Coilover kits from Speedway

[XfireZ51]

These look great and seem very reasonable. $42 per wheel.
http://static.speedwaymotors.com/RS/SR/Product/91046236_L.jpg

[-=Jeff=-]

that is what I am using..

needs a custom part though

[pantera1683]

that is what I am using..

needs a custom part though

Carter makes the part you need.

[-=Jeff=-]

Carter makes the part you need.

Ring I gave him the info for the parts ;)

[Karl]

I found this old thread and am looking into putting together a coil over kit or purchase the DRM unit. It appears putting together the kit will be noticeably less money and with my car having new Blistein fx3 shocks I should be fine.

What parts are needed besides springs and the above mentioned part from speedway (which is now $39.99/wheel) are needed?

Thanks!

[-=Jeff=-]

Springs and Contact Carter on this forum for the custom part

[Karl]

What is the custom part?

[carter200]

Ring I gave him the info for the parts ;)

Jeff,
You talking about the "coilover hat offset bushings" that I machined for you and others.
Would you please PM pushrod-v8 and tell him about them as you know more about the why's of needing them.
I still have the blueprints to make more. Thanks, Carter :cheers:

[cvette98pacecar]

Jeff,
You talking about the "coilover hat offset bushings" that I machined for you and others.
Would you please PM pushrod-v8 and tell him about them as you know more about the why's of needing them.
I still have the blueprints to make more. Thanks, Carter :cheers:

Jeff, Give me a call when you have a chance. I am in need to two sets of coil overs.

[-=Jeff=-]

Jeff, Give me a call when you have a chance. I am in need to two sets of coil overs.

I will try to call you later today

[-=Jeff=-]

the carter made part:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Ej1z0qeNHKo/UG-UDoWdiQI/AAAAAAAAC9g/zGSfZAGf6Q0/w600-h400-no/100_0044.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-7LBJrD77YIY/UG-UDs33leI/AAAAAAAAC9o/lmq5Zk0JeFg/w600-h400-no/100_0045.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Gzl58Nq167w/UG-UFixcfzI/AAAAAAAAC-A/ObM0Ocu75i0/w600-h400-no/100_0047.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nuwgse5ws_0/UG-UFdElbVI/AAAAAAAAC94/djZrNqd4pzo/w600-h400-no/100_0046.jpg

[carter200]

Jeff,
Thanks for posting the pics of the parts. Can you edit the post and tell them why they need the parts. Thanks, Carter :dancing

[-=Jeff=-]

I would think the picture make it obvious..

you need those parts to keep the spring hat in place against the shock rod when it is bolted into the car

[Karl]

Only unanswered question is how much?

[-=Jeff=-]

Only unanswered question is how much?

How much for what?

the adapter? PM carter200 for pricing, I know what I paid when I had them made years ago.. so that might be different now

[Karl]

How much for what?

the adapter? PM carter200 for pricing, I know what I paid when I had them made years ago.. so that might be different now

Yes, cost. I pm'd Carter and he told me to contact you and now you are saying contact him!!!

:confused:

[-=Jeff=-]

Yes, cost. I pm'd Carter and he told me to contact you and now you are saying contact him!!!

:confused:

Sent you a PM, As well as one to Carter :)

[-=Jeff=-]

Parts list.. More detail..

Here is what you need:

First, you can drill cut and modify front and rear of the car for the front sway bar and top rear shock, Although you have to cut on the rear no matter what.
Carter makes a relocation kit for $220 seen here http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=6104&highlight=Coil

for use of the speedway kits, you need my custom designed piece..
Carter sells these for $120 for the set

you will need the kit Dominic posted or similar

91046236-BIL COIL OVER KIT 5" SLEEVE $39.99
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Coilover-Kits-2-Inch-Body-5-Inch-Coilover-Sleeve,2184.html

Hyperco Springs ( link is for 425#)
44410-425 10" HYPERCOIL COILOVER $59.99 $119.98
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Hyperco-Coil-Over-Racing-Springs-2-1-2-ID-10-Inch,7249.html

I have 425 front 275 rear, I think 300 rear might be better but I never swapped

You will also need your Shocks grooved.. Bilstein did this and you should be able to find a local place to do it (Haiback also does this or can get it done for you)


so $520 TOTAL (not included grooving shocks or the Relocation kit as both this or DRM will need those)

That is what I did, but I did the front before Carters Relocation kit, but bought just the rear kit from him

[RICKYRJ1]

I bought I nice set of shocks from a member which Im was thinking of converting to coilovers. IS the list above all I need? I like the lower mounting bracket that Van Steel sells for their kit, any thoughts? Also should I send them to Bilstein to get redone since they have about 70k on them? Thanks for any & all help :cheers:

[-=Jeff=-]

That should be everything that I listed

[RICKYRJ1]

Thanks Brother :cheers:

[Karl]

Where did everyone pick up the .120 retaining clip for the groove on the shocks to work with the speedway kit?

I am sure DRM has them but would like to check other sources too.

[XfireZ51]

Where did everyone pick up the .120 retaining clip for the groove on the shocks to work with the speedway kit?

I am sure DRM has them but would like to check other sources too.

Karl,

Check w Haibeck. BTW, thought u were buying a C6Z?

[Karl]

Karl,

Check w Haibeck. BTW, thought u were buying a C6Z?


Thanks.

As far as the C6Z goes I need to sell my current Vette. My pockets aren't that deep!

Hopefully I will upgrade to a LPE 415 Z in 2015.

[-=Jeff=-]

Haibeck for the clips