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Jam 07-21-2008 09:09 PM

Springs/Shocks for Fourth Gen LT1
 
I'm looking to buy springs/shocks for my 94 z28 convertible. I am looking to hear some reviews of the ones that are out there. Such as the SLP Bilstein/Eibach package, QA1s, Tokico, Konis, and KYB AGX's.... Please help me out.

12secondv6 07-21-2008 09:35 PM

I have run QA1's on my 97 bird... and for drag racing they are AWESOME!!!!
Front are 12 way adj
Rear are 14 way

The 97 has a VERY loose front suspension (no front sway bar, drag lites, manual steering, EXTRMELEY lightened up - 2720 lb f body) and when I set the QA1's to a firm setting.... it feels like it has a sway bar and full size tires on there.... the front suspension becomes very tight.

I only reccomend these for someone who wants to drag racing.... as that is my experience.

They may be quite good for an auto crosser.... but I don't do those twisties

Jam 07-21-2008 09:51 PM

i'm thinking that i should just buy the SLP package and not bother with the adjustable shocks because my car will hit the strip on occasions but it's going to be a DD... What do yo uthink.

Jam 07-21-2008 11:45 PM

just ordered the SLP package, heard good reviews about it, more practical as a DD. SLP FTW

EchoMirage 07-22-2008 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12secondv6 (Post 467248)
They may be quite good for an auto crosser.... but I don't do those twisties

affraid of doing something more then stab and steer?

ar0ck 07-22-2008 04:46 PM

My only complain with the SLP Combo, was the rear began to sag after 2 years of daily driving duty. That and it wasn't low enough for my visual taste.

Jam 07-22-2008 05:41 PM

an inch lower is low enough for me. 4th Gens in my opinion are low enough as it is. It took me awhile to decide to change from my stock ride height. If I feel as though, after installation, that it should be lower can't I do the Heater Hose mod?

Jam 07-22-2008 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EchoMirage (Post 467479)
affraid of doing something more then stab and steer?


HELL YEAH . Sideways is the WAY TO GO

:rofl:

EchoMirage 07-23-2008 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamZ28 (Post 467506)
an inch lower is low enough for me. 4th Gens in my opinion are low enough as it is. It took me awhile to decide to change from my stock ride height. If I feel as though, after installation, that it should be lower can't I do the Heater Hose mod?

the hose will drop you about half an inch. keep in mind of your exhaust and whatever ground clearance issues you might have. potholes, speedbumps, driveways, etc. wreck havoc with lowered cars. if its a daily driver, i wouldnt lower it at all, living where i live.

sweetbmxrider 07-23-2008 05:37 PM

i dd my lowered z, its fun. swerving and all. lowered car and bigger wheels/tires....awesome

Jam 07-23-2008 05:41 PM

yeah . an inch isn't too bad. it's gonna be hella hard for me to get up my driveway but i should be fine.

sweetbmxrider 07-23-2008 05:45 PM

you will learn the angles....

ar0ck 07-23-2008 07:10 PM

And how to scan ahead while driving.

You can never be "too low" :D

Jam 07-23-2008 09:59 PM

scan ahead? huh...

sweetbmxrider 07-23-2008 10:02 PM

yaaa....i do that a lot. i almost look ahead of the car in front of me. watch their suspension cycle. i learn roads quick too.

Jam 07-24-2008 02:22 AM

lol OH BOY! I can't wait to live the life of a low rider..................:::Vide GUerrara::


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