JuStBlAzIN
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Re: Rear Coil Over W/ 4 Link
windedv6 how much was that kit? and do u know if they offer anything like that for a sy?
windedv6 how much was that kit? and do u know if they offer anything like that for a sy?
Rear Coil Over W/ 4 Link
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Syborg Twin Turbo
Syborg Twin Turbo
Re: Rear Coil Over W/ 4 Link
hey i've seen those pics before
hey i've seen those pics before
dgoodhue
BuSTeD 4.3
Re: Rear Coil Over W/ 4 Link
Not try to be a PIA, the stock SyTy suspension is a 4x4 front suspension and the rear is an old slapped on rear leaf springs set up (read cheap) they have been using for many many years (I think leaf springs have been in Automobile use for 100 years). Yeah GM adjust the spring rates and shocks, but they didn't do too much testing because the front ball joints are really on the adge of binding.
I am sure the rear suspension is not improved dramatically over any of the 60's cars using the same setup. (The shock and spring technology are probably the only real improvements) While I agree a poorly design suspension can be bad, it probably doesn't take a good designer much effort to improve what we have. It may take a while to optomize it, but most of the time suspension designers are re-using designs and adapting them. I am not saying it is easy to do. I wouldn't want to be the one who takes a generic suspension and tries to do a one off adaptation. Suspension geometery is something not to be take lightly.
NOJIMMY said:
Not try to be a PIA, the stock SyTy suspension is a 4x4 front suspension and the rear is an old slapped on rear leaf springs set up (read cheap) they have been using for many many years (I think leaf springs have been in Automobile use for 100 years). Yeah GM adjust the spring rates and shocks, but they didn't do too much testing because the front ball joints are really on the adge of binding.
I am sure the rear suspension is not improved dramatically over any of the 60's cars using the same setup. (The shock and spring technology are probably the only real improvements) While I agree a poorly design suspension can be bad, it probably doesn't take a good designer much effort to improve what we have. It may take a while to optomize it, but most of the time suspension designers are re-using designs and adapting them. I am not saying it is easy to do. I wouldn't want to be the one who takes a generic suspension and tries to do a one off adaptation. Suspension geometery is something not to be take lightly.
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JSM
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Re: Rear Coil Over W/ 4 Link
Any rear suspension will be a compromise someway.
Stock is compromise on handling for warranty, cost to manufacture, etc etc.
4 link will be typically more drag race, but not the best for handling, cost be somewhat higher.
Custom like Adam had done probably fits his desires like he wants, although might not be best for everybody (I see cost is complicated install)
So is there a best suspension, nope. All what you want to do, how much you want to spend, etc.
Somewhat like colors, everybody knows the only good color is black. :tup:
Any rear suspension will be a compromise someway.
Stock is compromise on handling for warranty, cost to manufacture, etc etc.
4 link will be typically more drag race, but not the best for handling, cost be somewhat higher.
Custom like Adam had done probably fits his desires like he wants, although might not be best for everybody (I see cost is complicated install)
So is there a best suspension, nope. All what you want to do, how much you want to spend, etc.
Somewhat like colors, everybody knows the only good color is black. :tup: