Well; I decided that my next upgrade will involve me suspension and lower the car. I want to do this ONE TIME and RIGHT; lol, so i need advice.
The car will be used for the "twisty's"; bare, curvy backroads. The car might see some 1/4 mile action but not much and not often. If i can find a AutoX track then maybe some recreational usage, nothing competition based. This is moslty a cruzer, show car.
My SS isn't my DD, but i want it to be a "functional car".
LCA's: I read this link (
http://www.ws6zxr.com/showthread.php?t=23014), and now im not sure what to do. "Road Noise", how bad can it be? I'm not looking for Cadilac quiteness (it would have to be some serious freakin noise as my car already raddle's, ect), or Porche GT2 performance. Now, i want an improvement over stock (obviously), but don't want to spend a fortune on LCA's. I was thinking UMI or BMR (non-adjustable), any one have suggestions? Like ROD ENDS???!!!
Panhard bar: Again i need an adjustable one and i was again thinking BMR or UMI. Single adj / dbl adj?? Rod ends???
SFC's: 2 point or 3 point? difference's, pro's con's for my application??? Weld-in or Bolt-in, differences in application (besides weld-in being stonger).
Springs: The big question; how low should i go? I can get a set of hotchkis springs pretty cheap. I was looking @ a 1.5" drop in front & 1.3" in rear. However; i do want headers soon, and i don't want my butthole to pucker up to the size of a pin head whenever i go over a bump. I know that QTP and KOOKS say they have no clearance issues but i would like 1st hand opinion. Other then that; they have a 1.2" front and rear drop springs i might go with if u guys think it is too low. also, what lbs spring rate???
Shock Re-valving: What is the deal with this? It is required? I know the shock bound and rebound should be set with the spring rate but does anyone have first hand experience with have them re-valved? like does it really make a difference or is it necessary for my application? Also, who does them and how much $$$? The shocks I have are the same ones that come in the SLP shock and spring package.
I want tp buy parts once and be done with it. I want to advoid the expense and headach of experimenting with parts and 'ish.
any help is greatly appreciated!