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Topic: C3 to C4 suspension conversion

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C3 to C4 suspension conversion

Posted: 4/6/10 4:32pm Message 1 of 5
VeteransVette73
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Flat Rock, MI - USA
Joined: 4/4/2010
Posts: 14
Vette(s): L48 coupe, red on red.

I lifted car over weekend and front end needs alot of tlc.  Most of the rubber is shot.  Considering  a C4 conversion.  Car is a 20 footer but solid and after trade have 2k invested.




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C3 to C4 suspension conversion

Posted: 4/6/10 5:32pm Message 2 of 5
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indy99
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Newport, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1980 L-48 still in the middle of a frame-off.
Have you looked at any of the aftermarket suppliers for C3??  I replaced mine with a coilover system from VanSteel.  There are some great kits out there to rebuild and update your suspension without trying to do a C4 conversion.



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C3 to C4 suspension conversion

Posted: 4/6/10 5:49pm Message 3 of 5
KDADDY79
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Dutchess County, NY - USA
Joined: 8/27/2007
Posts: 2484
Vette(s): White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.

Some members here went with a C3 "Steeroids" upgrade for thier cars. From what I remember they sounded pretty happy with the results.

You can Google the word "Steeroids" here on C3VR and find those threads.
 
My '79 is simply a "driver." No track time or such. I have a front end rebuild kit with springs that I'll install this year.
 
Lots of options depending on how you use your Vette. Let us know what you go with.



C3 to C4 suspension conversion

Posted: 4/6/10 9:09pm Message 4 of 5
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lukesvette
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HOWELL, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
I went to steeroids. Awesome upgrade to the c# suspension and steering...


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C3 to C4 suspension conversion

Posted: 4/7/10 10:28am Message 5 of 5
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aceinthehole
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Manteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
I went with V.B.P. (Vette Brake Products) Suspension Package. Fully adj. ride height and stiffness. Transverse mounted comp. spring with light weight A-frames. But I'll bet you could find about anything you want amongst our sponsors.


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