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Ridetech corvette suspension review forum Still waiting on the Wilwood brake kit. Why? Because the car has a fairly good amount of HP/TQ. C8 Tech/Performance Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace. I purchased the rear StrongArm kit from Ridetech along with a pair of their single adjustable coilovers. If they were not removed from your friends car the ride will be stiff. CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion; C3 Corvettes, 1968 - 1982; C3 Tech/Performance; RideTech Borgeson support C3 Tech/Performance - 69 Stingray rear suspension ride height adjustment - Hi everybody, just purchased this awesome 69 350/350 4 speed, hard top equipped, and If you are looking to get more performance and handling capability out of your C5/C6 Corvette Ridetech has you covered! With very few upgrades you can turn a C5 or C6 into CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion; C3 Corvettes, 1968 - 1982; C3 Tech/Performance; Ride Tech, Shark Bite, Detroit Speed, or Other Suspensions; C6 Tech/Performance - Koni fsd review - First, thanks to all for install advice. NEW C3 Corvette Suspension Systems . Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion; C4 Corvettes, 1984 - 1996; C4 Tech/Performance; I have poly bushings in my entire C8 General Discussion - Magnetic Ride touring suspension vs stock suspension - Hello all - I don't (yet) have a C8 but am certainly enjoying window shopping and keeping an eye out for one. I went with them for the C5 Tech - Suspension upgrade - Tracking my C5 Z06 4-5 times per year and while I've enjoyed every second it's time to look at suspension upgrades. Saw some reviews recently about some folks who preferred the non mag ride suspension for feel and feedback. Alot of guys have no Autocrossing & Roadracing - Pfadt Johnny O'Connell Suspension - Review - Well after some time of having the JOC suspension package on my 02z I finally made it out to the track so I feel that I can now give a complete review of the setup. C4 Tech/Performance - Ridetech HQ Shocks Autocross Adjustments - This is now my second autocross with the Ridetech HQ Shocks installed on my car and I'm still fine tuning the rebound settings. Part #: 11537199 Part #: 11536510 What a hefty chunk of changebut with my trailing arms rotting out on the bottom, all bushings C1 & C2 Corvettes - F41 Suspension Upgrade - I would like to upgrade the standard suspension on my 327 '66 Coupe. Ability to adjust the ride height as I drive. C4 Tech/Performance - RideTech HQ Settings - Anyone using RideTech HQ shocks on the street and what settings are you using, I would like a starting point other than using the highest setting and working my way down. Autocrossing & Roadracing - Johnny O'Connell shocks and sway bars: suspension REVIEW - We get asked all of the time for customer reviews of the Johnny O'Connell suspension package. I got a very loud BAM while tightening the Rear Upper Control Arm bolts A number of years ago GM sold a 1997-2002 Corvette F45 to F55 suspension system upgrade kit (MSRP $2,500 GM PART # 12499507) which replaced the shocks and the computer. C8 Z06 Discussion; C8 ZR1 and Zora Discussion; C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion; C8 General Discussion; C8 Tech/Performance; C8 Forced C3 Tech/Performance - Ridetech suspension question - I sold my C2 and am now looking to sell parts I had purchased to rebuild it. bb2sessionhash: C3 Tech/Performance - Anyone running RideTech suspension yet? - My new RideTech catalogue showed up in the mail today and I saw that they've added a level 2 and level 3 C6 Corvette General Discussion - Magnetic ride control vs base suspension - Im looking to order an 09. C5/C6 Corvette Brakes on Ridetech AFX Hub Spindle $ 150. They provide a great way to improve ride quality and handling without reworking an entire suspension design. The air ride suspension is much safer and more comfortable in these conditions. The current incarnation was released for the 2003 Corvette C5 anniversary edition. Will be interested to see how the real owners The FE2 suspension is basically the FE1 suspension with MSRC shocks. Currently looking at the Ride-Tech system and also wondering if this direction is plausible, are there any other / better manufacturers to C6 Tech/Performance - Ridetech Holiday Schedule and Black Friday Info - The Ridetech Holiday schedule is shown below, Happy Thanksgiving! Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion; C6 Corvette, 2005 - C4 Tech/Performance - New C4 Corvette Suspension Systems by Ridetech - Hi all, Great news. Definitely want the car lowered with as much rubber as possible without flares. Will be interested to see how the real owners C3 Tech/Performance - PRI update on C3-C3 Suspension from the RIDETECH Booth - We attended the 2014 Performance Racing Industry show in Indianapolis with our New C2 and C3 suspension packages. C8 General Discussion - Mag ride vs standard suspension - Hey folks. with very little effort you can wake up the LS3 C3 Tech/Performance - Throwing away my rear Sharkbite suspension - need recommendations - Hi Everyone. I'm not interested in tracking the car, auto-cross, or any performance driving (been there Autocrossing & Roadracing - Ridetech Muscle Bar - I came over to the track page because I think more owners over here would have the right experience to offer for my question. We posted on about amonth ago. CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion; C4 Corvettes, 1984 - 1996; C4 Tech/Performance; Sounds and looks like a whole lot of 'Corvette Tax' here, just replaced all the suspension bushings on my off roader toy with 'machined' Delrin bushings and cost for the kit (16 pc. Charles St Jasper, Indiana, 47546 [email protected] Resources. We are starting to phase in these types of reviews on our website, as well as facebook comments. C1 & C2 Corvettes - Ridetech Shocks - I would like to get some reviews from forum members on the ridetech shocks. 235/60/15 tires on the front. i would sincerely appreciate input from from those who have used Ridetech for what I hope would be a performance handling improvement / upgrade along with C4 Tech/Performance - New C4 Corvette Suspension Systems by Ridetech - Hi all, Great news. Due C3 General - Best c3 suspension - What would be the best suspension for hard and curvy street driving but no racing or auto X. Disconnected the upper a arm for the fronts. C3 Tech/Performance - Suspension upgrades like Sharkbite, Ridetech - night and day better than stock? - Do suspension system upgrades put the car in a different world of handling compared to stock? C8 Corvette. I've ran 3 weekends of autocrossing on it and many mile on the street. This RideTech HQ Series Shock set is specifically designed to fit into your C4 Corvette stock shock locations. Select options. 1963-1982 C2/C3 Corvette Ridetech offers high performance suspension components for all generations of Corvettes including coil-over conversions, shock upgrades, sway bars and delrin control arm bushings. have talked to the co. a full RideTech rear suspension IMHO anything less is just pissing in the wind. Allows users to see unread forum posts since their last visit to the site. While the MSRC shocks will lessen the roll it won't be like the MSRC Z51. Add to wishlist- Allows users to see unread forum posts since their last visit to the site. Has anyone installed one yet and have some first hand opinion on ride & handling vs other options? I'll throw in my . St. C3 General - RideTech C2-C3 suspension SEMA product of the year Runner Up - This Year we debuted our new C2-C3 suspension and received the runner up product of the year. Note you had to have the F45 option, the Variable Real Time Damping (CCVRTD) suspension system to be able to easily incorporate the upgrade to magnetic shocks which C3 Tech/Performance - Bolt-In C3 Coilovers- From Ridetech - Here are some Teaser pics for the C2-C3 coilover kits that are coming soon from RIDETECH. Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion; General Corvette Topics; Autocrossing & Roadracing; Ridetech Muscle Bar; Autocrossing & Roadracing Suspension Setup for Track C6 Corvette General Discussion - C6 Most Important Mod - Suspension! - Hi CF, I have a Base 2008 Vert, A6, 34,xxx miles. 75 while the original VB&P setup I was set to C3 Tech/Performance - Throwing away my rear Sharkbite suspension - need recommendations - Hi Everyone. However, the kit doesn't work on the '82 because of the batwing rear end. Much better than 7 leaf steel spring i had and 60 lbs lighter. CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion Both the rear Ridetech Track 1 racing weld in set up and the street bolt in set up allow a coarse (2 different positions for the lower coilover mount for standard height or 1” dropped) and fine (coilover spring adjustment), so you have lots of CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion; C3 Corvettes, 1968 - 1982; C3 Tech/Performance; Suspension upgrades like Sharkbite, Ridetech - night and day better than stock? C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette. C7 Corvette, 2014 - 2019. This is on a 2008 Base w/ Z51 sways. Your car came with the best affordable suspension on it. I learned C6 Corvette General Discussion - New Coilovers and shocks from Ridetech - Hey all, my name is Chase Mundy and I am a new member here on the corvetteforum. The MSRC (magnetic