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 Post subject: Drag-race to Autocross conversion
PostPosted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 1:52 am 
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Due to my recent move here, I am looking to completely redo my suspension. In the states I was setting up for drag racing, but now would like to get into autocrossing and be able to handle better during autobaun speeds of 120+mph for long periods.
My current setup consists of:

QA1 front and rear 12ways
Hal drag springs up front, Eibach 1.5" rear springs
BMR tubular upper and lower a-arms (adj. rod-end lowers)
BMR k-member
BMR tubular subframe connectors
BMR rear lower control arms
BMR adj. panhard rod
BMR strut brace
1LE front swaybar and a stock Z28 rear bar

What can you suggest/do to prevent sway and improve performance during high speed turns keeping as many of the items I am currently using now?

Thanks,
Brian

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 7:32 am 
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Roy, Ben and Val would be you contacts for this.

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 Post subject: Re: Drag-race to Autocross conversion
PostPosted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 9:51 am 
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My opinion:
Chevroletfreak wrote:
QA1 front and rear 12ways

Change to Koni SA shocks.

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BMR k-member

There MIGHT be problems due to the stress when running on sticky tires in AutoX or road racing.

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1LE front swaybar and a stock Z28 rear bar

Change front to any 35mm bar (Suspension Techniques or Strano), keep stock rear bar.

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 7:57 pm 
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Why don't you get it over here and drive it and see what it is like first before you start swapping things.
I would be real leary of that Crossmember in any type of slalom or driving event.

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 8:19 am 
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Roy is right. Also w/ that K-member you just may have a spare. ;) I'm waiting on UMI's to be built that's specifically made for RR/AutoX etc. So I may be giving my stk one up.

Koni's for sure if your pocket can afford it and it's been determined by you that your current suspension isn't what you want. I went w/ custom revalved bilsteins copied from Roy's platform and love them. But I do like the Koni's for their adjustability.


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