Hey everyone, really appreciate the input.  I can't wait to get home from Afghanistan and start makiing some serious improvements to my classic shark.  My list seems to grow everytime I think about it.  From the suspension to an all MSD ignition, complete new interior, maybe paint.  Anyway, I thank you for the ideas.  I had thought the mono front spring may be a little bouncy, so coilovers may be better.  Anybady else have any experience with the front mono spring?  I am not going home for a few more months, still plenty of time for me to figure this all out just right....

I checked out the VB&P website, their kits are not for coilover setups, just high performance convention GM.  I read some feedback about the coilover setup by speeddirect (steeroids maker).  The owner said the coilover said up was harsh and unresponsive, difficult to install.  What do youall think about the pros and cons of a coilover system?

[QUOTE=gellisvette]Sorry but for my money VBP are the best. Call there teck people tell them what you want your car to do and they will steer you straight. At least they did with me![/QUOTE]

George, did the 550 front springs lower it? I'm working on my suspension as we speak. Just bought the rack and pinion kit and new trailing arms, etc. I want to get the front end down without cutting the coils. Any ideas?

Glenn

The 550 lb coils will lower the car a little bit.  I think they lowered my front end about an inch or something like that.  I think I have it written down on a notepad in the garage at home.

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StreetShark, I carry all of VBP suspension and I've tried it all on my 80. I do like the Perf. Plus kit but I hated the front monospring. In my 80', I felt like I was riding in a basketball. My front end was very bouncy and I even had them make me a stiffer front sring and it didn't help. I took it off and went with front semi-coilovers and man what a difference it made. Car sticks and handles great. I'm currently working on making rear coilover conversion for the 63-79 vettes. It will eliminate the rear spring and give you a much better ride. Here is what I got for the front now plus a couple other links to show you kits that I have as well. The tubular lower a-arms are not strong enough for the coilovers so using your stock lower a-arms will work just fine. All you have to do is drill the shock nut holes out. Here you go.

Front Semi Coilovers

http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=ProductList& ; ; ;SubGroup=1913

Advanced Street & Slalom

http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=ProductList& ; ; ;SubGroup=1915

Super Performance Plus Kit

http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=ProductList& ; ; ;SubGroup=1916

All forum members get free shipping if they live in the 48 states. Let me know if you have any questions.

Dan

  

I've purchased sway bars,trailing arms etc.  from you ...quite pleased. How hard is it to install the semi-coilovers in a BB 68? I've replaced most of the suspension except the frt springs.

Alan

 

 

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How to install a Vette Brakes Spreader Bar.

This is what I was talking about. I have posted it on here before but you can actually see one in the pics I put in there.

[QUOTE=knotacare][QUOTE=Van Steel]

StreetShark, I carry all of VBP suspension and I've tried it all on my 80. I do like the Perf. Plus kit but I hated the front monospring. In my 80', I felt like I was riding in a basketball. My front end was very bouncy and I even had them make me a stiffer front sring and it didn't help. I took it off and went with front semi-coilovers and man what a difference it made. Car sticks and handles great. I'm currently working on making rear coilover conversion for the 63-79 vettes. It will eliminate the rear spring and give you a much better ride. Here is what I got for the front now plus a couple other links to show you kits that I have as well. The tubular lower a-arms are not strong enough for the coilovers so using your stock lower a-arms will work just fine. All you have to do is drill the shock nut holes out. Here you go.

Front Semi Coilovers

http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=ProductList& ; ; ; ;SubGroup=1913

Advanced Street & Slalom

http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=ProductList& ; ; ; ;SubGroup=1915

Super Performance Plus Kit

http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=ProductList& ; ; ; ;SubGroup=1916

All forum members get free shipping if they live in the 48 states. Let me know if you have any questions.

Dan

  

I've purchased sway bars,trailing arms etc.  from you ...quite pleased. How hard is it to install the semi-coilovers in a BB 68? I've replaced most of the suspension except the frt springs.

Alan

 

 

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Alan,
It is very easy to install my semi-coilovers and they ARE NOT the same as speeddirect.com coilovers.

The only thing you have to do is drill the shock nuts out to a 3/8" OD hole and install them like you would w/your stock coil spring setup. It's very easy.

[QUOTE=Eddie 70]One thing not mentioned above and did improve the way my convertible feels was the Vette Brakes Spreader bar. It is placed between the upper a-arms and stiffens the front end up some. You could make your own but for around $95 you can buy thiers and bolt it in. I am happy with mine.  [/QUOTE]

I agree, the spreader bar is a good investment. You can buy them cheaper than $95.

[QUOTE=gellisvette]Sorry but for my money VBP are the best. Call there teck people tell them what you want your car to do and they will steer you straight. At least they did with me![/QUOTE]

They do have good products. I should know, I sell their products and do all of their rebuilding for them as well as Ecklers, Corvette Central and Corvette America just to name a few.