You may have already seen this and may not, but there is some good information in here: http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/br...els/329141-complete-dse-suspension-build.htmlScott were you running Hotchkis springs front and back here?
What comment would you make on hotchkis vs DSE and Eibach, height, possible rubbing and firmness?
Can you PM a price on the DSE's?
thanks
The owner Kyle told me they have a bunch of guy's using their set up on Camaro's for drag racing and said they love it, I personally have used their Non-coil over set up at our crappy local track and it hooked like it did before the swap over but am looking forward to the TB.com event to see if I cut the same 1.84 60' times like it did last year in stock form.Scot any idea how the DSE setup will be at the drag strip? I was seriously considering the level 3 ride tech setup but now would like to see the DSE coil over setup before I make any decisions. Iam looking for the most all around setup.
Looks awesome. You really need to clean that filthy garage floor, though.
Your next step should be brakes. Most aftermarket brakes will push the wheel outward 1/8-3/8". Then decide which route you want to go with your springs.
I got hotchkis springs and bars I need to install.
I think I am going to do the LS1 front and rears. I have always loved wilwoods but I cant seem to see a kit with big enough rotors.
Ended up with nitto 555r DR 315/35/17 on the back and nitto 555r 275/40/17 front
Looks good! John @ CCW does know what he's talking about when it comes to these cars...
I have 18 x 9.5" up front and 18 x 10" out back with 4.74" BS (no frame notch) and I have no rubbing issues!
Scot W.
Everywhere.
In the front I've cut out the inner fenders and rolled them, and welded on new steering limiters to the lower control arms to keep the tires off the frame and swaybar. Granted I run the B-body spindles so it changes things a bit compared to stock.
Out back the trim and wheel lips were gone when I bought the car. What was left was rolled tightly back into itself and stretched as much as possible using a fender roller. The frame is factory stock. I think the kids call it "hellaflush", we call it "hellarubber". LOL.
Hell, even with just 10s and 285s Scot had to rework his car with a fender roller to keep it from rubbing: http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/2437539-post72.html
Fitting 11s (or 11.5, still not sure) and 315s isn't exactly the same challenge. To make an omelet you are going to have to break some eggs... I just happened to use a sledge hammer to do it.
Not to hijack but you wanna loan that roller?
Lowering options:
Now that you know what I am running. What's best in your opinion. Belltech 2" drop spindles or just go to Hotchkis one inch drop? I want UMI upper and lower A frame also. WOuld I run the drop spindles and the hotchkis with some spacers to not go below 2"?
thanks