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VBandP Smart Struts

Posted: 8/27/04 1:05amMessage 1 of 5

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C3RVETTE

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Anacortes, WA - USA

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Vette(s): 1979 Red #72 C3 Corvette,T-350,Black interior,air,tilt/tele,K&N.And a 1978 Olds Cutlass 350/350,auto,air,2-dr.,buckets

I know you've probably talked about this add-on somewhere here,but who here has installed these,& how do you like them.I have a set on the way,and would like your opinions,suggestions,advice,etc. Thanks

Jon,-Majestic Glass Corvette Club-....Red #72,blk.interior,1979 C3 Corvette-TH350,Weiand,Holley,glass tops,Pioneer,3.55's,K&N,Dynomax,Flowmaster 40's,Energy Suspension,Spicer,VB&P(pics soon); 1978 Olds Cutlass Supreme 350/350,Dk. Blue 2-door Coupe-Hotchkis,PST,K&N,XM...'99 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ V6,black/grey leather,intake,strut bars,tint... |IMG|http://www.msnusers.com/cutlasscorvetteworkinprogress/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=63|/IMG|

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VBandP Smart Struts

Posted: 8/27/04 4:08amMessage 2 of 5

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Steve

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CONCORD, MA - USA

Joined: 6/12/2002

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Vette(s): 78 Silver Anniversary (2 Tone) L82 auto loaded

I added the VBP smart struts 3 years ago when I rebuilt the rear in my 78. Easy to install,but you will have to remove the factory heat shield under the diff.I went with the 360 lb fiberglass spring and a 3/4" sway bar as well. Since the glass spring is only rated for 235F
I insulated the rear Y pipe with 2" wide exhaust wrap.
The car handles great! An easy
upgrade!
Happy motoring!
Steve |wavey|

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VBandP Smart Struts

Posted: 8/27/04 10:41amMessage 3 of 5

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Pennsville, NJ - USA

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Vette(s): 1977 EX-L48

I recently put them on my '77. They came as part of the VBP Street and Slalom kit. Pretty easy to install. Hardest part was getting the lower shock mount shafts off. Mine were in bad shape and each took 2 hours of beating them with a hammer before they came out.

1977 Corvette EX-L48
383 Stroker, Holley MPFI, MSD Ignition, BTO 700R4, VBP Street/Slalom, Hooker Sidepipes with JCL Spiral Baffles, Corbeau A4s w/ Shark Bar and Simpson 5-Points, 17" AR TTII's, Kumho MX's

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VBandP Smart Struts

Posted: 8/27/04 8:02pmMessage 4 of 5

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Kingston, PA - USA

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Vette(s): 1977 L-82 originally white/buckskin interior. Currently undergoing a frame-off resto. and modifications.YEEHAW!!!

These smart struts ROCK!!! You have much more camber to work with instead of that stupid bolt with the glorified washers on them that always rust in place. You will definately notice the difference in handling.
Good luck.

Alan.

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