Ok. I've decided I'm going to go a bit of a different route in my suspension than what I was before.
Before, I was going to install a set of QA1 adjustable struts w/ a UPR Coil over kit, and a set of 14' 175lb springs. On the rear, I was going to install a set of QA1 12 way adjustable shocks with a Granatelli Motorsport rear-coil over kit with a street spring (10in. 300lb).
Now that the time has come to do it, I've changed my mind, especially after all of the things I've read, seen, and heard. Let me explain.
First, the GMS kit is not going to work with the QA1 shocks because the GMS rear coil over kit is designed for a shock that has a 1.6 approx. diameter, and the QA1's have around a 1.8 diameter. Thus, I would have to grind off around a 1/4 inch of the shock for it to work, and I don't think the walls are thick enough to support this much grinding. Plus, the QA1's are made in China, and if I can avoid foreign made parts, I will. Not only this, but I think the Granatelli Motorsports parts are made in China as well. I swear, you can't find anything American made anymore.
Second, after reading some of the threads on here, and over at Modular Depot, I've come to the conclusion that the QA1 adjustable struts are NOT for road handling, or for the daily driver that frequently sees bumps and harsh turns. They're a drag race strut, and lots of compression from daily driving can cause them to blow. This seems to have happened to a lot of people, and I don't want to have a set of struts that blows not long after putting them in.
As for the UPR coil-over kit with 14' 175lb spring, I was thinking it would be stiff enough for street use, but after reading some threads of people having a harsh ride over bumps with a 225lb spring, I've decided the 175lb springs are probably too soft for any kind of sharp turning, or for daily driving over bumps.
I figure I will sell all of these parts, and start out with a new setup in terms of coil overs, struts, and shocks.
Anyhow, here is what I was thinking about doing. Since I'm going to only see the track on the occassional blue moon, and since I want a better handling ride on the street, and since I REALLY want American made products, I was thinking the Edelbrock shocks and struts would be a good choice, and perhaps maybe investing in the Maximum Motorsports coil over setup ?
Right now, I've got a UPR K-member and UPR matching A-arms that I intend to use. It is American made, and it is made of Chromoly, which should hold up to street use, and it's lighter than stock. I've also got a set of Maximum Motorsports caster camber plates, and Maximum Motorsport bump steer kit waiting to go in. As for my control arms, in case if you're curious I'm running UPR double adjustable uppers, and Maximum Motorsport lowers.
What do you guys think ? What size spring and rating should I run for a coil over kit ? Also, do you guys recommend the Maximum Motorsport kit, or does Edelbrock make one for their struts and shocks ? Any input is appreciated, and I'm trying to stick to American made parts. Sorry if that seems old fashioned, but I'm trying to help the country's economy.
Before, I was going to install a set of QA1 adjustable struts w/ a UPR Coil over kit, and a set of 14' 175lb springs. On the rear, I was going to install a set of QA1 12 way adjustable shocks with a Granatelli Motorsport rear-coil over kit with a street spring (10in. 300lb).
Now that the time has come to do it, I've changed my mind, especially after all of the things I've read, seen, and heard. Let me explain.
First, the GMS kit is not going to work with the QA1 shocks because the GMS rear coil over kit is designed for a shock that has a 1.6 approx. diameter, and the QA1's have around a 1.8 diameter. Thus, I would have to grind off around a 1/4 inch of the shock for it to work, and I don't think the walls are thick enough to support this much grinding. Plus, the QA1's are made in China, and if I can avoid foreign made parts, I will. Not only this, but I think the Granatelli Motorsports parts are made in China as well. I swear, you can't find anything American made anymore.
Second, after reading some of the threads on here, and over at Modular Depot, I've come to the conclusion that the QA1 adjustable struts are NOT for road handling, or for the daily driver that frequently sees bumps and harsh turns. They're a drag race strut, and lots of compression from daily driving can cause them to blow. This seems to have happened to a lot of people, and I don't want to have a set of struts that blows not long after putting them in.
As for the UPR coil-over kit with 14' 175lb spring, I was thinking it would be stiff enough for street use, but after reading some threads of people having a harsh ride over bumps with a 225lb spring, I've decided the 175lb springs are probably too soft for any kind of sharp turning, or for daily driving over bumps.
I figure I will sell all of these parts, and start out with a new setup in terms of coil overs, struts, and shocks.
Anyhow, here is what I was thinking about doing. Since I'm going to only see the track on the occassional blue moon, and since I want a better handling ride on the street, and since I REALLY want American made products, I was thinking the Edelbrock shocks and struts would be a good choice, and perhaps maybe investing in the Maximum Motorsports coil over setup ?
Right now, I've got a UPR K-member and UPR matching A-arms that I intend to use. It is American made, and it is made of Chromoly, which should hold up to street use, and it's lighter than stock. I've also got a set of Maximum Motorsports caster camber plates, and Maximum Motorsport bump steer kit waiting to go in. As for my control arms, in case if you're curious I'm running UPR double adjustable uppers, and Maximum Motorsport lowers.
What do you guys think ? What size spring and rating should I run for a coil over kit ? Also, do you guys recommend the Maximum Motorsport kit, or does Edelbrock make one for their struts and shocks ? Any input is appreciated, and I'm trying to stick to American made parts. Sorry if that seems old fashioned, but I'm trying to help the country's economy.