Ridetech StreetGrip release at SEMA!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Hey Everyone!


At SEMA, we're showing everyone what we've been putting together for the last couple of years. This is the "one box, one stop" setup for the guys that want a bolt on setup that will transform their hotrod into a more enjoyable machine. Compared to our other products available, these packages are focused on the guys that have their eyes set on a STREET oriented car.


The kit includes:


- Composite Rear Leaf Springs
- Dual-Rate Coil Springs
- Delrin Control Arm Bushings (for factory arms)
- Taller Ball Joints
- Larger Front Sway Bar
- Delrin Swaybar Bushings
- Single Adjustable Ridetech Monotube Shocks


Our criteria for StreetGrip (in order of importance):


- Ride Quality: Who doesn't want this? Everyone wants a streetrod/hotrod that they can get in and drive anytime they like, while still being comfortable.
- Handling: We're optimizing the handling characteristics for everyone, even the guys using who aren't using competition tires!
- Easy Install: These are the kits that won't require any cutting, welding, fab work, no nothing... Just a direct replacement for OEM suspension parts.
- Everything comes in one box: This is all that is needed, no other purchases required.
- Pricing: Everything you need for $2000-2500.


Right now, we have 5 applications done and will be shipping on January 5th (or sooner). There is a tremendous change that comes from the kits. After driving these cars in stock form and with the StreetGrip installed, I'm amazed. Remember the feeling that you had when you drove your car, for the first time? If you've lost that feeling, be prepared to feel that again!


Link to site: http://www.ridetech.com/info/streetgrip/


Product Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKOA0K6H15s#t=61


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[F-Body International]

Cool looking stuff! Installing Hotchkis leaf springs on mine and I have to say I'm jealous of the composite leaf. Hope to see good sales!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Thanks! We appreciate it!

[69clark]

Nice

[Josh@Ridetech]

Hey guys! Here are some videos that show off the composite leaf springs in action:

Composite leaf w/ rubber bushings:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrR61pW3z44&feature=youtu.be

Composite leaf w/ delrin bushings:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPZ4xW8z9bg

If you watch both videos, you'll see that the delrin bushings offer quite a bit less lateral movement than the rubber bushing allows.

[carguy502]

Hi Josh,

Any chance you could provide some before and after pics of the ride height, especially with the new wheels? I love the low stance on my Nova (1969) and want to see if this is going how much this might affect my ride height. Thanks!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Hi Josh,

Any chance you could provide some before and after pics of the ride height, especially with the new wheels? I love the low stance on my Nova (1969) and want to see if this is going how much this might affect my ride height. Thanks!

Hey!

I've got some pictures of it at the new ride height, with the new wheels. Let me see if I can find some pictures of it before.

With Streetgrip:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/12/Camarostreetgrip_zpshlbzymev-1.jpg (http://s1356.photobucket.com/user/Ridetech2/media/Camarostreetgrip_zpshlbzymev.jpg.html)

[Jimbo1367]

The leafspring video was eye opening. But it would of been nice the use the thicker shackles on the rubber bushings too. It would of been more of a apples to apples comparison.

[carguy502]

Thank you, Josh! Those wheels look like 17s, can you confirm?

It is about an inch higher than my current springs with a 1" lowering block. Any thoughts on the use of a lowering block with these springs? I know spring wrap might become more pronounced, but it looks like your fiberglass springs have that under control.

[TheJDMan]

Josh,
Quick question. On a 1st Gen Camaro, does the Street Grip kit installation require doing the "Guildstrand Mod" or is that taken care of with the use of the tall upper ball joint? I have started bugging my younger brother to upgrade the suspension on his 69 Z28 and I will likely be the one doing the work.

[bret]

The taller upper balljoint induces negative camber into the front suspension during compression...just like the "Guldstrand Mod". No need for any fabrication or modification. If you want to combine with he two concepts, you will need to run a camber curve and bumpsteer scan, and you'll need to validate that the taller upper balljoint will not bind during the suspension travel.
Or you can go to our coilover/strongarm/TruTurn system that has all that figured out for you.

[bret]

Thank you, Josh! Those wheels look like 17s, can you confirm?

It is about an inch higher than my current springs with a 1" lowering block. Any thoughts on the use of a lowering block with these springs? I know spring wrap might become more pronounced, but it looks like your fiberglass springs have that under control.

The precise tires sizes and fender height dimensions are on the website. http://www.ridetech.com/info/streetgrip-dimensions/

We will have a 1" lowering option available shortly. It will consist of a 1" lowering block kit in the rear and a dedicated procedure to cut part of a coil off the firm end of the dual rate coilspring in front. This will stiffen the firm rate slightly but have little effect on the soft end.

[69FB]

Any prospects of doing this setup for 65-70 Mustangs?

[carguy502]

The precise tires sizes and fender height dimensions are on the website. http://www.ridetech.com/info/streetgrip-dimensions/

We will have a 1" lowering option available shortly. It will consist of a 1" lowering block kit in the rear and a dedicated procedure to cut part of a coil off the firm end of the dual rate coilspring in front. This will stiffen the firm rate slightly but have little effect on the soft end.

thank you, Bret! Ridetech is awesome for just providing this sort of info. I am looking forward to your 1" drop option on the fiberglass leafs and the weight savings it will bring.

