::big grin::, my father called me last night and was acting all weird asking if I had any suspension upgrades on my corvette. I said no, well he would say what brand but said him and my mother just ordered me coil overs for Christmas!!!!:thud: My father has been building cars that he drag and road races for years and thought I would enjoy coil overs! He was so proud that I finally saved up enough to get my first sports car.

Now my question is, as most of you may know I'm a chef and don't make alot of money to begin with. So was curious how much will it cost to install coil overs? I'm so excited that about the gift just hope it won't be 6 months of saving up to afford someone to install them?

Brain - Happy holidays!!!!

I'm thinking you can install them yourself, if you are handy with some tools.
Either way, you will love the way that car handles on a coil-over, it will allow you to outhandle ANYTHING on the road short of an Enzo, and he'll need a hell of a driver to stay out front....
Which ones are you getting?

Thanks
Mike

I'm saying congrats to any free parts! Happy holidays

I've been reading post all morning about upgrading to "X" amount of power this and that, I personally would enjoy a smoother ride, is that what a coil over does?

Congrats buddy! Coil overs are a tight upgrade on the ol suspension!

I've been reading post all morning about upgrading to "X" amount of power this and that, I personally would enjoy a smoother ride, is that what a coil over does?

First, to answer the original question, normal 2 way coil overs should cost approx $400-600 to install properly. Three ways are on the top side of that. The original poster is likely getting two way.

As for what they do; essentially coil overs provide suspension that more effectively dampens shock experienced during driving, particularly turning and can be tuned to provide addition stiffness compared to OEM settings. The shock rebound can also be adjusted. OEM shocks have no rebound adjustment (rebound ineffective).

In short, coil overs, when combined with appropriate aftermarket sway bars, keep the tires glued to the road better and reduce body roll.

For street driving many think they are a pain in the rear and they are typically stiffer. On a road course they are night and day superior to OEM.

There are many good coil overs. Pdapt, DRM make good entry level products. They run approx $2,000 for a set of 4. Moton, Penske and JRZ are what most serious cup racers run. 2 ways are approx $4,000, 3 ways are around $7,000 and up. Penske's can run $15,000+.

First, to answer the original question, normal 2 way coil overs should cost approx $400-600 to install properly. Three ways are on the top side of that. The original poster is likely getting two way.

As for what they do; essentially coil overs provide suspension that more effectively dampens shock experienced during driving, particularly turning and can be tuned to provide addition stiffness compared to OEM settings. The shock rebound can also be adjusted. OEM shocks have no rebound adjustment (rebound ineffective).

In short, coil overs, when combined with appropriate aftermarket sway bars, keep the tires glued to the road better and reduce body roll.

For street driving many think they are a pain in the rear and they are typically stiffer. On a road course they are night and day superior to OEM.

There are many good coil overs. Pdapt, DRM make good entry level products. They run approx $2,000 for a set of 4. Moton, Penske and JRZ are what most serious cup racers run. 2 ways are approx $4,000, 3 ways are around $7,000 and up. Penske's can run $15,000+.

Impressive post! Are you serious $15k for a set of shocks? :wtf: I'll just stick with what I have! :thud:

Professional racers spend huge $$ to get the best stuff.

My current C5 has $4,000 Motons which are tremendous. For most uses those are top drawer.

My to be built track only car will receive $6,800 JRZ 3 way coiler overs. They are a little better than my 2 way Motons and have more adjustablility to sort out and fine tune the handling of the car.

Anything over that is strickly pro territory as far as I am concerned.

Professional racers spend huge $$ to get the best stuff.

My current C5 has $4,000 Motons which are tremendous. For most uses those are top drawer.

My to be built track only car will receive $6,800 JRZ 3 way coiler overs. They are a little better than my 2 way Motons and have more adjustablility to sort out and fine tune the handling of the car.

Anything over that is strickly pro territory as far as I am concerned.
LOL, anything over my stock setup is "pro territory" IMO!! Almost 7K for a shock set up!!!! WOW!!!:willy_nilly:

Big bucks, however big diff in track handling, night and day.

::big grin::, my father called me last night and was acting all weird asking if I had any suspension upgrades on my corvette. I said no, well he would say what brand but said him and my mother just ordered me coil overs for Christmas!!!!:thud: My father has been building cars that he drag and road races for years and thought I would enjoy coil overs! He was so proud that I finally saved up enough to get my first sports car.

Now my question is, as most of you may know I'm a chef and don't make alot of money to begin with. So was curious how much will it cost to install coil overs? I'm so excited that about the gift just hope it won't be 6 months of saving up to afford someone to install them?

Brain - Happy holidays!!!!

Lucky dog! Man if your father is looking for another son to take care of on Christmas send him my way, would love to get some coil overs!

I'm thinking you can install them yourself, if you are handy with some tools.
Either way, you will love the way that car handles on a coil-over, it will allow you to outhandle ANYTHING on the road short of an Enzo, and he'll need a hell of a driver to stay out front....
Which ones are you getting?

Thanks
Mike

No I'm not really handy in the garage, in the kitchen different story. I better look for someone who knows what they are doing to install these. The are Pfad or something like that? My father is more the motor guy, who trys to keep his son into the automotive world! I love my car but just not good with all the details!

First, to answer the original question, normal 2 way coil overs should cost approx $400-600 to install properly. Three ways are on the top side of that. The original poster is likely getting two way.

As for what they do; essentially coil overs provide suspension that more effectively dampens shock experienced during driving, particularly turning and can be tuned to provide addition stiffness compared to OEM settings. The shock rebound can also be adjusted. OEM shocks have no rebound adjustment (rebound ineffective).

In short, coil overs, when combined with appropriate aftermarket sway bars, keep the tires glued to the road better and reduce body roll.

For street driving many think they are a pain in the rear and they are typically stiffer. On a road course they are night and day superior to OEM.

There are many good coil overs. Pdapt, DRM make good entry level products. They run approx $2,000 for a set of 4. Moton, Penske and JRZ are what most serious cup racers run. 2 ways are approx $4,000, 3 ways are around $7,000 and up. Penske's can run $15,000+.


For the everyday driver is a coil over the way to go to smoothen out the ride? Thanks for taking the time to answer.

Lou

Sounds to me like you and your dad should do it one weekend together. Thats the best way to bond with the old man, especially after he boght em. Plus you will be that much smarter on vettes. The only way to learn anything is to do it. Its fantastic if you have a pro tuned 130k car, but if you didnt have a hand in building it you dont get much respect from old schoolers.

Sounds to me like you and your dad should do it one weekend together. Thats the best way to bond with the old man, especially after he boght em. Plus you will be that much smarter on vettes. The only way to learn anything is to do it. Its fantastic if you have a pro tuned 130k car, but if you didnt have a hand in building it you dont get much respect from old schoolers.

:iagree: Definately agree with cmcbunch here, its good to get involved with your car if you are making upgrades. When the car "talks" to you when you out on the road you can be better prepared for things. Hope that made sense. :cheers:

Did you get them installed? How you liking them?