Long Tubes and Eibach springs
#1
Long Tubes and Eibach springs
I am almost done with my Long Tube install and it looks like I am going to have an inch or less of ground clearence when I take the car off the lift. Hence I am looking to get rid of my eibach pro-kit for some stock ride hight springs.
Here's the problem, I don't want standard springs. I wanted the Eibach drag launch set but after speaking with some one there, they also lower the car about an inch and a half.
What is the best spring setup out there that rides at stock hight that will help on a drag launch? Is it better to go with stiffer rear or lighter progressive rate rear? And, what about fronts.
I have a 96 1LE and feel like a fool for selling off my old springs 2 years ago.
They were 360 lbs/in in the front and 130-170 lbs/in in the rear.
I am not so much concerned with matching 1LE standards for SCCA racing, I would rather drag, but do still want to be able to have fun on back mountian type roads. Any suggestions?
Here's the problem, I don't want standard springs. I wanted the Eibach drag launch set but after speaking with some one there, they also lower the car about an inch and a half.
What is the best spring setup out there that rides at stock hight that will help on a drag launch? Is it better to go with stiffer rear or lighter progressive rate rear? And, what about fronts.
I have a 96 1LE and feel like a fool for selling off my old springs 2 years ago.
They were 360 lbs/in in the front and 130-170 lbs/in in the rear.
I am not so much concerned with matching 1LE standards for SCCA racing, I would rather drag, but do still want to be able to have fun on back mountian type roads. Any suggestions?
#5
For anyone else that may be in the same situation.. I did a little research and spoke with a rep at SLP
SLP sells SS and Firehawk replacement springs
Part # 70013
SPRINGS, OPTIONAL PROGRESSIVE PACKAGE, 2000-2002 CAMARO SS/FIREHAWK (set of 4) for $135.00 plus $25.00 shipping
they will work on 93+, the 2000-2002 is just the years they were offered on the car from the dealer.
Fronts are 285-492lbs/in and rears are 85-191lbs/in and ride at stock height.
They also sell part # 720782798 SPRINGS, FRONT, LEVEL II, 1996-2000 CAMARO SS/FIREHAWK/COMP T/A 69.95 and
part # 720783798 SPRINGS, REAR, LEVEL II, 1996-2000 CAMARO SS/FIREHAWK/COMP T/A 69.95
The level II getup is supposed to be stock ride hight as well and spring rates according to the SLP rep basically the same.
I think I am going to go with the 70013 setup, its cheap and better than stock. They appear like they will perform better than my old 1LE springs. I hate to spend money and not upgrade. I will miss the lowered look, but the long tubes are bad@ss so I guess I will live.
Edit -> didn't see the post about 2.5 inches of ground clearence until after submitting this one... will measure tomorrow, I have a steep drive way so that may not be enough, but if I have 2.5" as well, I may try and keep it. Thanks for the replies guys!
SLP sells SS and Firehawk replacement springs
Part # 70013
SPRINGS, OPTIONAL PROGRESSIVE PACKAGE, 2000-2002 CAMARO SS/FIREHAWK (set of 4) for $135.00 plus $25.00 shipping
they will work on 93+, the 2000-2002 is just the years they were offered on the car from the dealer.
Fronts are 285-492lbs/in and rears are 85-191lbs/in and ride at stock height.
They also sell part # 720782798 SPRINGS, FRONT, LEVEL II, 1996-2000 CAMARO SS/FIREHAWK/COMP T/A 69.95 and
part # 720783798 SPRINGS, REAR, LEVEL II, 1996-2000 CAMARO SS/FIREHAWK/COMP T/A 69.95
The level II getup is supposed to be stock ride hight as well and spring rates according to the SLP rep basically the same.
I think I am going to go with the 70013 setup, its cheap and better than stock. They appear like they will perform better than my old 1LE springs. I hate to spend money and not upgrade. I will miss the lowered look, but the long tubes are bad@ss so I guess I will live.
Edit -> didn't see the post about 2.5 inches of ground clearence until after submitting this one... will measure tomorrow, I have a steep drive way so that may not be enough, but if I have 2.5" as well, I may try and keep it. Thanks for the replies guys!
Last edited by ProchargedZ; 03-16-2004 at 03:07 PM.
#6
If you have the pro kit then it shouldnt be too bad. I have hooker LT's with the pro kit 1.5" drop. They are low but not to the point where you hit everyrthing. You do need to be careful on speedbumps and stuff like that. But for normal driving its no big deal just gotta be little more careful. The headers sit about 2.5-3" off ground. I would never put stock springs back on. Stock ride height looks horrible.
#7
Originally posted by JTS95TA
If you have the pro kit then it shouldnt be too bad. I have hooker LT's with the pro kit 1.5" drop. They are low but not to the point where you hit everyrthing. You do need to be careful on speedbumps and stuff like that. But for normal driving its no big deal just gotta be little more careful. The headers sit about 2.5-3" off ground. I would never put stock springs back on. Stock ride height looks horrible.
If you have the pro kit then it shouldnt be too bad. I have hooker LT's with the pro kit 1.5" drop. They are low but not to the point where you hit everyrthing. You do need to be careful on speedbumps and stuff like that. But for normal driving its no big deal just gotta be little more careful. The headers sit about 2.5-3" off ground. I would never put stock springs back on. Stock ride height looks horrible.
#8
Originally posted by ProchargedZ
The level II getup is supposed to be stock ride hight as well and spring rates according to the SLP rep basically the same.
The level II getup is supposed to be stock ride hight as well and spring rates according to the SLP rep basically the same.
#10
Originally posted by ZPaul2Fresh8
I've had 2" drop with Long tubes and never had any real big problems, just don't go over speed bumps or down steep drives and it'll be fine.
I've had 2" drop with Long tubes and never had any real big problems, just don't go over speed bumps or down steep drives and it'll be fine.
#12
Originally posted by Spinner
and steep inclines/declines.
and steep inclines/declines.
#13
Originally posted by ProchargedZ
Thats my problem......... My driveway is quite steep.
Thats my problem......... My driveway is quite steep.
#14
Originally posted by Brent94Z
If I were in your shoes, I'd just move. Long tubes over-ride an inadequate driveway to support them. Therefore, before I sacrificed long tubes and a lowered car, I'd just consider moving
If I were in your shoes, I'd just move. Long tubes over-ride an inadequate driveway to support them. Therefore, before I sacrificed long tubes and a lowered car, I'd just consider moving
#15
Originally posted by Brent94Z
If I were in your shoes, I'd just move. Long tubes over-ride an inadequate driveway to support them. Therefore, before I sacrificed long tubes and a lowered car, I'd just consider moving
If I were in your shoes, I'd just move. Long tubes over-ride an inadequate driveway to support them. Therefore, before I sacrificed long tubes and a lowered car, I'd just consider moving
If that's not F-Body loyalty, I don't know what is!