C3 Sway bar question

72vet · January 24, 2010, 02:57:27 PM

Looking at replacing the front bar with VP&G product, while I'm at it, might fit a rear one as well.

What size front and rear combination is the best for road use on a S/B? Plus do I go Solid or tubular.

demonx · January 24, 2010, 03:51:05 PM

Theres heaps of info on the corvetteforum.com C3 section about the VBP stuff.

I'd search there personally. Good luck.

72vet · January 24, 2010, 04:56:21 PM

Quote from: demonx link=topic=7535.msg1045936697#msg1045936697Theres heaps of info on the corvetteforum.com C3 section about the VBP stuff.

I'd search there personally. Good luck.

Very True, but:
There's no info on this forum about sway bars.

and I would like to know what the guys have on their cars here.

77CVT · January 25, 2010, 09:54:56 AM

It all depends on what size front bar do you have now or are looking to get. Your rear shouldn't be more than about 65%-70% of the diameter of the front bar due to increased oversteer. VB&P have front and rear bar kits that match.

I'd recommend a 5/8th (15mm) bar at the most for most C3's, but then it all depends on how you like to drive!

You'd probably have a 1 inch bar on the front now?

I borrowed a 5/8th for my old '77 and I loved it! But I also had stiffer springs all round. I have a Greenwood suspension book and he says go soft springs and BIG sway bars.

Most bars are solid - never tried tubular.

silver1 · January 25, 2010, 06:48:40 PM

This is the kit I run and i'm very happy with it,rides firmer but not harsh at all and sits nice and flat in the corners.The front went down about 1 inch and I have no clearance issues even with a windage sump.

http://www.vbandp.com/Our%20Catalog/source/page_09.htm

mick · January 27, 2010, 10:03:12 AM

Hi Silver,
I run that exact kit under my car and its awesome, its very solid. I have a movie on our forum (Macquarie Muscle) and you can clearly see when my car backs up my steep driveway how solid the suspension is.

http://nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/viewthread.php?tid=7422

I also just got (today) a "Rack Attack" rack and pinion steering kit and cant wait to install it.

Quote from: silver1 link=topic=7535.msg1045936707#msg1045936707This is the kit I run and i'm very happy with it,rides firmer but not harsh at all and sits nice and flat in the corners.The front went down about 1 inch and I have no clearance issues even with a windage sump.

http://www.vbandp.com/Our%20Catalog/source/page_09.htm

silver1 · January 27, 2010, 03:24:03 PM

Quote from: mick link=topic=7535.msg1045936713#msg1045936713I also just got (today) a "Rack Attack" rack and pinion steering kit and cant wait to install it.

Hi Mick
How did the spare wheel holder end up ?
I would like to fit rack and pinion to mine but it's a bit harder to sort out because it's RHD now.Let us know how you go with fitting of the r/p.
My suspension is also solid but even on these rough Qld country roads it still rides nice no harsh jarring etc.

demonx · January 27, 2010, 03:27:29 PM

[rquote=mick]
I also just got (today) a "Rack Attack" rack and pinion steering kit and cant wait to install it.[/quote]

Very interested to hear how that goes - I've been thinking of going with a steeroids conversion myself, just don't have the cash to cough up for it.

What I had in mind was a steeroids and hydroboost upgrade when I start redoing the engine bay, at the same time drop in power steering, hotrod air and a dewits radiator. $$$$$

mick · January 28, 2010, 12:51:35 PM

Quote from: silver1 link=topic=7535.msg1045936718#msg1045936718
Quote from: mick link=topic=7535.msg1045936713#msg1045936713I also just got (today) a "Rack Attack" rack and pinion steering kit and cant wait to install it.
Hi Mick
How did the spare wheel holder end up ?
I would like to fit rack and pinion to mine but it's a bit harder to sort out because it's RHD now.Let us know how you go with fitting of the r/p.
My suspension is also solid but even on these rough Qld country roads it still rides nice no harsh jarring etc.

Yeah I had to put the spare tyre holder to the side as I have had an issue with my engine that Im going through (long story).

mick · January 28, 2010, 12:53:17 PM

Quote from: demonx link=topic=7535.msg1045936719#msg1045936719[rquote=mick]
I also just got (today) a "Rack Attack" rack and pinion steering kit and cant wait to install it.

Very interested to hear how that goes - I've been thinking of going with a steeroids conversion myself, just don't have the cash to cough up for it.

What I had in mind was a steeroids and hydroboost upgrade when I start redoing the engine bay, at the same time drop in power steering, hotrod air and a dewits radiator. $$$$$

[/quote]

When I get it going demon ill put some feedback up here, but it may be a while as im upgrading a lot of other things while im at it, which includes a dewitt radiator and twin thermo's.