94Z28rag

Just curious how much of an improvement over the stock Z28 suspension the 1LE is. I have a 94 Z convertible with very few handling mods: Eibach Pro-kit, ZR1s w/ 275 tires, and a strut tower bar.

I've been able to find 1LE swaybars and other parts relatively cheap. I use this car as a daily driver and really don't mind a stiff ride quality, I'd just like to get an idea of whether or not these upgrades are worth looking into...though being a convertible, I know my best upgrade would probably be a set of SFCs.

Thanks in advance.

NBred94

I have a 1LE front sway bar, and it seemed to flatten out the cornering a bit, but I do not push my car too much in corners. I just ordered a set of 1LE front lower control arms to replace the stockers that I had put poly bushings in (damned squeaking was driving me nuts, and I needed to do the ball joints anyway). The 1LE control arms (front and rear) have higher durometer (harder) rubber bushings than stock, but I wouldn't guess that the difference would be dramatic. 1LE springs are supposed to be higher rate than stock as well, though probably not as aggressive as your sportlines.

All that said, plenty of people use much more aggressive aftermarket swaybars on their daily drivers, so I wouldn't think that the harshness added by going with 1LE stuff would be at all unbearable. If you can get a good deal on the 1LE stuff, and aren't planning on autocrossing your car, the 1LE bars would probably be a good step up. If you are paying full price, I'd just go with some quality aftermarket stuff.

Good luck.

96LT1Fan

Are you looking into the $200 springs/shocks/front swaybar kit from gyhread.com?

OBE1 95Z28

Give Sam Strano a call, you'll find his number on stranoparts.com. He's a F-Body suspension expert and will take the time to let you know your options based on who you would like the car to perform.