Z28 suspension parts on a 1LE

[dshakhba]

Hi Everyone,

My father was driving my 1LE, and someone cut him off and well long story short the right side of the car is done for. Need new suspension, new wheels.

I was considering keeping everything stock 1LE, swapping out the bushings to BMR bushings, and only upgrading the shocks/springs to z28 ones. What do you guys think, worth it? Also, I need to change the sway bars too because they are bent and I know the z28 ones are thinner OD than the 1LE ones? what is the reasoning behind this? should I get 1LE sway bars or stick to the z28 ones?

thanks!

[SVThis]

I just changed over to Z28 shocks, springs, and bars. Haven't had a chance yet to run an autocross or track event. A friend of mine switched over also but kept the 1LE bars. Street impression. Definitely firmer but in a good way. Very streetable in my opinion. Mostly notice less squat and brake dive. I went to 19 inch wheels and 285 RE71R's. Dropped about 22 pounds in total unspring weight compared to the 20's. Should be faster but the proof will have to wait until we compete. The reason for the smaller bars is because of the increased spring rate for the Z28 springs although the 1LE bars may work just as well . Didn't try it, don't know for sure. Eventually down the road I plan to start replacing bushings as budget allows. What prodded me to do this was finding brand new Z28 struts and and springs at $700 for a set of four on Ebay. Spent another $234.00 on bars including shipping. If it works fine. If not I can sell it without losing anything.

[dshakhba]

Thanks! I might just try them out. Did it lower the car with the stock wheels tires?

Originally Posted by SVThis

I just changed over to Z28 shocks, springs, and bars. Haven't had a chance yet to run an autocross or track event. A friend of mine switched over also but kept the 1LE bars. Street impression. Definitely firmer but in a good way. Very streetable in my opinion. Mostly notice less squat and brake dive. I went to 19 inch wheels and 285 RE71R's. Dropped about 22 pounds in total unspring weight compared to the 20's. Should be faster but the proof will have to wait until we compete. The reason for the smaller bars is because of the increased spring rate for the Z28 springs although the 1LE bars may work just as well . Didn't try it, don't know for sure. Eventually down the road I plan to start replacing bushings as budget allows. What prodded me to do this was finding brand new Z28 struts and and springs at $700 for a set of four on Ebay. Spent another $234.00 on bars including shipping. If it works fine. If not I can sell it without losing anything.

[AGM 1LE]

Originally Posted by dshakhba

Thanks! I might just try them out. Did it lower the car with the stock wheels tires?

I did not notice any lowering on my car. Still at the same ride height

[SVThis]

Originally Posted by dshakhba

Thanks! I might just try them out. Did it lower the car with the stock wheels tires?

Stayed the same in front, dropped about 7/8 in rear. Assuming I measured correctly which is probably unlikely