[hawaiiboysz]

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

[sgarnett]

You probably want the compression (lower setting) on all four shocks set to full soft. You will probably want the rebound (upper setting) stiffer at the front than in the rear.

I'd stay with the 1LE front springs, and maybe even swap in a pair of standard Z28 rear springs.

I wouldn't lower the car until you get home. It puts you closer to the bump stops, and you'll need stiffer springs.

I'd go with the Strano hollow front and rear bars unless you already have the SLP 35~36mm front bar and/or the 1LE rear. You probably only have a 32mm 1LE front bar at most. The Strano bars are lighter and/or a bit softer than some of the other good choices out there, but still an improvement over the 1LE front bar. If you already have a 21mm 1LE rear bar, just upgrade the front.

Go for all the negative camber you can get (probably around -0.5), around 4.5 caster, and zero toe.

Just getting the shocks and bars right will make a big difference. I wouldn't try to get it really tuned to the hilt until you get home (or until you can swing a transfer to Germany:)).