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FASTLIFESS · 01-12-2014, 03:54 PM

About to get an ECS KIT installed on my L99. And also most likely doing a cam and meth while I'm at it. What suspension upgrades should I do next? Right now only have BMR drop springs. Also on the fence on going with pfdat or bmr.

Apex Motorsports · 01-12-2014, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FASTLIFESS

About to get an ECS KIT installed on my L99. And also most likely doing a cam and meth while I'm at it. What suspension upgrades should I do next? Right now only have BMR drop springs. Also on the fence on going with pfdat or bmr.

You will want to make a few rear end upgrades to help you put your power to use. I would put rear cradle bushings and rear trailing arms high on the list. Toe rods and sway bars would be just behind those two.

FASTLIFESS · 01-12-2014, 06:33 PM

Pfdat or bmr?

1969to2010 · 01-12-2014, 07:51 PM

I'm very happy with my pfadt parts

SPCBA · 01-13-2014, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FASTLIFESS

About to get an ECS KIT installed on my L99. And also most likely doing a cam and meth while I'm at it. What suspension upgrades should I do next? Right now only have BMR drop springs. Also on the fence on going with pfdat or bmr.

dont know your goals, how you drive, where you drive, what you expect in your drive, how often you drive...

pretty crucial info

seems with such a big power upgrade you would need some substantial upgrades in traction and strength throughout

blazzin1 · 01-13-2014, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FASTLIFESS

Pfdat or bmr?

I'd vote for BMR....but that's just me

FASTLIFESS · 01-13-2014, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SPCBA

dont know your goals, how you drive, where you drive, what you expect in your drive, how often you drive...

pretty crucial info

seems with such a big power upgrade you would need some substantial upgrades in traction and strength throughout

This is a street car. Most likely will never hit the strip. I drive the car pretty hard honestly I don't baby it.

BMR Sales · 01-14-2014, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FASTLIFESS

This is a street car. Most likely will never hit the strip. I drive the car pretty hard honestly I don't baby it.

There are a few directions you could go. I would look at a set of trailing arms (TCA026, TCA027, or TCA033) and outer trailing arms bushings (BK006) which will help with wheel hop and overall performance. Rear cradle bushings (BK016, BK024, BK027, or BK040) are never a bad idea no matter what you are wanting to do because it will help get rid of the unwanted movement in the rear of the car. The last option I would look at is picking up a set of our BMR sway bars (SB030, SB037, or SB039) which will vastly improve the handling on your vehicle and give it a much more responsive and balanced feel.

Dexman1349 · 01-15-2014, 10:33 AM

My car is a daily driver as well.

Rear cradle bushings would be #1 on the list. I have Pedders inserts, but am looking to upgrade to solid bushings (pfadt or ADM Performance).

I love my Pfadt sport sways and endlinks. I have also upgraded a couple other bushings, and the car handles like a dream.

Trailing arms/toe rods are on the wish list, and will become a "must have" once I upgrade to an aftermarket cam.

Rob@WretchedMS · 01-15-2014, 09:13 PM

How do you plan on using the car, daily driver, weekend car, mostly track use, etc.
How do you drive the car, hard onthe gas, easy on the turns, etc.
What is your experience level with performance driving, experience level at the strip, experience level at the autox/road course, etc.
What size tires are you going to be running front and rear
What does it not do as well as you would like,

i'll do what i can to point you in the right direction.

01-12-2014, 07:51 PM	#4
1969to2010 The Man in Black Drives: 1969 Camaro 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 2,016	I'm very happy with my pfadt parts __________________

01-15-2014, 10:33 AM	#9
Dexman1349 2010 2SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 1,482	My car is a daily driver as well. Rear cradle bushings would be #1 on the list. I have Pedders inserts, but am looking to upgrade to solid bushings (pfadt or ADM Performance). I love my Pfadt sport sways and endlinks. I have also upgraded a couple other bushings, and the car handles like a dream. Trailing arms/toe rods are on the wish list, and will become a "must have" once I upgrade to an aftermarket cam. __________________ 2/7/2014: 419 hp, 419 tq Cosmetic: ZL1 front w/mailslot, painted stripes, powdercoated SS rims, tow hook, and full chrome delete Suspension: Pfadt subframe bushings, Pfadt rear UCA bushings, Z28 Upper control arms, Spohn trailing arms with BMR trailing arm & differential bushings, ZL1 Toe Rods and springs, Prothane radius arm inserts & steering rack bushing, Pfadt Sport front sway, FE4 conversion w/ DS rear sway, Pfadt strut brace Drivetrain: RMCR tune, CAI intake, Kooks headers, hi-flo cats & exhaust, VMAX TB, ZL1 fuel pump, LSR Tri-Ax shifter Bumblebee Racecar Build

01-12-2014, 03:54 PM	#1
FASTLIFESS Account Suspended Drives: SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Somewhere Posts: 24	What suspension upgrade to do next? About to get an ECS KIT installed on my L99. And also most likely doing a cam and meth while I'm at it. What suspension upgrades should I do next? Right now only have BMR drop springs. Also on the fence on going with pfdat or bmr.

01-12-2014, 06:33 PM	#3
FASTLIFESS Account Suspended Drives: SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Somewhere Posts: 24	Pfdat or bmr?

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Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	How do you plan on using the car, daily driver, weekend car, mostly track use, etc. How do you drive the car, hard onthe gas, easy on the turns, etc. What is your experience level with performance driving, experience level at the strip, experience level at the autox/road course, etc. What size tires are you going to be running front and rear What does it not do as well as you would like, i'll do what i can to point you in the right direction.