jptonks
08-19-2013, 10:46 AM
Hello All,
I am 70 year old long-time muscle car enthusiast and have owned Corvettes and Chevelles in the past. I am now comtemplating a nicely restored/modified 1969 Camaro with a 383 and 6 speed. This is a street car and not a daily driver. My wife will ride in the car from time to time.
I would like an improved suspension, but I do not want to completely destroy a comfortable ride. Firm is OK. What I have in mind is a ride just like the 2008 C6 Corvette that I owned fron 2008-2010.
I have read countless suspension articles on the Internet and in magazines over the years and I am still not sure what upgrades will achieve my goals and what amounts to "too much modification". I definitely don't want any clunks or squeeks when the suspension is moving.
I will do four wheel discs and I will change the ball joints, spindles, and A arms. Better shocks as well. What choice between aluminum, Delrin, and polyurethane makes the most sense for me?
How about the four biscuits between the subframe and the unibody? Are subframe connectors required?
In the rear, do I need a four link or would upgraded springs be better? I would like to run 17 inch wheels and this might affect which a rear suspension works best.
Does a torque arm suspension upgrade make sense? How about sway bars in front and rear or just in front?
I guess what I am after are opinions where guys upgraded their cars and then wished they had done something else.
I got to see and touch Ride Tech's 1969 Camaro level two complete package at the Springfield, MA Goodguys Car Show in July and I realy liked the quality of their pieces.
Anyway, I have asked a lot of questions and I hope there are a few mild pro-touring guys out there that can comment on doing less than full-out upgrades for a street driven 1969 Camaro.
Thanks foir your help everyone.
Dr. John
I am 70 year old long-time muscle car enthusiast and have owned Corvettes and Chevelles in the past. I am now comtemplating a nicely restored/modified 1969 Camaro with a 383 and 6 speed. This is a street car and not a daily driver. My wife will ride in the car from time to time.
I would like an improved suspension, but I do not want to completely destroy a comfortable ride. Firm is OK. What I have in mind is a ride just like the 2008 C6 Corvette that I owned fron 2008-2010.
I have read countless suspension articles on the Internet and in magazines over the years and I am still not sure what upgrades will achieve my goals and what amounts to "too much modification". I definitely don't want any clunks or squeeks when the suspension is moving.
I will do four wheel discs and I will change the ball joints, spindles, and A arms. Better shocks as well. What choice between aluminum, Delrin, and polyurethane makes the most sense for me?
How about the four biscuits between the subframe and the unibody? Are subframe connectors required?
In the rear, do I need a four link or would upgraded springs be better? I would like to run 17 inch wheels and this might affect which a rear suspension works best.
Does a torque arm suspension upgrade make sense? How about sway bars in front and rear or just in front?
I guess what I am after are opinions where guys upgraded their cars and then wished they had done something else.
I got to see and touch Ride Tech's 1969 Camaro level two complete package at the Springfield, MA Goodguys Car Show in July and I realy liked the quality of their pieces.
Anyway, I have asked a lot of questions and I hope there are a few mild pro-touring guys out there that can comment on doing less than full-out upgrades for a street driven 1969 Camaro.
Thanks foir your help everyone.
Dr. John