asilomar244
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- Jan 24, 2003
- Location
- SF CA
I need to figure out the next step for suspension setup on my 82 242 with an LT1 350. Current:
iPd sway bars (23/21mm)
TME springs (1.5" drop)
Bilsteins
poly bushings except for trailing arms
hub spacers
6.5x16" Mimas rims with original touring tires
Cherry Turbo strut tower brace
custom adjustable panhard rod
iPd adjustable torque bars
LSD
The conversion is smogged and running well. But the handling needs to be improved. IRS and weight reduction will need to wait for at least a few years. I need to figure out the best way to make the front/rear weight distribution and front suspension (camber/toe) more adjustable. When turning in the front end, as expected, understeers pretty significantly. This can be controlled a bit by making sure the motor is ~3-4k and the rear end is pushing, the LSD helps a lot. While the car is very quick, that driving style is more aggressive than I would like for having a little fun on the weekend. I need to improve turn-in and reduce understeer.
What recommendation? Coilovers, adjustable camber plates? If so, which ones? Anyone have suspension geometry specifics from a V8 converted 242? Sport tires are a must, but there is more going on than tires issues. Thanks for any info...
iPd sway bars (23/21mm)
TME springs (1.5" drop)
Bilsteins
poly bushings except for trailing arms
hub spacers
6.5x16" Mimas rims with original touring tires
Cherry Turbo strut tower brace
custom adjustable panhard rod
iPd adjustable torque bars
LSD
The conversion is smogged and running well. But the handling needs to be improved. IRS and weight reduction will need to wait for at least a few years. I need to figure out the best way to make the front/rear weight distribution and front suspension (camber/toe) more adjustable. When turning in the front end, as expected, understeers pretty significantly. This can be controlled a bit by making sure the motor is ~3-4k and the rear end is pushing, the LSD helps a lot. While the car is very quick, that driving style is more aggressive than I would like for having a little fun on the weekend. I need to improve turn-in and reduce understeer.
What recommendation? Coilovers, adjustable camber plates? If so, which ones? Anyone have suspension geometry specifics from a V8 converted 242? Sport tires are a must, but there is more going on than tires issues. Thanks for any info...