Re: [Chevelle-List] Taller spindle conversion

[Clint Hooper]

Title: Re: [Chevelle-List] Taller spindle conversion

Brad,I really don't plan to drive my Elky on a roadcourse so the conversion will probably come down to if I have the extra funds when I purchase the Baer brake kit. Baer offers a taller spindle set-up with their brake packages. Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ----- Original Message ----- From: Brad Waller Clint, I guess I have not been following the Team Chevelle discussions so I don't know the issues.  I have done the conversion and I am happy with it.  I did it for two reasons: 1) improved braking and 2) improved handling.  Obviously, tires make a huge difference, but I think that the tall spindles allow you to use the tires to better effect. If you plan on 100% street driving, then the handling difference will not be that big of a deal.  I have taken my Chevelle to the big track (Willow Springs) and it was a ball to drive.  Easy 1+G handling with 245/45/16 BFG R1 tires, Koni shocks, etc. For me, converting from drums to anything would have had expenses, and I got Junkyard parts (this was before the GW and Hotchkis kits) so the conversion was basically the same price no matter which spindles I chose.  I added in the upper A arms to help with tire wear issues. If the dollar cost  difference is that much, and you do not plan to challenge the car, then don't spend the cash.  If you want to pretend you're in the ZR1... Brad Waller