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Updating Suspension

Posted: 4/30/05 6:20amMessage 51 of 56
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Kingston, TN - USA
Joined: 7/5/2003
Posts: 900
Vette(s): 1970 Vert Both Tops Kiesler 5 Speed Steeroids Rack and Pinion Stayfast Convertible Top
I remember someone is working on making a coil over set up for the rear suspension. Something else to think about. 
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Updating Suspension

Posted: 4/30/05 6:33amMessage 52 of 56
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Charlevoix, MI - USA
Joined: 11/8/2003
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Vette(s): 1981 4speed
Street Shark - Take care and get home soon so you can start wrenching!
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Updating Suspension

Posted: 1/10/11 12:36pmMessage 53 of 56
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Darnestown, MD - USA
Joined: 1/1/2009
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Vette(s): "Ruby", is my 1982 Candy Red - my Daily Driver
I have two C3s - One (1982) I drive everyday (literally) and the other (1980) is the fun toy.  What I'm trying to research is making the 1982 a smooth ride. Currently its just too blang Ouch rough.  If I fill the tank and get my little brother (380 lbs) to ride with me its a bit smoother. oh yes, at 70 mph she rides pretty good.
So I need ideas on how to soften the ride - make the ride a little easier on the body.
Any idea?

Tommy
1980 Project Corvette - (Need suggestions)
1982 "Ruby" (Ain't She Sweet!)

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Posted: 1/11/11 11:11amMessage 54 of 56
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Tucson, AZ - USA
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Vette(s): 1982 Black/Tan Leather Build Code C09E Bronze TTop CrossFire Fuel Injection L83 85 Fuel Pump Auto Axle 2.72 Firestone Firehawk Indy500
Hi Tommy,  My 82 stock was a bit hard with the old tires on it.  I replaced them this past summer with Firestone Indy 500s and the ride is a lot better.  The gas mileage even went up a little.  How old are your tires?  The rest of the car is original.

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Posted: 1/11/11 4:07pmMessage 55 of 56
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Darnestown, MD - USA
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Vette(s): "Ruby", is my 1982 Candy Red - my Daily Driver
I've got 255/60/15 BFG's on all corners. I know little about tires. Would changing tires make that much of a difference? The tires are wearing evenly, She brakes straight and smooth.  I just wish She rode a LOT smoother.  My 1980 has a firm ride - but nothing like Ruby (1982).  BTW -  I know what you mean about getting the waves from fans.  My favorite is the little kids holding Dad's hand and scream Daddy, Daddy look at that car - thats what I want when I grow up.  It always happens when I have someone riding with me too.

Tommy
1980 Project Corvette - (Need suggestions)
1982 "Ruby" (Ain't She Sweet!)

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Posted: 1/14/11 11:05amMessage 56 of 56
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Indianapolis, IN - USA
Joined: 11/11/2003
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Vette(s): 1981 corvette coupe 1999 convertible
Eurodesk here; And the answer to you questions are: Yes and Yes, I have the works on my C3, and to me it rides as good as my C5. The trip to Carson City in 2007 may a believer out of me. Well worth the money. 
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