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Post by dyers98 on Jan 14, 2006 0:19:37 GMT -6
Shit talking has been fun but since this is a car furum I thought I would throw up a car question. My camaro. I'm NOT looking to go broke trying to break the speed barier. I like my car nice and clean with a little go. The next mod has been vexing me?  Stall or receicent thought...new shocks and bushing? give me your thoughts. |
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Post by Imback on Jan 14, 2006 0:31:42 GMT -6
stall, shocks are for pussies
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Post by NOTAGT2 on Jan 14, 2006 0:35:02 GMT -6
whats done to it now? i know Jamies (Sukkoi19) 02 Z went 12.9 with lid and a catback (6 speed car though)
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Post by Imback on Jan 14, 2006 0:38:47 GMT -6
I bet it has a "ass load of power".
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Post by NOTAGT2 on Jan 14, 2006 0:41:59 GMT -6
dude ur sig is nasty
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Post by Imback on Jan 14, 2006 0:43:01 GMT -6
What? I just have a open mind.
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Post by Imback on Jan 14, 2006 0:43:30 GMT -6
I am thirsty be right back, (checking my bath water)
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Post by dyers98 on Jan 14, 2006 13:25:16 GMT -6
Stock motor, lid, full exhaust. I have read that replacing the shocks will make tremendous diff in performance and hook-up. Which I have a problem with anyways...so a stall isn't going to help much there. I fucking hate the rattles the car make is why I'm looking at shocks
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Post by towtruck on Jan 14, 2006 13:41:36 GMT -6
Do you feel the pea under your eight matresses princess?
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Post by Sukkoi19 on Jan 14, 2006 17:55:35 GMT -6
Ive read that a stock car will benefit more from practice and good tires than a suspension change. Are you looking at shocks for a softer ride?
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Post by dyers98 on Jan 14, 2006 21:20:48 GMT -6
I was going to buy SFC to stiffen the car up...reading posts on LS1 tech got me asking questions and people started replying about the shocks. Stock shocks are supposedly junk...people say SFC are more of a bandaid for the rattles that develope and the root cause is that the shocks need to be replaced/upgraded. Not for a softer ride but to make the car handle better and "absorb the shock" from the road. Which inturn creates the rattles.
I'm just looking into making the car more enjoyable to drive. It will never be any faster than a high 12sec car but it will always be a driver. That's my thought.
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Post by glennster on Jan 14, 2006 23:25:16 GMT -6
IMO shocks are a waste.I would go with SFC's,they made my car way more solid.Control arm relocation brackets,good stall and stickey tires.
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Post by Sukkoi19 on Jan 15, 2006 4:15:44 GMT -6
SFC made my car feel almost quality. They are very nice for rattle elimination.
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Post by NOTAGT2 on Jan 15, 2006 15:44:35 GMT -6
<~~~ now owns a welder will install weld on SFC's
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Post by dyers98 on Jan 17, 2006 18:53:20 GMT -6
I am ordering bilstein HD's. At this point I am curious if they're worth a shit or not. The plan is to try em out and base an opinion on if people are right. Then I want to add SFC and see how they affect things. SOme people say replacing shocks is a must do??? I'll let you know in a few weeks. The stall will have to wait
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Post by glennster on Jan 17, 2006 19:30:43 GMT -6
Thanks for asking opinions, 3 people say hold on the shocks and you order bilsteins? Whatever dude but remember,you need a solid platform to build a chassis not a car that flexes in the middle.If you think SFC's are only for rattle elimination you are mistaken.Bilteins are a great shock for autoX but on your car the ride will be stiff and jarring plus the car will rattle worse.Its your money blow it how you want.
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Post by Sukkoi19 on Jan 17, 2006 20:09:03 GMT -6
I agree, do the SFC first. Worry about the shocks later. Hell, they only have 40k miles on them.
