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C3 to C4 suspension conversion

Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling

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C3 to C4 suspension conversion

Posted: 4/6/10 4:32pmMessage 1 of 5
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Flat Rock, MI - USA
Joined: 4/4/2010
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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 5:32pmMessage 2 of 5
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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 5:49pmMessage 3 of 5
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Dutchess County, NY - USA
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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.
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C3 to C4 suspension conversion

Posted: 4/6/10 9:09pmMessage 4 of 5
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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 10:28amMessage 5 of 5
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Manteca, CA - USA
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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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Just can't wait to get on the road again.

 
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