[ChevyWeatherman]

I am going from stock suspension (well at least stock springs/shocks/swaybars) to DMS springs/Koni DAs/1LE front bar this spring. I just picked up the 1LE bar with ES poly bushings for a great price off of a guy in LS1Tech. How much of a difference am I going to feel in general? I'd also like to know if any of you have any insight as to how much difference the 1LE 32mm bar is will make over the stock Z28 bar in my setup.

Thanks!!

-Andy

[sgarnett]

I don't know anyhting abou the DMS springs.

If your suspension is still stock, the Konis will be a HUGE improvement all by themselves. Start with the compression on full soft. For the rebound setting, full soft will still ride well (ignoring spring changes) and handle a little better. As you turn up the rebound setting, the car will get more responsive, but if you get it too stiff the car will start to "skate" (slip at turn in, then grab and go). The ride also gets a little turbulent at full stiff. It's not exactly harsh - more like being in an airplane that's flying through turbulence.

The 1LE front bar is a noticeable improvement, but not a huge improvement. Basically, until you try a large bar you'll be happy with the 1LE.

There are other ways of controlling camber, though. First of all, the lowering springs will allow you to get more static camber. Also, the GW or G2 upper control arms allow you to get more static camber and gain a little more (than the stock arm gains) in compression.