RideTech StreetGrip debuts at SEMA!

[bret]

ridetech StreetGrip debuts at SEMA!

OK boys and girls…here is what ridetech has been working on for the last couple of years. It will officially debut at SEMA next week in Las Vegas. We have 5 applications already done and will be shipping on January 5 [or before]. I’ve been driving our 72 Chevelle outfitted with the StreetGrip system since May. It has become my favorite car. It rides better than any car we have on the property, [including our 09 Cadillac CTSV]. We recently took it to an SCCA autocross event in Bowling Green, Ky. Considering this Chevelle has OEM seats, OEM steering box, drum brakes, 15” white letter tires, a 290hp crate engine and an automatic…it was a rockstar! This is the kind of car and suspension you want to drive across the country.

Here is some general info: http://www.ridetech.com/info/streetgrip/

Here are some videos about the StreetGrip program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKOA0K6H15s#t=61

Here are three of the StreetGrip cars that we have been working on so far...I’ll be putting up info on ride heights and tire sizes shortly.

We will be in SEMA booth # 22587 [down the steps from the Ford booth]. We will have ALL the StreetGrip components there for your fondling pleasure!

[dontlifttoshift]

Bret, this awesome.

Consider adding Tri Fives to the mix.

[Ron Sutton]

Great stuff Bret !

[PT Sportwagon]

MMMM, that is very interesting. Maybe the system I will get for the wagon. Good work Bret.

Tim

[Boxjohn]

I'm curious what the geometry tweaks would have been to make it more suitable for mild, tall-sidewall tires?

Neat concept for sure.

[bret]

I'm curious what the geometry tweaks would have been to make it more suitable for mild, tall-sidewall tires?

Neat concept for sure.

The biggest thing we've done is to correct the oem "positive camber" situation with taller upper balljoints. This allows the loaded tire to lean into the turn instead of away from the turn. It definitely make for a happier cornering experience.

Here is a little video that we've done on that subject:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=G0F0W7XBVn8

[chevelletiger]

Cool bret,see you at sema.
Are you going to do a delrin bushing kit for the early mustangs?
Those stock thread ones suck big time.
Phil

[hotrodneb]

I'm in.....Talked to your sales staff today and they answered all my questions they could. I NOW plan to dump everything I have and go with this complete system (OK I'm keeping my RQs, but everything else goes). Looks like I am in the market for some factory LCAs and that ad is going up next.

Planning an order for front and rear springs, also delrins for LCAs. It seems my other stuff is correct or close enough that I will make do until I can buy others.

I am EXCITED with the possibilities this offers. I have more than spent the cost of this system in parts that I've experimented with. I am one that rates ride quality over cornering. That fact was confirmed Saturday evening when the wife got her first real ride in the car. IF this system delivers 75% of what it promises I will be pleased. BUT it is coming from ridetech so my guess is that % will be higher.

May I PLEASE be the first PT member to volunteer a first gen?