" front and 28" rear tire. the bottom of the sub is at 4" off of the road. because of the weather, I haven't gotten to drive it anywhere other than to the muffler shop. so I haven't had a chance to start dialing it in.

all I can say is that it looks absolutely WICKED. the stance says F@%& YOU!!!

if you have no fab or welding skills nor the equipment to do it with, you will be better off sticking with a complete bolt in system. but there is a sense of accomplishment from planning and executing your own set-up.

don't you just love it when a plan comes together???

I want to see some pics of this car Also would like to see exactly how you achieved the 5" stroke coilovers. I'm about to install coilovers on my car also and was looking to achieve the same results as you.

[marolf101x]

I believe he used the Chicane kit which moves the upper coil over mount up in the vehicle and makes it a ring mount (opposed to the stock style post mount).

The Chicane kit is quite nice, but please don't think a 5" stroke shock will give you additional suspension travel. The front can only move as far as the physical parts will allow (especially bumpstops if you have them). So you can take a 5" stroke shock, or a 3.5" stroke shock and have exactly the same suspension movement at the wheel.