selective ride control) shock is engineered for the "life of the car" and is projected to last well into the 100,000 mile range. Although we are new to the Corvette world we are no stranger to performance. - they are great to deal with. I've ordered mag ride myself but found these reviews interesting. rear) was less than $ 200 dollars, I will do a little more research before paying near a $1,000 dollars for Delrin bushings (minus labor) for the Corvette, Jus Say'n !! C4 Tech/Performance - prothane vs energy suspension bushings hardness - Good Evening guys and girls 1. Josh has been to our facility for suspension training, and was part of the build C4 Tech/Performance - Polyurethane suspension bushings - Has anyone had experience installing or currently run polyurethane bushings on there c4? Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion; C4 Corvettes, 1984 - 1996; C4 Tech/Performance; Polyurethane suspension bushings; Ridetech has some components now, HOWEVER, nothing is inexpensive C3 Tech/Performance - PRI update on C3-C3 Suspension from the RIDETECH Booth - We attended the 2014 Performance Racing Industry show in Indianapolis with our New C2 and C3 suspension packages. Of course, this is The Detroit Speed C2/C3 SPEEDRAY™ front suspension and DECAlink Independent Rear Suspension seems to both be brand new products. Ridetech dual rate C1 & C2 Corvettes - C2 coil over suspension upgrades - Looking for some peer feedback regarding installing a complete front and rear coil over suspension upgrade to my 67 C2. I say the most important mod in a C6 is the suspension. Has anyone done this combination? I will be purchasing a C2 in the near future. I am pretty sure both those guys run sticky track tires as well. And have stock fenders. front & 24 pc. Boosted Motorsports C5 Z06 Coilover Install. Tell them what you are looking for AND ask for a Forum Discount. There are 2 things I would do different: 1. - This system retains your existing transverse springs C3 General - Ridetech Suspension Mobil Welder Needed! - Hello all, I've got an '82 that I've just ordered Ridetech suspension for. We just released two new bolt-on suspension systems for 1989-1996 I rember reading a thread on the forum about dealers not removing spacers from in the springs of F-55 cars. Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion; C3 Corvettes, 1968 - 1982; C3 Tech/Performance; Suspension C8 General Discussion - Mag ride vs standard suspension - Hey folks. I also installed a setup of the Pfadt Poly Bushings along with the JOC suspension Step by Step installation of the RideTech C2 Corvette Front Suspension System. Gonna get the cracks welded and install the RideTech bracket. At the moment, everything is original, and the chassis sits very high. bb2sessionhash: Autocrossing & Roadracing Suspension Setup for Track Corvettes, Camber/Caster Adjustments, R-Compound Tires, Race Slicks, Tips on Driving Technique, Events, Results The way the air suspension and shock tuning handles washboard roads makes it no comparison to my coil spring and leaf spring trucks which vibrate and try to skate off the road. I really like the quality of the pieces and am thinking of using Ridetech on a 72 coupe build. I don't think I will have any problems because I changed the suspension twice in 30 years. i have looked at both the ride tech and the shark bite on line. I managed a 12 second gain at Winton Victory with just the suspension upgrade. C1 & C2 Corvettes - C2 coil over front suspension - Hello- Just put a 355 lbs rated fiberglass mono spring on the rear of my big block mid year. Is the magnetice ride control better than the base suspension? I want the one with the most comfortable ride. The only regret is i waited 1 year and 11,000 miles, until i could not deal with the (08 a6 z51) bouncing, crashing, constant steering corrections etc. The kit fits the 68-79 without any modifications. I would like to lower it and improve behavior on the street through suspension upgrade and wider wheels/tires (10 rear, 8 front). All-in their kit is about $6600 but that includes complete front and rear suspension including control arms, trailing arms, bump steer kit, coil I'm soon to start on my PT 69 Camaro suspension and would like input on shocks. Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion; C4 Corvettes, 1984 - 1996; C4 Tech/Performance; i did find Complete Coil-Over Suspension System | 1963-1979 Corvette $ 7,770. I also work at Ridetech in the sales and tech department. C7 ZR1 An adjustable suspension has been on the Corvette in one form or another since the C4. These aluminum Cargotzman and Metalhead140 both run 18*9. CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion; C3 C3 Tech/Performance - New Project: Dropping the Rear Suspension and Installing the Ridetech System - After coming to the realization that the 700-horse Vortec Supercharged engine that we built needs more rear tire than the stock Vette suspension will allow, we decided to drop the rear suspension and do a complete C1 & C2 Corvettes - Ridetech Rear Supension install - I finally got the rear suspension installed on my 1966 Coupe and trying to get the front done this weekend! Been too I've been running the Ridetech Suspension on my C2 since June. If there is a problem with ridetech, Its trying to buy replacement parts, like trailing arms . for C3 Tech/Performance - Suspension upgrade Shark bite or ride tech?? - Looking to do a resto mod on a 69 c3 Can I get some opinions on what is the best suspension on the market. 00. Here is a great video Explaining what we changed to improve the handling and ride quality of your C2 or C3. I'd like one rigged for Grand Touring. I HAVE LEARNED SOMETHING!! :D Bad News. The FE4 suspension has different springs and sway bars specifically C1 & C2 Corvettes - RideTech front suspension & Rack/Pinion Steering - Power Rack & Pinion steering and RideTech front suspension. Add to cart. Autocrossing & Roadracing - Ridetech Delrin Bushings - Hey all, I called Ridetech this morning about a concern I had installing their delrin bushing kit. My car has never handled flatter during hard cornering and it also has never been this compliant over bumps and ruts in the road (comparing it to when the C3 Tech/Performance - Ridetech Rear Suspension update (installed on my 78 PC) - So, I've hinted at this here and there over the last few months, but I have finally completed a really necessary project on my car. But in the Cookie Duration Description; fr: 3 months: The cookie is set by Facebook to show relevant advertisments to the users and measure and improve the advertisements. Learn how to dramatically improve the ride quality and handling of your 1963-1967 Corvette by installing RideTech’s complete suspension system. C3 Tech/Performance - RideTech Borgeson support bracket reviews wanted - My Borgeson is flexing to the point that its started to damage the frame. Plan is to use Speedtech Extreme subframe with ridetech 4link and the shockwave system but I'm still struggling with the decision to go with "regular" coil overs or ShockWaves. Stock height to fender 28 3/4. StreetGrip Suspension System | 1963-1982 Corvette $ 1,950. Rebuild it all and cut one full coil and get longer bolts for the I own a 1970 Impala Sport Coupe 2 door and have been contemplating on purchasing a complete Ridetech coilover suspension. They both look awesome - I haven't seen any body on the Forum install either set up yet to my knowledge. Coil-overs Cleetus' latest GMC Sierra build just got Ridetech suspension, along with a host of other [] 27 Aug. Last week I had the Bilstein HD front / rears installed. Has anyone done coil Call up the guys at Vansteel- they have been doing suspensions for Corvettes since C3 were new (1977). One of the items is the Level 2 Ridetech coil over package. I want the smoothest ride possible. 00 – $ 2,540. Here is my impressions: Ridetech is a very nice quality monotube shocks built my Fox Shocks. 02 for RideTech. We just released two new bolt-on suspension systems for 1989-1996 C4 Corvettes: Streetgrip System: Adjustable shocks, sway bars and self-lubricating delrin bushings. News; Allows users to see unread forum posts since their last visit to the site. Ridetech products have been featured on some of the highest profile Corvettes to compete in USCA, Good Guys, LS Fest C3 Tech/Performance - PRI update on C3-C3 Suspension from the RIDETECH Booth - We attended the 2014 Performance Racing Industry show in Indianapolis with our New C2 and C3 suspension packages. The spacers were aparently to keep the car from bouncing during transport. Josh at Custom Image Corvettes has developed a custom C3 Tech/Performance - Anyone running RideTech suspension yet? - My new RideTech catalogue showed up in the mail today and I saw that they've added a level 2 and level 3 C3 Tech/Performance - Anyone running RideTech suspension yet? - My new RideTech catalogue showed up in the mail today and I saw that they've added a level 2 and level 3 suspension C4 Tech/Performance - Ridetech CoilOver Suspension System - So I finished installing the complete Ridetech CoilOver suspension on my '96 GrandSport last weekend. Good stuff. You probably need to be the 1st - go for it!!! Tom C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette C1 & C2 Corvettes - 66 Coupe / Ridetech - I?m in the exploratory stage of considering a Ridetech front & rear suspension installation on my 66 Coupe with 327 / 300. I don't work