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new fiberglass spring

Posted: 7/8/08 8:28pmMessage 11 of 12
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Moses Lake, WA - USA
Joined: 4/16/2005
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 4-spd, Mahogany Metalic exterior, Buckskin interior 350ci/350hp, 3rd owner, fiberglass spring, 255/50-16's Torq-Thrust II

Ken your not weird. I just wanted to try something different. A lot of my driving is on the Interstate with most runs at least 1 hour, so I was after a better ride.

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Posted: 7/9/08 4:35amMessage 12 of 12
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Eagan, MN - USA
Joined: 6/18/2007
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Vette(s): Gone, but not forgotten: 1974 Coupe Red, matching numbers, Black Interior, L-48 w/ 4 speed; The “Admiral”, also gone and never to be forgotten. 1994 Admiral Blue LT-1 coupe, Black Interior Automatic
Ken...I stand with you on the steel spring. It was the way the car was engineered and built. Everyone I have ever spoken with who has done the conversion really likes it. I did install a set of gas shocks (KYB GR-2's) and replaced the bushings in the rear suspension. I was amazed at the improvement in the ride and handling. I am still not happy with the handling (Still understeers more than I would like.), but at least it is predictable. Next project....front suspension re-build. My two cents worth.

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