Young Blood

[Tricksta]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

doesnt Pfadt offer different lowering springs though? Like 1" or 1.25" 1.5"?



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no, at the time it was just 1.25". When Pfadt got out of the business, Apex took over producing some of their items, such as the springs. I have not had any issues with them and have really enjoyed them since installing them about 5 months after getting the car.

Now the Pfadt coilovers are a different story.[/QUOTE]


How's your car take bumps and such? Did you have to get your car re aligned after changing to them? Is the handling performance that good you notice it instantly?


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[hrpiii]

Originally Posted by Tricksta

no, at the time it was just 1.25". When Pfadt got out of the business, Apex took over producing some of their items, such as the springs. I have not had any issues with them and have really enjoyed them since installing them about 5 months after getting the car.

Now the Pfadt coilovers are a different story.

How's your car take bumps and such? Did you have to get your car re aligned after changing to them? Is the handling performance that good you notice it instantly?


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it takes bumps pretty good, it is a little stiffer than the original ride. Coilovers would be a better choice to handle that, but it comes at a cost I was not ready to swallow. If I ever go back to my suspension again, I would replace them with coilovers. But for now, I am not in any hurry, I am happy with the ride I get. It's not so harsh were you may cringe seeing a bump in the road (or pothole). Bumps/potholes not a problem... some of these speed bumps in parking lots, you have to maneuver around.

Did not really change the handling that much, you definitely want an alignment after installing. The best or most noticeable upgrade in handling is improving the sway bars. These cars are heavy, and a stronger/bigger sway bar is night and day difference when going around tight curves. I have already broken a couple endlinks with aggressive driving...lol.

[Dreamcar16]

Originally Posted by menendez1293

My car is louder than yours so... (Headphone users you have been warned )

that moment when the dyno is louder than the car.

jokes, you were right about the v8 thing until WOT came into play. i enjoyed the sound compared to other 6's i heard.

[Tricksta]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

How's your car take bumps and such? Did you have to get your car re aligned after changing to them? Is the handling performance that good you notice it instantly?


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it takes bumps pretty good, it is a little stiffer than the original ride. Coilovers would be a better choice to handle that, but it comes at a cost I was not ready to swallow. If I ever go back to my suspension again, I would replace them with coilovers. But for now, I am not in any hurry, I am happy with the ride I get. It's not so harsh were you may cringe seeing a bump in the road (or pothole). Bumps/potholes not a problem... some of these speed bumps in parking lots, you have to maneuver around.

Did not really change the handling that much, you definitely want an alignment after installing. The best or most noticeable upgrade in handling is improving the sway bars. These cars are heavy, and a stronger/bigger sway bar is night and day difference when going around tight curves. I have already broken a couple endlinks with aggressive driving...lol.[/QUOTE]


Well I've been looking at camming and putting a stall converter in this summer, but also started thinking about doing a supercharger instead. But I'm not sure I want to supercharge yet as I'll have to throw down another $1000 for axles and then about 5-600 for suspension upgrades.

I've been tossing around the idea of lowering my car since I've gotten it, the roads around here definitely aren't the best so that is why I have held off. But after seeing your car it makes me want to do it that much more. Do you have more pictures of it from the sides?


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[hrpiii]

sure

[menendez1293]

Originally Posted by Dreamcar16

that moment when the dyno is louder than the car.

jokes, you were right about the v8 thing until WOT came into play. i enjoyed the sound compared to other 6's i heard.

Lol yea their dyno was loud. Overall I'm happy with the car, that was the day I got her tuned. I ended up putting around 280hp and 260tq to the wheels.

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[hrpiii]

Originally Posted by Tricksta

it takes bumps pretty good, it is a little stiffer than the original ride. Coilovers would be a better choice to handle that, but it comes at a cost I was not ready to swallow. If I ever go back to my suspension again, I would replace them with coilovers. But for now, I am not in any hurry, I am happy with the ride I get. It's not so harsh were you may cringe seeing a bump in the road (or pothole). Bumps/potholes not a problem... some of these speed bumps in parking lots, you have to maneuver around.

Did not really change the handling that much, you definitely want an alignment after installing. The best or most noticeable upgrade in handling is improving the sway bars. These cars are heavy, and a stronger/bigger sway bar is night and day difference when going around tight curves. I have already broken a couple endlinks with aggressive driving...lol.

Well I've been looking at camming and putting a stall converter in this summer, but also started thinking about doing a supercharger instead. But I'm not sure I want to supercharge yet as I'll have to throw down another $1000 for axles and then about 5-600 for suspension upgrades.

I've been tossing around the idea of lowering my car since I've gotten it, the roads around here definitely aren't the best so that is why I have held off. But after seeing your car it makes me want to do it that much more. Do you have more pictures of it from the sides?


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build your suspension first and last would be your power adders.

I did it that way and worked great for me. I will eventually add a cam, but I wanted the supercharger first, then the cam can be costume made for my s/c and what I would like from it. it will be a VVT cam.

