Best suspension for comfort/performance

[Lucasc80]

I'm building a 69 camaro. I plan on driving it a lot. I don't know a whole lot about suspensions. I like art Morrison and chassis works. Would these kind of systems be overkill? I won't ever race this car and it will be my second vehicle, but I will drive it plenty. I just want it to handle like my dads corvette. Will these systems do that or should I look at a cheaper option?


I just just would like it to handle well but be extremely comfortable.

Thanks for the help

[Schwartz Performance]

Welcome to the forums Lucas.

There are many ways to 'skin the cat' so to speak.

We offer a full bolt-in chassis for these that offer long shock travel compared to most, which aids in better ride quality (long shocks mean you can get away with a little softer spring, since you don't need to worry as much about bottoming out the shock) . Also we use RideTech's adjustable coilovers to help adjust the ride quality you look for.
Additionally, our chassis uses teflon-lined spherical rod ends and needle-bearing upper control arms, which allow the suspension to move freely by itself, compared to the stock rubber bushings, or aftermarket poly bushings. This allows for the shock to do its job (absorbing the shock!).

Personally I don't think going with our chassis (or other manufacturer) is overkill. 90% of our customers buy our chassis to achieve the same thing that 90% of newer Corvette owners do.... Which is have great handling capabilities, but ride nice.

If your budget doesn't allow it, then obviously that will be one of the deciding factors.

Feel free to check out our chassis here: http://www.schwartzperformance.com/1967-1969-f-body-camaro-firebird-chassis-full-frame/

Or give us a call. I'm sure others will chime in with their experiences and opinions as well.

Thanks
-Dale

(815)206-2230

[gray86hach]

I am happy with my DSE stuff. Rides almost as nice as the stock springs but handles way better.

Good shocks are a key

Tim

[kevs79]

Agree, shocks are important for sure. I didn't think so till I put the Koni Red's on mine. I had the rears adjusted almost full firm and rode pretty rough. Adjusted to the middle setting and much better....big difference.

[Carl @ Chassisworks]

I'm building a 69 camaro. I plan on driving it a lot. I don't know a whole lot about suspensions. I like art Morrison and chassis works. Would these kind of systems be overkill? I won't ever race this car and it will be my second vehicle, but I will drive it plenty. I just want it to handle like my dads corvette. Will these systems do that or should I look at a cheaper option?

I just just would like it to handle well but be extremely comfortable.

Thanks for the help

Hi Lucas,
Welcome to the forum. I'm obviously a bit biased but I'll do my best to answer your question. Our front clip is designed from a clean sheet, making no concessions to pre-existing components. Because of this, with our standard steel spindle, it can be set up to ride softer than a Corvette based system and handle better than a Mustang-II system. I have many customers who use these cars as their daily drivers (100k miles and counting) and I have others who are running them hard in competition. It's all about tailoring the system to meet the requirements.

You can read a lot of in-depth information on our site HERE. (http://www.cachassisworks.com/cac_library_7701.html) I would start with the data sheet for the frame HERE (http://www.cachassisworks.com/Attachments/DataSheets/7701_DS_WEB.pdf)and then call us with any questions.

[vintageracer]

All the suspension systems out there for sale are good. Don't believe it just ask the folks selling them!

Now having said that there really are a lot of QUALITY choices for you 1969 Camaro that offer different levels of performance, comfort and cost. The sky is the limit. $15K-$20K spent on your suspension will get you the "Performance and Comfort" you desire. Don't want to spend quite that much then a little compromise is probably in order.

Best Comfort and Performance?

You need to be a "Little" more specific with your want's, needs and desires. I am positive you are like the rest of us that you only want the BEST however while the BEST may satisfy our Wants and Desires the BEST may NOT meet the reality of your Needs and your Budget.

You say in your post "I just want it to handle like my dads corvette". If your dad's Covette is 53-62 that's not hard at all. If your Dad's Corvette is a 2015 it's time to cough up that $15K-$20K and you might get close but will never get there! Give serious consideration to how YOU describe the "Performance & Comfort" you want and talk to the vendors. The more specific YOU are about what YOU want the better job the vendors can do to help YOU get exactly what YOU want for the $$$ YOU have available to spend.

[BMR Sales]

Mike there is some good advice in there - I can't tell you how many times I have heard "I want my Camaro/Chevelle/Nova to handle like a Corvette (or Cadillac)". But nobody says what year? I've been in Corvettes I'd drive across country and some I want to get out after a Block.

To the OP, you have plenty of choices. I would identify a Budget, then investigate the companies that sponsor these forums - I'm not saying these companies are all great, but they try to stay in tune with customers and what they are looking for and keep the hobby going by supporting the forums with parts, tech support and warranties

[Hotchkis]

Our complete TVS as well as tuned shocks just finished the One Lap of America with a first in class win as well as 14th overall. That is 18 performance driving events and 3245 miles driven in transit.

https://www.pro-touring.com/content/457-Congratulations-Team-Honor-Flight-Camaro!

[TheJDMan]

DO NOT buy any suspension parts off ebay! Just because a no name ebay tubular control arm is half the price of a quality brand name part does not mean it is a good deal. Stick with one of the vendors here on PT.com and it will be hard to make a bad choice.