Suspension Build up
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From: SF Bay.
RE: Suspension Build up
ORIGINAL: ZW99GT
HA. Me and you are about as opposite as they come. lol
I bought my GT with an IRS in it, and ripped it out for a Solid axle. It just didn't cut it at the strip. But it sure was nice for daily driving. It rides so smooth. I'm no handling enthusiast, but it did well. I think that'd be perfect for you. Just get ready for the wheel hop. You'll know what I mean.
ORIGINAL: 2000AZ5.0GT
Yeah, I know, but how much it will cost doesn't bother me, as long as I can do all of the work. It would be really nice if I could switch over to a T-56, but the auto works pretty well for what I use it for. I actually wouldn't mind trading for a WS6, or an 03 cobra or something along those lines, but that won't be happening any time soon. Right now its dialed in pretty well for going around corners, I don't think it actually has a spool, pretty sure its just a limited slip.
I liked Aereon's idea of going with an IRS, so I'll try and find a cobra owner that wants to switch over before I start looking to buy one
Yeah, I know, but how much it will cost doesn't bother me, as long as I can do all of the work. It would be really nice if I could switch over to a T-56, but the auto works pretty well for what I use it for. I actually wouldn't mind trading for a WS6, or an 03 cobra or something along those lines, but that won't be happening any time soon. Right now its dialed in pretty well for going around corners, I don't think it actually has a spool, pretty sure its just a limited slip.
I liked Aereon's idea of going with an IRS, so I'll try and find a cobra owner that wants to switch over before I start looking to buy one
I bought my GT with an IRS in it, and ripped it out for a Solid axle. It just didn't cut it at the strip. But it sure was nice for daily driving. It rides so smooth. I'm no handling enthusiast, but it did well. I think that'd be perfect for you. Just get ready for the wheel hop. You'll know what I mean.
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RE: Suspension Build up
I really would love it with just a T-56 swap, they are so much more fun than an automatic, no matter how you swing it. I just couldn't justify spending just as much to ship a t-56 as it was to buy the damn thing. Who knows, I know this billionaire that wants to trade one of his cars for mine, so maybe Ill do that
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RE: Suspension Build up
depends on your definition of expensive. Ive spent 5k on an already completely modded car, so it really doesn't phase me, but a few hundred bucks or so might be expensive to you.
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From: SF Bay.
RE: Suspension Build up
ORIGINAL: 2000AZ5.0GT
I really would love it with just a T-56 swap, they are so much more fun than an automatic, no matter how you swing it. I just couldn't justify spending just as much to ship a t-56 as it was to buy the damn thing. Who knows, I know this billionaire that wants to trade one of his cars for mine, so maybe Ill do that
I really would love it with just a T-56 swap, they are so much more fun than an automatic, no matter how you swing it. I just couldn't justify spending just as much to ship a t-56 as it was to buy the damn thing. Who knows, I know this billionaire that wants to trade one of his cars for mine, so maybe Ill do that
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Hah, its the guy that used to own the company that formed DHL, I think he sold it for like 2 billion dollars. As my dad says, he has more mony than God, he has like 18 hot rods, and almost all of them are Chevrolet's, but hes a cool guy none the less
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RE: Suspension Build up
I would def. call up Griggs. They seem pretty knowledgeable. I am aiming for a good all-around performer at the strip and street. I think a tubular K-member is def. a good idea. saves some good weight.
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The tubular K member would be a good idea, the company that was featured in a recent install in one of the magazines who makes one is in phoenix, only a couple of hours away from me, so thats definately doable
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