ON A BUDGET!!!! lol so im ready to start going down the modification road..... looking at an enjoyable DRIVER.....no race car...no show queen.....daily driven <although it isnt> type stuff im looking to have 300-350 hp and tq and want a nice smooth comfortable ride.... for brakes im on manual 4 wheel drums.....i want a complete front disc conversion with power booster... for coils ive found qa1 and proshocks... on speedwaymotors.com im new to the classics....so looking for input from experiece so i dont make mistakes.... thanks Jeff
Re: 65 buick special vert...looking for the best disc brake swap and front coilovers Here's what I did with mine and I'm very happy with the ride and handling and it didn't cost me a ton of money. Hotchkis 1" drop springs, cheap Monroe Sensatrac gas shocks, factory boxed lower rear control arms and sway bar, Helwig 1 5/16" front sway bar and disc brakes off of a `69 Chevelle. I admit I got lucky on finding some of it at swap meets and getting a great deal on it but sometimes that's what it takes. I knew I would be doing this eventually so I started looking years in advance. If you need it NOW you'll be at the mercy of paying the price. You can get front disc brakes off of any `67-`72 GM A-body car and they'll bolt right on. Forget about the rear discs. Unless you're in the habit of tailgating, you don't need them. If you are in the habit of tailgating, stop it
Re: 65 buick special vert...looking for the best disc brake swap and front coilovers Haha...im not a tailgater....but want to stop better....i want to buy a complete kit.....all parts included......seems they are 400-600..i just want to get the best available......i do not want to be cutting and welding my brake set up..... id like the adjustability of the coil overs instead of a fixed spring....also thinking of airshocks in the back for added height/stance adjustability is there any comparisons on the different available coilovers?