[hrpiii]

Originally Posted by Tricksta

it takes bumps pretty good, it is a little stiffer than the original ride. Coilovers would be a better choice to handle that, but it comes at a cost I was not ready to swallow. If I ever go back to my suspension again, I would replace them with coilovers. But for now, I am not in any hurry, I am happy with the ride I get. It's not so harsh were you may cringe seeing a bump in the road (or pothole). Bumps/potholes not a problem... some of these speed bumps in parking lots, you have to maneuver around.

Did not really change the handling that much, you definitely want an alignment after installing. The best or most noticeable upgrade in handling is improving the sway bars. These cars are heavy, and a stronger/bigger sway bar is night and day difference when going around tight curves. I have already broken a couple endlinks with aggressive driving...lol.

Well I've been looking at camming and putting a stall converter in this summer, but also started thinking about doing a supercharger instead. But I'm not sure I want to supercharge yet as I'll have to throw down another $1000 for axles and then about 5-600 for suspension upgrades.

I've been tossing around the idea of lowering my car since I've gotten it, the roads around here definitely aren't the best so that is why I have held off. But after seeing your car it makes me want to do it that much more. Do you have more pictures of it from the sides?


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a couple from Baytown Camarofest....and Missy putting a whooping on my times.

[Tricksta]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

Well I've been looking at camming and putting a stall converter in this summer, but also started thinking about doing a supercharger instead. But I'm not sure I want to supercharge yet as I'll have to throw down another $1000 for axles and then about 5-600 for suspension upgrades.

I've been tossing around the idea of lowering my car since I've gotten it, the roads around here definitely aren't the best so that is why I have held off. But after seeing your car it makes me want to do it that much more. Do you have more pictures of it from the sides?


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a couple from Baytown Camarofest....and Missy putting a whooping on my times.[/QUOTE]


I love it! The wheel gap is basically eliminated. And it looks freaking incredible with the GFX kit on it. lowering springs might have moved up my list


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[Tricksta]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

Well I've been looking at camming and putting a stall converter in this summer, but also started thinking about doing a supercharger instead. But I'm not sure I want to supercharge yet as I'll have to throw down another $1000 for axles and then about 5-600 for suspension upgrades.

I've been tossing around the idea of lowering my car since I've gotten it, the roads around here definitely aren't the best so that is why I have held off. But after seeing your car it makes me want to do it that much more. Do you have more pictures of it from the sides?


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build your suspension first and last would be your power adders.

I did it that way and worked great for me. I will eventually add a cam, but I wanted the supercharger first, then the cam can be costume made for my s/c and what I would like from it. it will be a VVT cam.[/QUOTE]


I would like to go supercharger first for being able to cam to it, but I also thought about just getting a blower cam right off the bat, as much as I want to be supercharged, that might not be a great idea for my lead for. Plus the sound of a hearty aggressive lope gets me every time.


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[xc_SS/RS]

Originally Posted by Tricksta

I would like to go supercharger first for being able to cam to it, but I also thought about just getting a blower cam right off the bat, as much as I want to be supercharged, that might not be a great idea for my lead for. Plus the sound of a hearty aggressive lope gets me every time.


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The lope is extremely cool, but the whine from a twin screw supercharger sends chills. I vote cam, and then supercharger but that's because the work of getting into the engine will be done. Unless you still need to get into the engine for a supercharger install.

Unless like Hank suggested with going supercharger then getting a custom cam which I think is a better way to go from all of the reading up on cams I've done.

But suspension before all of that should be done and ready to handle the increased power levels.

[hrpiii]

Originally Posted by xc_SS/RS

The lope is extremely cool, but the whine from a twin screw supercharger sends chills. I vote cam, and then supercharger but that's because the work of getting into the engine will be done. Unless you still need to get into the engine for a supercharger install.

Unless like Hank suggested with going supercharger then getting a custom cam which I think is a better way to go from all of the reading up on cams I've done.

But suspension before all of that should be done and ready to handle the increased power levels.

this was and my train of thought. Adding power without the upgraded to suspension in place, means you start breaking sh+t sooner. When I finally add my cam, I will upgrade the stall and be done with it.

My built was, in order
Lowering springs
Trailing arms
sway bars
rotors/brakes
bushings
tie rods
subframe bushings
super-charger
half shafts
alum driveshaft.

[Tricksta]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

this was and my train of thought. Adding power without the upgraded to suspension in place, means you start breaking sh+t sooner. When I finally add my cam, I will upgrade the stall and be done with it.

My built was, in order
Lowering springs
Trailing arms
sway bars
rotors/brakes
bushings
tie rods
subframe bushings
super-charger
half shafts
alum driveshaft.

That list is helpful. I looked at a 3600 or even4000 stall.


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[racergirl]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

Well I've been looking at camming and putting a stall converter in this summer, but also started thinking about doing a supercharger instead. But I'm not sure I want to supercharge yet as I'll have to throw down another $1000 for axles and then about 5-600 for suspension upgrades.

I've been tossing around the idea of lowering my car since I've gotten it, the roads around here definitely aren't the best so that is why I have held off. But after seeing your car it makes me want to do it that much more. Do you have more pictures of it from the sides?


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a couple from Baytown Camarofest....and Missy putting a whooping on my times.[/QUOTE]

You were at Baytown fest?