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taking turns hard

Discussion in 'Race car chassis tech' started by adon214, Sep 6, 2010.

  1. adon214

    adon214 Ol_sk00l-n_cool

    Well im just starting on my build i plan to make my buick skylark 1972 into a turn taking all around GT style racing car. im only putting 300 hp in it and i am wondering what all i should do to the chassis and suspention? Any ideas guys?
     
  2. V8Sky

    V8Sky "Scarlett"

    If you want to prevent body roll, then I recommend swapping in a Trans Am 1.25 inch front sway bar with polyurethane bushings in place of the stock front sway bar (also add add boxed rear control arms and a rear sway bar). This made a big difference in my '72 Skylark's taking turns - no more heavy leaning in the corners.
     
  3. adon214

    adon214 Ol_sk00l-n_cool

    lol i was going to do that this week. im just wondering how i can reinforcne my chassis. i think i might need to
     
  4. V8Sky

    V8Sky "Scarlett"

    You can probably box the frame like my convertible is from the factory. That will certainly reinforce your Skylark.
     
  5. adon214

    adon214 Ol_sk00l-n_cool

    they have any kits for that?
     
  6. katelim

    katelim New Member

    Any update about this thread, can you post some picture of your finish product or the outcome of your works.
     
  7. kazmee

    kazmee New Member

    Please give us some tips and update regarding your upgrade, I am planning to do some upgrade with my car too and I need a finished product and looking forward for your update.
     
  8. adon214

    adon214 Ol_sk00l-n_cool

    still looking for a way to reinforce the chassis. cant really find much on the net. right now i am doing body and paint work. im also saving up for some performance susepntion parts that and a engine rebuild. but i will post more when i get stuff done
     

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