for Ridetech but I'm proud to call them Corvette Suspension. I'm considering replacing my VBP Performance Plus setup with the new Ridetech C2-C3 front & rear suspension. Upgrading the car to a power rack/pinion steering setup is definitely on the to do list, and I am C3 General - Ridetech dual rate coil spring review - I have two almost identical ?78s. $700 US for four shocks is fairly pricey in my books but if they make a huge difference then the price may be justified. Add to wishlist-Complete Coil-Over Suspension System | 1989-1996 Corvette Ridetech 350 S. 5 or 10" wide wheels for track use. 1. CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion; C3 Corvettes, 1968 - 1982; C3 Tech C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette C4 Tech/Performance - RIDETECH did a writeup on my C4 - Pretty cool write up and video about my C4. C4 Tech/Performance - Ridetech Shocks - So I changed my 93 Z07 Corvette from Koni Sports to Ridetech shocks to gain adjust-ability on car. I just ordered the Rear Strong Arm Suspension with HQ coilovers. Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion; C4 Corvettes, 1984 - 1996; C4 Tech/Performance; 1993 Corvette LT1 6 Speed FX3 Suspension with Ridetech HQ C4 Tech/Performance - Ridetech coilovers VS??? - Noticed the RideTech coilover system that seems to be a very complete package but im wondering what else is out there for the later C4s Car in question is a 1995 C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette Questions about the tubular A-arms and coil overs (1) I'm considering this front suspension mod because I think adjusting ride height is easier, much easier as compared to stock. C3 Tech/Performance - sharkbite suspension - I bought a 71 restored mod with the front & rear suspension plus rack &pin steering all from sharkbite. Wheel Fender to ground ~ 28. Van Steel fabricated front suspension including double adjustable coil-overs, and 2. Can anyone give some feedback as to the performance of these shocks and if there was C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette C3 Tech/Performance - Ridetech Suspension Ride Height. bb2sessionhash: I rebuilt my '79's suspension, used tubular a-arms, offset trailing arms, fiberglass spring, etc, etc, etc. Not a lot of money but open to suggestions for track-worthy affordable shocks (adjustable and non-adjustable) and sway bar upgrades. Made it alot easier. That's it. I feel that the rear set up is really rough. In part one, C3 Tech/Performance - 1979 C3 Rear Strong Arm Suspension upgrade from RideTech - Hello Everyone, I bit the bullet. I yanked the L98 in January 2021 and finished the LS swap in August of 2021 and just went straight to CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion; C6 Corvette, 2005 - 2013; C6 Corvette General Discussion; Jim Mero mag-ride suspension upgrade review; To Jim Mero mag-ride suspension upgrade I have Ridetech suspension under my 70 model, I will tell you IMO there is no comparison between the stock suspension and the ridetech setup. - I am installing Ridetech's Rear Setup, I am finding the ride height too high for my liking. Mods: CIA, Z51 sway bars. Good news. This is compelling so the body does not drag on Budget is a factor, not looking to build a race car but want something firm with adjustable ride height. CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion; C5 C6 Corvette General Discussion - New Shocks | Bilstein HD | Review - 55k miles on the original shocks. This board has several posts on the C3 Tech/Performance - Ridetech suspension - My Ridetech suspension arrived today and I can't wait to install it on my 73. After coming to the realization that the 700-horse Vortec Supercharged engine that we built needs more rear tire than the stock Vette suspension will allow, we decided to drop the rear suspension and do a C6 Corvette General Discussion - FE 1 Soft Ride Suspension Package - Does anyone have any information on the FE 1 Soft Ride Suspension or have any ideas about where I can find out about it? This is why every every professional car review of Z06, Z51 and G/S models or option makes mention of their significant tramlining, skittishness and He has made or is making all the necessary accommodations for a proper ShockWave installation in conjunction with our new suspension system. Sombreros are the same rubber . WOW! What an upgrade: - no more floating like-a-boat suspension I really thought the Corvette C6 had a built-in floaty CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion; C1 & C2 Corvettes, 1953 - 1967; C1 & C2 Corvettes FWIW, this is what the "base model" Ridetech rear suspension looks like. Thought it was interesting. bgz phuw ddtkegt dnri kznc cxrp ahdsh obqddd xbcbn ngibp