GL on your up coming " in person lunch interview" next week.....
Wayne
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Studly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 4:36 PM
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I agree. It would be the real finishing touch for mine. I was unemployed
when I was putting my car back together with new engine and suspension back
in 2001 and the funds just haven't permitted it since. (I deemed EFI a
better way to spend my available money for the moment)
However, I have a job interview coming up next week Tuesday! If all goes
through, I should have a bunch more disposable income. I just got the call
for an in-person lunch interview (after doing 3 phone interviews with them),
so I'm kinda on cloud-9 at the moment! I have a pretty good feeling about
this..
-Dave
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wayne Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 4:06 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] "Re: Contents of Chevelle-list digest..."
The only thing iwould like to add one more thing to your wish list.. A a
Fast ratio, high feed back Steering box.. IMO the 2nd best thing to do to an
A body in the suspension department.
Wayne
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Studly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Dan,
I have a mostly Hotchkis setup in my small-block '70 and am very happy.
Front: Hotchkis upper A-arms, stock lower A-arms, 77-96 B-body spindle (allows 12" disc brakes) Hotchkis springs, poly bushings, 1.25" sway bar from 70-81 F-body. Parts store shocks.
Rear: Stock control arms with poly bushings, Hotchkis springs, no sway bar. Parts store shocks.
The handling improvement over stock is unbelievable. When I did the conversion, I had a stock '72 El Camino (with admittedly worn suspension components) to compare against and the difference was *huge*. If you drove the two cars back to back, you wouldn't think they were based on the same chassis. Freeway on/off ramps can be taken very aggressively if desired.
The Hotchkis springs lower the car, but not so much that you can't get a jack under the front crossmember or anything extreme like that. The lowering is visually noticeable if parked next to a stocker. It's not so low that it is ricer-looking, though.
I race my car regularly at the drag strip. With Mickey Thompson ET
Streets,
I have no issues launching. My car pulls 1.8x 60-foot times with no wheel
hop. Just hooks and goes. With street tires, it'll just burn the
tires --
but no wheel hop.
Whichever manufacturer you choose, I think you'll be pretty pleased with the results. The improved braking with the 12" discs makes the Hotchkis/Global West stuff worth it on its own.
Downsides: only a couple. Here in northern Ohio where we have lousy
pot-holed roads, the stiffer suspension can get a little annoying on rough
roads. Mine's not a daily driver, so I can tolerate it. The other is
that
with the tall spindles, something is different in the front-end geometry
that increases the turning radius. You'll only notice when you're trying
to
make a tight turn into a parking spot. It's enough to notice, but nothing
I would describe as a 'problem.'
Anytime this topic comes up, I go into detail about it because I think it's the single-best upgrade someone can do to their Chevelle. I had my car for 11 years before I did it and wish I had done it sooner. The results are soooo worth the effort, IMO. :-)
-Dave
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Herb Lumpp Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 5:11 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] "Re: Contents of Chevelle-list digest..."
Hi Dan,
My El Camino rides on a complete Global West suspension along with
adjustable QA-1 shocks and custom made coils from Coil Spring Specialties.
It wasn't cheap but the ride and handling is (IMO) second to none. In
fact,
I would put money on it that the Elky handles better than my Vette, which
is
equipped with Vette Brakes & Products suspension components. On top of
the
cornering ability, with the adjustable shocks I can set it to launch hard
at
the drag strip.
http://www.globalwest.net/
http://coilsprings.com/
http://www.halshocks.com/
Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dan Mascheck Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 4:59 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chevelle-list] "Re: Contents of Chevelle-list digest..."
I would like to replace my front and rear suspension to either a Heidt,
Hotchkis, Global West or a combination of the above or whatever seems to
be
the best. I do more cruising than strip application, but would not rule
out
taking on the strip! I have a 72 Chevelle with a bored .060 454 with a BDS
8-71 supercharger.
What advantage do you get by using a lowered spindle other than looks? I'm
not too much into the newer squat look, I see in cars designed by Foose or
Coddington. I'm not against it...It's just not for me!
Any help would be appreciated. I'm in the research phase.
Dan Mascheck Wharton, TX
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