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Im here to learn a thing or two from you road race X-crossers. I have 2 Camaros a 01 SS SLP 1LE car (w/ me) and a 2002 Z that I set up for the 1320(in storage). Currently I am assigned on Crete a island in the Medditeranian Sea (I'm Air Force). The roads here are not that great and are very bumpy, slick, and uneven. My SS has adjustable Koni's and I turned them up a little which has helped with the car bouncing out in turns. So if you guys can shoot me some good info on how to make my car handle don't be afraid to add anything. I don't drive like a idiot like most of the locals do but a little better performance out of this car on the tight turns and crappy conditions would help.
My car is basically stock minor mods LT's, Lid, BMR LCA's, bolt on SLP SFC's and whatever SLP threw into the 1LE package. Oh it has a brandnew set of BFG KD's too. I have been wondering if a strut tower brace would do anygood but I heard it affects handling in good and bad ways. What kind of springs would be a good upgrade? I like the low look but the roads here will tear the underside up. Thanks --Ryan

This post has been edited by hawaiiboysz: Sep 18 2005, 03:22 PM

hawaiiboysz View Member Profile	Sep 18 2005, 02:41 PM Post #1
newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 18-September 05 Member No.: 889	Im here to learn a thing or two from you road race X-crossers. I have 2 Camaros a 01 SS SLP 1LE car (w/ me) and a 2002 Z that I set up for the 1320(in storage). Currently I am assigned on Crete a island in the Medditeranian Sea (I'm Air Force). The roads here are not that great and are very bumpy, slick, and uneven. My SS has adjustable Koni's and I turned them up a little which has helped with the car bouncing out in turns. So if you guys can shoot me some good info on how to make my car handle don't be afraid to add anything. I don't drive like a idiot like most of the locals do but a little better performance out of this car on the tight turns and crappy conditions would help. My car is basically stock minor mods LT's, Lid, BMR LCA's, bolt on SLP SFC's and whatever SLP threw into the 1LE package. Oh it has a brandnew set of BFG KD's too. I have been wondering if a strut tower brace would do anygood but I heard it affects handling in good and bad ways. What kind of springs would be a good upgrade? I like the low look but the roads here will tear the underside up. Thanks --Ryan This post has been edited by hawaiiboysz: Sep 18 2005, 03:22 PM

KeithO View Member Profile	Sep 18 2005, 05:40 PM Post #2
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,647 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Pittsburgh, PA Member No.: 14	I've been to Crete and have driven the roads. I can't imagine my setup in those conditions. I would go for a compliant setup - stock springs, big bars (35 front, 21 rear) and shocks set on the soft side in addition to what you already have. A STB couldn't hurt but I am not convinced that they are all that helpful (even though I run one on my road race car). If you are saying that the car is weak on corner exit, then I agree with firehawkclone that an alignment could help. Betters tires can also do wonders. The reason for the above advice is that I think that going up in spring rate would be a jarring experience and not all that fun to drive. Other opinions, guys?