Mikey
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] pro touring Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2003 05:45:56 EDT
Brad
I was going to use cut V-8 springs and see how it looks and feels and assumed
just a stock GM bar would be ok in back.
I already have a full set of Koni shocks for it.
Also have the Comp T/A ZR's mounted on ARE wheels so basically waiting for
sufficient time to start swapping parts.
I've come to be wary of some of the manufacturer recommendations as they
often seem to be assuming big block car vs lighter 64 or 65's. (based on factory
specified curb weights found on various websites) Mostly the extra big sway
bars and high rate springs might be ok for big blocks but not in a small block or
six cylinder car.
Have to call GW up and ask about the the "no poly bushings in the rear" thing, but I think they mean the upper arms because they're angled?
Pete Geurds 64 Chevelle(s) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
In a message dated 10/2/2003 9:36:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I have pretty much the full GW setup. Tall spindles and their A arm in the
> front with extra stiff springs. The rear has their tubular lower control
> arm and 35 year old upper arm and bushings, and springs, with no rear bar. I
> have Koni adjustable shocks (if you want adjustable, it is worth it to pay for
> externally adjustable shocks - I have never removed mine to reset them for
> street!) all around. Combine that with 255/50/16 tires and it does pretty
> well.
>
> When I bought the wheels, they were from a then new Corvette (actually the
> Guldstrand GS80) and 16" wheels were pretty good. Today, I would quickly use
> a 17" with 275 tires for even more rubber on the road.
>
> I am very happy with the brakes and handling as is.
>
>
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