Is there a suspension that could serve double duty?

DSkeet · 06-28-2005, 07:17 AM

I am trying to decide which direction I want to go with the 89, and am wondering if there is a suspension that kind of meets in the middle? I would like to be able to occasionally hit the 1/4 track but also be able to hit the corners pretty hard. Thanks for any help!

Sendero · 06-28-2005, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DSkeet

I am trying to decide which direction I want to go with the 89, and am wondering if there is a suspension that kind of meets in the middle? I would like to be able to occasionally hit the 1/4 track but also be able to hit the corners pretty hard. Thanks for any help!

See Brian or Lee on that one. They've got suspensions that pull double duty.

Italian LX · 06-28-2005, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Sendero

See Brian or Lee on that one. They've got suspensions that pull double duty.

Actually, our current set ups are only adjustible for softer/firmer settings which is geared towards the twisty roads. I do adjust them at the drag strip, but I don't gain near the benefits of a true "double-duty" suspension.

What you want is an adjustible drag strut in the front. It has a 50/50 street setting and you can vary them up to a 90/10 setting to give you the split dampening you need for a good launch.

Lee and I just talked about this the other day and he was talking about going ahead and getting the Tokico adjustible drag strut for his Cobra.

Jugg2Driver · 06-28-2005, 08:28 AM

Check out the KB Track Kit, it will tighten the car up considerably and help you put power to the ground!

Check with Paul on it!

DSkeet · 06-28-2005, 10:30 AM

So the Eibach drag/launch kit would just serve as a drag setup only? Does that setup actually lower the can any?

TheJeanyus · 06-28-2005, 10:36 AM

Yes, the Eibach drag kit is pretty much a drag setup. It doesn't lower the car like Sportlines or even the Pro-Kit.

DSkeet · 06-28-2005, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

Yes, the Eibach drag kit is pretty much a drag setup. It doesn't lower the car like Sportlines or even the Pro-Kit.

The more I think about it, the more I wanna do a street setup. I think I may start with the sportlines like I have on the '02, then shock/struts, then sway bars, etc. Thanks for the help fellas!

TheJeanyus · 06-28-2005, 12:07 PM

Lee hooks fine with corner carving springs and adjustable shocks/struts. Just make sure you put good upper and lower control arms on it whatever you decide to do.

Craig K. · 06-29-2005, 04:57 PM

Do some research and check spring rates, and higher rate will generally tighen it up a bit, and give a firmer ride. Go too far in this direction and you will not be able to "hook" at the drag strip.

My '85 runs adjustable front struts, and 1000 lbs springs in the front, a variable rear shock and cut stock springs in the rear, it handels pretty well, and at the strip on slicks hook, o.k..

However, the trade off is a very firm and hard ride.

Running a spring rate in the front that is under 650 (IMO) should give you much improved handeling, but will also be a bit stiffer than stock. In the rear it seems like most springs are in the 200-300 range.

Also the Strut / shock package will make a big difference as well.

Thunderstorm · 06-29-2005, 05:09 PM

Who around the ham does a good job on spring installs?

Last price I got for installing springs was 300 bucks. Seems high.

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DSkeet IDK Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 1,136	Is there a suspension that could serve double duty? I am trying to decide which direction I want to go with the 89, and am wondering if there is a suspension that kind of meets in the middle? I would like to be able to occasionally hit the 1/4 track but also be able to hit the corners pretty hard. Thanks for any help! __________________ --2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z51-- --2007 Lexus GS350 AWD-- --1958 Plymouth Belvedere aka "Christine"--

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06-28-2005, 10:30 AM	#5
DSkeet IDK Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 1,136	Re: Is there a suspension that could serve double duty? So the Eibach drag/launch kit would just serve as a drag setup only? Does that setup actually lower the can any? __________________ --2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z51-- --2007 Lexus GS350 AWD-- --1958 Plymouth Belvedere aka "Christine"--

06-28-2005, 10:36 AM	#6
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Re: Is there a suspension that could serve double duty? Yes, the Eibach drag kit is pretty much a drag setup. It doesn't lower the car like Sportlines or even the Pro-Kit. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

06-28-2005, 12:07 PM	#8
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Re: Is there a suspension that could serve double duty? Lee hooks fine with corner carving springs and adjustable shocks/struts. Just make sure you put good upper and lower control arms on it whatever you decide to do. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

06-29-2005, 04:57 PM	#9
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Re: Is there a suspension that could serve double duty? Do some research and check spring rates, and higher rate will generally tighen it up a bit, and give a firmer ride. Go too far in this direction and you will not be able to "hook" at the drag strip. My '85 runs adjustable front struts, and 1000 lbs springs in the front, a variable rear shock and cut stock springs in the rear, it handels pretty well, and at the strip on slicks hook, o.k.. However, the trade off is a very firm and hard ride. Running a spring rate in the front that is under 650 (IMO) should give you much improved handeling, but will also be a bit stiffer than stock. In the rear it seems like most springs are in the 200-300 range. Also the Strut / shock package will make a big difference as well. __________________ 1974 Triumph TR6 1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Mustang GT 2011 KIA Optima GTS

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