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12-05-2013 #1
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Ridetech Front & Rear Suspension - 2nd Gen Camaro/Firebird - Reviews
Saw Gas Monkeys install ridetech front and rear suspension w/coilovers on TV. Rear was a 4-link. Anyone done this? How does it compare to the Unobtanium Hotchkis or the "to die for" Detroit Speed suspension?
ConradOriginal owner '84 Grand National. CAS V1 (big) front-mount intercooler, Comp roller hyd cam, Champion Al intake/heads, T66 turbo, 3.5" custom cat-back exhaust, RideTech TruTurn front & DSE rear swaybars/ctrl arms, Ridetech 3-way coilovers, Baer 6P 14/13. FAST w/TouchScreen & GM Flex Fuel sensor, 120 lb injectors, Ricks SS tank, Aeromotive Eliminator pump.
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12-05-2013 #2
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Do a search on "48 Hour Camaro". It is equipped with a complete ridetech suspension front and rear and the car has been driven in direct competition with Hotchkis, DSE and others.
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12-05-2013 #3
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ridetech front and rear suspension w/coilovers on my car, best setup I have driven, the only car that i have driven that was better was a independent rear suspension track Vette
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12-05-2013 #4
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There are many examples of this setup on the site. Probably moreso in first gen cars. I have the rear setup for mine and their coilovers for all four corners. My project is moving pretty slow though.
Stephen
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12-07-2013 #5
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Originally Posted by alphaenvirmgt
The Ride-Tech kit is very simplistic, lots of folks like it.1970 Camaro/DSE build
Are you driver enough? Maybe....come on blue!
https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...71#post1147371
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12-14-2013 #6
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Search up Albert Melchior's 2nd gen Firebirds....most of his cars are ridetech, from memory.
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12-15-2013 #7
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my ride tech wish list has the four link, 4 coils and true turn and "A" arms. $5g tho
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12-15-2013 #8
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I drove the 48 hour Camaro at Del Mar last year, it handled great.
David Pozzi http://www.pozziracing.com67 Camaro RS that will be faster than anything Mary owns.
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12-17-2013 #9
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it looks to me that the ridetech upper control arms have cast-iron cross shafts and poly bushings.
Doesn't look like the quality is as good compared to other manufacterers offerings.1979 S.E. 400-4speed - currently with 455(474) stroker, ported aluminum heads, solid roller cam, RPM intake, Demon 850, Super T-10 4 speed. Runs mid 11's@119mph.
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12-17-2013 #10
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I vouch for ridetech - my car hangs with some of the top dollar builds with their setup and HQ coil overs. I am VERY pleased and am glad I chose their products!
GeoffP
68 Camaro - LS1/T-56
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12-17-2013 #11
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the arms have a cast center, and there machine to exact tolerances for castor slugs, there made with a stop also to keep the arm from moving forward and backwards on the shaft like some arms here's a pic of the new arms. hope that helps Originally Posted by Larry Navarro
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12-17-2013 #12
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The cross shaft is actually forged steel. The bushings are injection molded Delrin. Self lubricating material, no grease needed.
Bret Voelkel
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RideTech/Air Ride Technologies, Inc.
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12-17-2013 #13
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I have TruTurn on my Buick Grand National. How do I get the other caster slugs if I decide to experiment with them?
ConradOriginal owner '84 Grand National. CAS V1 (big) front-mount intercooler, Comp roller hyd cam, Champion Al intake/heads, T66 turbo, 3.5" custom cat-back exhaust, RideTech TruTurn front & DSE rear swaybars/ctrl arms, Ridetech 3-way coilovers, Baer 6P 14/13. FAST w/TouchScreen & GM Flex Fuel sensor, 120 lb injectors, Ricks SS tank, Aeromotive Eliminator pump.
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Just call up ridetech and order them. They just sent me the offset slugs for basically the cost of shipping. Originally Posted by alphaenvirmgt
Marc Battiste
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LY6/T56/12 Bolt
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12-18-2013 #15
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Thanks Bret. This info just moved my choices to the top of the list. Originally Posted by bret
1979 S.E. 400-4speed - currently with 455(474) stroker, ported aluminum heads, solid roller cam, RPM intake, Demon 850, Super T-10 4 speed. Runs mid 11's@119mph.
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to clarify... Originally Posted by Larry Navarro
The images above are Gen 1 arms that started shipping in that configuration this summer. The Gen 2 arms with the caster slug / delrin configuration will start shipping around Feb. 1. Also...the cross shafts will be machined billet steel. We did forged cross shafts on the Gen 1 because of the high quantities.
Hate to make you wait but didn't want you to be disappointed. You're welcome to get on the list for the first batch.
Rod...thanks for posting up those great pics of your arms...we should have you do photography for our catalog!Bret Voelkel
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12-18-2013 #17
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blahahahahah, we'll talk about it someday Originally Posted by bret
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12-31-2013 #18
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So the 2nd gen control arms will be available in Feb??
how do I get on the list?1979 S.E. 400-4speed - currently with 455(474) stroker, ported aluminum heads, solid roller cam, RPM intake, Demon 850, Super T-10 4 speed. Runs mid 11's@119mph.
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12-31-2013 #19
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Call Darren or Rodney at our shop and order up. First come first served. We don't run the card till we ship.
Bret Voelkel
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01-01-2014 #20
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What if I just ordered some for my 68 chevelle..but they haven't shipped yet. Should I wait for second gens?? lol
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