operation "sick & twisted" continues

**third_shift|studios** · 09-05-2007, 04:36 AM

FINALLLLLY got my Sway Bar and LCA relocation brackets installed and I must say, they made one hell of a difference! Before, i was running UMI LCA's with ProKit and stock shocks [

i know...i know]. The ride was really harsh and every bump in the road felt like a falling off of a cliff!

The relocation brackets softened bumps about 50% or more, and the Suspension Techniques 35mm Solid front sway bar increased my cornering considerably. I still won't make high speed lane changes b/c the stock shocks could kill me, but turning through street corners is a lot more fun now as the car isn't rolling so severly.

UP NEXT:
torque arm
tranny mount
Koni's

**Empatho** · 09-05-2007, 11:27 PM

is your car lowered?

**third_shift|studios** · 09-06-2007, 07:20 AM

yes, with the Eibach prokit

**Eugenio_SS** · 09-11-2007, 01:11 PM

wait until you change your shocks... difference will be even bigger.

**Hot Black Trans-Am** · 09-11-2007, 01:21 PM

You need to add a G-tech to that mod list to see what kind of numbers you can turn.

**third_shift|studios** · 09-12-2007, 05:05 AM

Originally Posted by Hot Black Trans-Am

You need to add a G-tech to that mod list to see what kind of numbers you can turn.

fuck that...i'll know how fast i'm going when i feel sweat drip

**third_shift|studios** · 09-12-2007, 05:06 AM

Originally Posted by Eugenio_SS

wait until you change your shocks... difference will be even bigger.

i can't wait!

**Hot Black Trans-Am** · 09-12-2007, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by third_shift|studios

fuck that...i'll know how fast i'm going when i feel sweat drip

It's actually fun to see how many G's you can build in corners. It's actually really surprising sometimes. Now that I'm so used to my suspension when I drive other cars I'm always squealing the tires around corners that I never do in my car. I thought I was going to roll the inlaws mini-van one day turning a corner!

Now I know why they call it a Town & Country, it takes that much room to take a corner!

**third_shift|studios** · 09-12-2007, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by Hot Black Trans-Am

It's actually fun to see how many G's you can build in corners. It's actually really surprising sometimes. Now that I'm so used to my suspension when I drive other cars I'm always squealing the tires around corners that I never do in my car. I thought I was going to roll the inlaws mini-van one day turning a corner!

Now I know why they call it a Town & Country, it takes that much room to take a corner!

LMFAO!!!!! yeah...i found that I actually drive my 89 topaz more aggressively than i do the T/A...guess i'm still gunshy from the accident

**Hot Black Trans-Am** · 09-13-2007, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by third_shift|studios

LMFAO!!!!! yeah...i found that I actually drive my 89 topaz more aggressively than i do the T/A...guess i'm still gunshy from the accident

The cold tires almost got me last night! I was taking one of my favorite turns and instead of the usual grip I got a nice 4 wheel slide and came a few inches away from a curb and a parked car. I was thinking oh shit, I don't want to pull a TSS!

**third_shift|studios** · 09-13-2007, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by Hot Black Trans-Am

The cold tires almost got me last night! I was taking one of my favorite turns and instead of the usual grip I got a nice 4 wheel slide and came a few inches away from a curb and a parked car. I was thinking oh shit, I don't want to pull a TSS!

our nights have been like 50° lately. I allready put the bird on storage insurance...i'm not dealing with another fuck up...that and i wanna buy a house soon.

**Hot Black Trans-Am** · 09-13-2007, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by third_shift|studios

our nights have been like 50° lately. I allready put the bird on storage insurance...i'm not dealing with another fuck up...that and i wanna buy a house soon.

Good call. 30 tomorrow night!

**third_shift|studios** · 09-13-2007, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by Hot Black Trans-Am

Good call. 30 tomorrow night!

damn...fall fell quick on you guys!

**Hot Black Trans-Am** · 09-13-2007, 07:26 PM

No shit, I'll be mowing frozen grass Saturday morning!

**clg82** · 09-23-2007, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by third_shift|studios

FINALLLLLY got my Sway Bar and LCA relocation brackets installed and I must say, they made one hell of a difference! Before, i was running UMI LCA's with ProKit and stock shocks [

i know...i know]. The ride was really harsh and every bump in the road felt like a falling off of a cliff!

The relocation brackets softened bumps about 50% or more, and the Suspension Techniques 35mm Solid front sway bar increased my cornering considerably. I still won't make high speed lane changes b/c the stock shocks could kill me, but turning through street corners is a lot more fun now as the car isn't rolling so severly.

UP NEXT:
torque arm
tranny mount
Koni's

Hey TSS what is a good shock and spring setup to go with. i want to change out both and i do want to lower the car some but keep in mind i have 18s in the read and 17s up front. i want to get all new shocks and springs, where is a good place to get a "package" setup and at a reasonable price?

**third_shift|studios** · 09-24-2007, 05:19 AM

Our sponsors will help you out the most-they are normally good for packaging things and discounting certain items. For your set up, you might want to contact Hotpart.com and talk with brian-he's been a big help to me. Also, if brian can't get it, then Bobby over at Kentucky Speed sure as hell will.

I suggest Koni Single Adjustable shocks and BMR lowering springs. They only drop the car an inch. You'll need an adjustable Panhard bar also-check the "items for sale" on here, as they come n' go. Lastly consider getting a big 35 mm front sway bar; either hollow or solid. Jegs sells a solid one from Suspension Techniques for about $125-cheap and strong as a bull.