Anyone know of any places that sell new E-body suspension kits with new technology? Be nice to have a car that could go like nobody's business AND take a corner
Lets put this into the context of a more commonly known field..."What engine do I need to run 12s?" For example, if you have a recently rebuilt, healthy 440, it might just take a rear gear change. If you have a clapped out 318, it is going to take significant time, money, and effort. The goal can be achieved either way, one is just easier than the other.
So that is my snotty way of saying that without knowing what you have currently, what budget you want to spend, and what your goals are, recommendations are just a swag. Suspensions should be built as a system, much like an engine, if you are trying to maximize performance. However, if you just want it to be a somewhat better than original, you might not need to update any hard parts but simply change tires, alignment and shocks.
I say that because most shops only have alignment specs for our cars as set up originally; that is with narrow, rock hard, bias ply tires, sometimes used without power steering. Modern radials can be used with much improved alignment settings which will make a huge difference in the way your car feels without the need to get into tubular k frames, coil overs, and exotic components. Add in bigger torsion and sway bars, improved leaf springs and the best shocks your willing to pay for and you will be amazed at the difference. Additionally, your car still looks original, which if you want to sell it down the line, can be an added benefit.
So, whatta ya have now, what do you want it do do (ie. cruising, semi regular driver, racer (any rules we need to know about), how much work are you willing/want to do, do you have a budget in mind? Are you starting with steel wheels and polyglass repops or do you already have new tires and wheels with a rebuilt suspension?