[bret]

Any prospects of doing this setup for 65-70 Mustangs?

Yes. Soon. Look for it summer 2016. We already have the cars.

[SWAGON]

The precise tires sizes and fender height dimensions are on the website. http://www.ridetech.com/info/streetgrip-dimensions/

We will have a 1" lowering option available shortly. It will consist of a 1" lowering block kit in the rear and a dedicated procedure to cut part of a coil off the firm end of the dual rate coilspring in front. This will stiffen the firm rate slightly but have little effect on the soft end.
Which side is the firm side of the spring?

[andrewb70]

Bret,

This will be a home run for you guys!

It's perfect for what I am looking for in my next build.

Andrew

[hotrodneb]

"Which side is the firm side of the spring?"


I'm not Bret but the "firm side" of a progressively wound coil spring would be the area where the coils are wound closer together. thus yielding more coil winds per inch of coil height = more firm.

[813Demon340]

Looks like a great set up. Any possibilities of Mopar or AMC applications being produced?

[bret]

Looks like a great set up. Any possibilities of Mopar or AMC applications being produced?

We have smoothbody shocks for practically all applications. Probably wont do complete package for AMC or Mopsr untill all the mainstream applications are complete.

...unless someone steps up with a large PO...

[Josue]

Are there anymore pictures of the 69 Camaro available? Different angles?

I have the same 235/45/17 on the front of my '68 Firebird, with 275/35/18's in the rear....but they spec out to be just about the same height as the 275/40/17's on the back of the Camaro. (.1 difference) I hope it's not a silly question, because I know that's why you put those pics up and list ride heights, but does that mean I can expect the SAME stance if I installed this kit? Regardless of where my car sits now with it's 48 year old suspension?

[Josh@Ridetech]

Over the last few weeks, we've been playing with the StreetGrip some more on a few different cars! While working on this Camaro, we've added an extra 1" drop to the 67-68 rear kits due to the rounded fender lips. With the 69's squared wheel arch, getting the lower look wasn't as difficult.

Here are some pictures of the RS we've been playing with. I'll post up some pictures of underside in a little bit to show what we've added!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/01/IMG_1955_zpsoskymzk4-1.jpg (http://s1356.photobucket.com/user/Ridetech2/media/IMG_1955_zpsoskymzk4.jpg.html)

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[Josh@Ridetech]

Over the last few weeks, we've been playing with the StreetGrip some more on a few different cars! While working on this Camaro, we've added an extra 1" drop to the 67-68 rear kits due to the rounded fender lips. With the 69's squared wheel arch, getting the lower look wasn't as difficult.

Here are some pictures of the RS we've been playing with. I'll post up some pictures of underside in a little bit to show what we've added!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/01/IMG_1955_zpsoskymzk4-1.jpg (http://s1356.photobucket.com/user/Ridetech2/media/IMG_1955_zpsoskymzk4.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/01/IMG_1953_zpsc27rhl17-1.jpg (http://s1356.photobucket.com/user/Ridetech2/media/IMG_1953_zpsc27rhl17.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/01/IMG_1958_zps3mlnnrpc-1.jpg (http://s1356.photobucket.com/user/Ridetech2/media/IMG_1958_zps3mlnnrpc.jpg.html)

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[Josue]

Damn....that's perfect!!!

Do you have the fender measurements for this RS?

[Josh@Ridetech]

Damn....that's perfect!!!

Do you have the fender measurements for this RS?

It's got a great stance! I'll get the measurements for you today!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Specs on the '67 RS:

Front:
Tire size: 235/45-17
Ground to fender lip distance: 25 1/4"
Center cap of wheel to fender lip distance: 13 1/4"

Rear:
Tire size: 275/40-17
Ground to fender lip distance: 26 1/2"
Center cap of wheel to fender lip distance: 14 1/4"

[Josue]

Alright....that eases my mind a ton on this kit, and pretty much seals the deal for me!

I have a 1968 Firebird with stock suspension (presumably original). 17X8, 4.5" backspacing, 235/45/17's in the front. 18X9, 5.25" backspacing, and 275/35/18's in the rear. So, same front tire size, and the back is only a .1" difference in height from your test Camaro. Here's where I'm sitting...

Front is right around 26 7/8"...

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Rear is around 27 1/2" now, to 27 7/8"-28". Looks like I could get another 1/2" of clearance if/when I roll the lip.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/01/20160110_165142_zpsayamtsif-1.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/josue309/media/1968%20Firebird/20160110_165142_zpsayamtsif.jpg.html)

I was worried with the measurements from the '69 Camaro, but these make more sense for me, since I have the arched fender lips as well.

Looks like I could afford to go even lower in the rear, is there anyway to get an additional drop out of the rear of this kit?

Also, how "stiff" can you make these adjustable shocks? Have you guys had any rubbing issues with any of these test cars?

[Josh@Ridetech]

For the 67-68's, this is as low as the kit will get at the moment. I'll see if I can pull up the dyno sheets for you!

[GregG69camaro]

Hi,

I'm very interested in a kit for my 66 chevelle. My only concern is that it might not sit low enough. Brett mentioned there might be a 1" lowering option for leaf spring kits. Would there be an option to cut the springs abit to reach the desired ride hight im looking for? With out affecting ride quality?
Thanks,

Greg