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Post by Sukkoi19 on Jan 17, 2006 20:50:53 GMT -6
After all that you went with the shocks?
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Post by dyers98 on Jan 17, 2006 21:32:50 GMT -6
Wow I didn't know everyone cared so much. I have not ordered anything yet. I have been talking with this dude on LS1 Tech - SamStranno? His beef is the Decarbons are absolute crap. From his POV he is the shocks are a must. I will take your opinions if you think. I know nothing about suspension. I just want my shit ride better...
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Post by MeanYellowZ on Jan 17, 2006 21:41:55 GMT -6
another for SFC's, longer you wait, you can sit and listen to the car settling in the middle lol
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Post by NOTAGT2 on Jan 17, 2006 22:06:29 GMT -6
LS1 Tech  we don't speak of that place hear because we don't have a thread there anymore  Owell this place is way better. You should go with the proven combo though |
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Post by glennster on Jan 17, 2006 22:09:01 GMT -6
Wow I didn't know everyone cared so much. I have not ordered anything yet. I have been talking with this dude on LS1 Tech - SamStranno? His beef is the Decarbons are absolute crap. From his POV he is the shocks are a must. I will take your opinions if you think. I know nothing about suspension. I just want my shit ride better... 1. never ask a salesman for advice on a product he sells 2. research before you buy unless you just want to spend money and enjoy a learning curve 3. I couldn't really understand what you were trying to get across above? I do think and my shit rides the sewer pipe like most other shit I guess? |
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Post by Sukkoi19 on Jan 18, 2006 7:44:19 GMT -6
The SFC will make your ride better, no more chassis flex and nice firm transitions over bumps without the discombobulted feeling of the stock 4th Gen Chassis.
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Post by dyers98 on Jan 18, 2006 9:48:58 GMT -6
Wow I didn't know everyone cared so much. I have not ordered anything yet. I have been talking with this dude on LS1 Tech - SamStranno? His beef is the Decarbons are absolute crap. From his POV he is the shocks are a must. I will take your opinions if you think. I know nothing about suspension. I just want my shit ride better... 1. never ask a salesman for advice on a product he sells 2. research before you buy unless you just want to spend money and enjoy a learning curve 3. I couldn't really understand what you were trying to get across above? I do think and my shit rides the sewer pipe like most other shit I guess? Sorry about the typing errors. I have a wireless Keyboard and the batteries always give out in mid-sentence. Sam also sells SFC's so I'm not worried about him "selling" me. If that were the case I think he would try to get me to buy the Q1A'a or Koni's, Not Bilsteins. I do enjoy the learning curve. In this case, Has anyone ever changed out their shocks on an f-body and felt the diff? Every post I've ever read that has people going for SFC are people that don't know if the shocks do or do not help. I am to the point I just want to see who's right in the debate. you be blame me for that? |
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Post by Sukkoi19 on Jan 18, 2006 12:54:53 GMT -6
Personaly SFC are so cheap I would hardly call them a mod. Really its just buying a lid and a K&N filter.
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Post by dyers98 on Jan 18, 2006 17:01:44 GMT -6
to true. However I am married so to me, buying gas for the car is a mod....Stupid wife. Oh well, I am working a deal to get some SLP SFC.
Your carma is crazy high...people must really love you.
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Post by Sukkoi19 on Jan 19, 2006 5:48:11 GMT -6
I really think its a glitch. Have you heard about the wife delete mod?
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Post by dyers98 on Jan 19, 2006 8:04:39 GMT -6
Do tell.
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Post by MeanYellowZ on Jan 19, 2006 16:16:18 GMT -6
RPO D1V0RS I think is right for the factory order wife delete package
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Post by Sukkoi19 on Jan 19, 2006 16:44:11 GMT -6
RPO D1V0RS I think is right for the factory order wife delete package That is pretty good! |
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Stall or receicent thought...new shocks and bushing?
we don't speak of that place hear 
Owell this place is way better.