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Old 05-27-2020, 04:19 PM
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Default Real world first Gen F-body front suspension evaluation

Hi all,

I am finally posting this in hopes someone out there can give me factual feedback.

I, like some or many am at a standstill on my project. I got caught up in the scandal a number of years back. (yeah THAT one).
I DO NOT WANT THIS TO BE ABOUT THE PERSON. If this goes off on a tangent I will ask the admin to shut this post down.

What I am looking for feedback from those with experience of front end geometry.

I have all the parts that have been sitting for three or four years now.
I am not worried about the quality of parts. The control arms are from Ridetech, as well as the shocks. The hubs are speedway engineering large hubs with their 3 piece sway bar as well.
The spindles are the fabricated ones which I am almost sure are manufactured by Coleman. The brakes are 14/13 inch Wilwoods.

Before I start cutting as intended, I would like to have some assurance that all my work will not be in vain.

I have all my measurements where I they look good on paper, but has anyone run a similar setup?

Am I going to be alright with 9 deg static caster that will near 12 degrees dynamic in a turn? I would hate to end up with a car that shakes like your local grocery store shopping cart.

Have the fabricated spindles been holding up?

From previous posts it sounds like the shocks should be de-sauced.

I really can't afford to start over, $10,000 in parts is too much to scrap or sell for pennies on the dollar.

I understand these are now dated parts. I am not looking to compete in any large autocrosses or the like.

My goal is to have a car that is fun to drive, reliable and safe to bring out to the track. I would love to be able to do 275's on all corners so tires could be rotated.

I can furnish more parts/setup details if needed.

I thank anyone in advance for their constructive thoughts and advice.
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