Best budget 2nd gen suspension

[gio75camaro]

I'm looking for a 2nd gen suspension system that will be good for track and street. I have looked at DSE and Hotchkis. I was wondering if anyone has tried anything else and how they like it.

[BMR Sales]

I believe that we make the best Quality Parts for your Money and we make them in the USA :usa:

Also it's good to know what your Budget is (& remember you will probably go over it!)

[gio75camaro]

Suspension budget is from 3-6 grand I'm expecting to go over just in case. But I will definitely look into you guys!

[OLDFLM]

I strongly recommend BMR!

[CampbellshotrodsAZ]

I bought all Ridetech parts from Matt at Matt's Classic Bowties. I've seen Ridetech a lot at the different auto-x's I've been to, and think they're a great bang for your buck. I'm in the front suspension under $2k so far, 4 link will be later down the road. Car isn't together yet so I haven't driven it though.

[kevs79]

I would check out Keith's Custom Works. He is very knowledgeable on 2nd gens and what works on a budget. He has a whole package that works together.

[kevs79]

Also Keith is a phone call away. If he doesnt pick up he calls back very fast.

[badazz81z28]

Hotchkis does make it easy with the TVS kit. Others are good stuff as well and I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. However I can say is Don't buy "PTFB" stuff! Now that's one brand I would say, heck no.

[Schroeder]

Hotchkis does make it easy with the TVS kit. Others are good stuff as well and I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. However I can say is Don't buy "PTFB" stuff! Now that's one brand I would say, heck no.


Maybe explain y u say that

[gio75camaro]

Kevs I love Keith! He's always helpful and I have been thinking about using him for my suspension mainly because he can fine tune it for you. And thank you for all the input gents it's very helpful!

[KEV 190164]

my trans am is like Frankensteins monster bits of every thing. I have the bmr torque arm kit great price looks good. ridtech hq coilovers all round. global west top and bottom a arms. hotckiss frame conectors and front sway bar . cant go wrong with any of these names all good quality

[badazz81z28]

Maybe explain y u say that


Piece mill kind of parts, no engineering like you see with the brand names. They are just budget of the budget parts. I compare them to JC Whitney. Nothing wrong with that, there are just better parts out there with quality tig welds, healthy tube diameter, precision fitment engineering etc. I have been down that road. Learn from my mistakes. Hotchkis, BMR, DSE, GW etc are the way to go.

Had a picture out there a long time ago comparing the Hotchis control arm to the PTFB arm. Big differences. Tube DOM, bushing type and size, welds, bump stop etc

[OLDFLM]

@OP: You know my vote... BMR!

But the best advice anyone can give you is this. Sit down and ask yourself "what are you really going to do with the car?" And be honest with yourself!

If you're going to auto-cross the car regularly and want to hone your skills... then go with an aftermarket suspension. If you're going to cruise the car with some spirited driving you can do a lot with some good springs and shocks as the 2nd Gen F-bodies had fairly good geometry from the factory. Good springs, big sway bars, and good shocks will go a long way.

If you have the budget, the sky is the limit really and it comes down to personal choice and preference.

[gio75camaro]

Yeah she's gonna be an aggressive street/ autocross car so I'm really deciding on suspension that can be tuned and I hone my skills in.

[Get' er done]

Yeah she's gonna be an aggressive street/ autocross car so I'm really deciding on suspension that can be tuned and I hone my skills in.

My 71 is being built with a similar purpose. Previously I had purchased the complete front and rear kit from Ride Tech with the single adjustable coil over shocks. I am still working on it so no results to report on that kit. I have found that working with Ron Sutton Race Technology has been a great help in developing a plan going forward with the items i had already purchased. Currently I am planning on having a street setup with a "spirited road but still decent ride" and an autocross setup to bring the handling up to "X" level. With maybe a couple hour change over of the rear springs, adjust (or change) the rear sway bar to a higher rate and change out the front sway bar. I'm hoping to have a setup for a decent performing car on the street and for autocross. I guess what I am saying is to develop a plan based on your goals with this car. Kinda what post #13 is saying. I think.

[badazz81z28]

What ever option you choose, remember it's cheaper to do it once.

[gray86hach]

I went with DSE. Rides nice handles great. Quality was what you would expect from them.

Tim

[g-machine]

I am installing Martz Chassis in the rear and Speed Tech Chicane coil over conversion on the front. I'm on a tight budget and the invasive installation of the DSE stuff is what make me sell off mine to buy the Martz suspension. I have a 2nd Gen Camaro so that plays a big part......plus I'm doing the work myself.