I am, quite simply, blown away by the Z28's new suspension. If I could distill everything I feel in one sentence, it would go like this: Everything dull and soft is now sharp and firm. Strano has balanced his spring rates and bar sizes to provide sick handling on the track, and verylivable manners on the road. The single-adjustable Konis are so spectacular I don't know where to start. Though Strano's shock settings, the larger 17-inch rims, and thinner sidewall made my NYC commute a touch rough with the terrible roads, this combo was perfect during a road trip on Pennsylvania's interstates.
I took on- and off-ramps at ridiculous speeds, and I found myself carrying big speed into and out of 180-degree on-ramps, easily pulling away from high-dollar imports that were trying to keep up but couldn't. Two adjustments have been made. One was a clunk in the back that revealed itself as a loose nut on a rear shock mount; that was a quick fix. When I told Strano that the ride was a bit rough, he recommended that I drop the street tire pressure from the 34 front/32 rear from track testing to 30 all the way around.
I did, and it softened up NYC's bumps for me. So trust me-if it's OK for New York, it will be fine for your driver. All in all, I couldn't be happier with the mods we made to this Camaro. There are more changes that could be made for better road course use, including race brake pads or a big brake upgrade, brake cooling ducts, etc., but I think it's time to throw some horsepower at this stripper Z28 first-more ponies coming right up!
 Shown is the final routing....  Shown is the final routing. Notice the use of zip ties to keep our new lines secure and away from pulleys and belts. Be sure to double-check all clamp connections. |  The Red Line power steering...  The Red Line power steering fluid is added. Due to the longer hoses, more fluid will be needed. |  Red Line also supplied us...  Red Line also supplied us with its Corvette/Camaro PowerPack (PN 90223, $130). This is a synthetic oil package containing seven quarts of 5W30 motor oil, four quarts of D4 ATF trans fluid, two quarts of 75W90 diff gear oil, one bottle of Limited Slip Friction Modifier, one bottle of WaterWetter for the coolant system, and a bottle of SI-1... |