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Old 02-24-2003, 01:13 PM
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Question improved handeling?

Okay I have a pretty much stock 94 camaro, and I was just wondering what would be the first thing you guys would buy in order to improve handeling? give me a list 1-5 of items,thanks!
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Old 02-24-2003, 03:06 PM
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Since its a 94, almost 10 years old, I'd probably take a look at all the bushings and see how they look..

examine everything else to see if you need to replace any lines, belts, filters, fluids, etc.

Your stock shocks would probably be dead by now. A good spring-shock-bar combo, fresh set of tires, and an alignment. I'd talk it over with a vendor and see what they recommend, or perhaps more knowledgeable people here can recommend specific combo's...

I personally run on Bilstien HD's valved by Strano's recomendation, with a solid 35 mm front sway bar up front, a set of 17x9 SS rims, the rest stock in my 99 Z28 for daily driver and
occasional local autox..
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Well my car is lowered 2 inches and i have 17 inch wheels and new shocks, so any other suggestions?? thanks1
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Bushings, maybe a bar upgrade, STB, subframes, and a spare set of wheels/tires for track days. Most of "handling" is really the driver, suspension mods can improve a drivers times, but without the experience it is more of an improvement in feel (if you setup the combo right).

My first time out I'm 100% sure, in my pretty stock car, that a better driver would have spanked my lap times by a huge margin, but being a first timer, and a pretty stock car, it was uncomfortable because it leaned so hard in the corners and also made staying in the seat hard.

Dont forget to go over the trans/rear fluids to extend thier lifespan.
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