vettnut

I have read many threads about the different choices of front and rear suspension choices. Martz, Meyers, TCI, Newman, or changing out the entire frame and installing C4 suspension. Has anyone seen a fair comparison between these choices? I have not read anyone tell what their impressions were after driving one of these restomods. I realize one of the advantages with the Martz ,Meyers, or TCI is that you can use your original frame. How about ride and control or prices? Anyone? Thanks DG

wmf62

i presume you've seen this thread:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1759522

my 2 cents is in that thread.... why no one else has responded to give their results and impressions is beyond me....

the TCI IFS is at the lower end, cost-wise. would i do it again, yes...; but i would seriously consider the MacGyver IFS too. (why didn't i; because i didn't know about it when i scoped out my project)
Bill

kenmo

But Bill...look at all the knowledge you've learned from your TCI experience and so freely share with us...!!!

John McGraw

I went with the complete frame change out and C4 suspension front and rear, and would do it again, even at the higher price. The car corners like a go-cart, and rides real nice.

Regards, John McGraw

TEP061

What's MacGyver IFS web sight?

vintagecorvette

I too went with the complete frame, a Bill Dawson "Corvette Correction" change and LS3 engine/6 speed combo. I have not driven mine yet, but I have driven the one that was built on the same frame, as as John says, "The car corners like a go-cart, and rides real nice." I was building original cars before and now I am selling off all original parts to focus on building Resto Rods.

oWEN

wmf62

http://www.macgyvers.com/products.html
Bill

wmf62

thanks for the thought... still wish others would 'share'...
Bill

63 grandsport

have used art morrisson they are the best

kenmo

Guys like you, Plasticman, Herb, JohnZ and numerous others certainly put the fun into this forum...

All the best...

Kenmo

Stan's Customs

Romulus1960

The challenge in a question like that is the sheer number of variables and the fact that it's a personal choice at the end of the day based on what you're looking for in a car. Even the same style car built with similar features by different builders can be quite a different ride base on how it's setup. Then it's how much money and how far from original you're willing to stray.

What you will most likely here from every person who has done some restomodding is that it will make a huge difference- (especially after they sunk $1000's into their car. ) If we could get a dozen restomod cars together perhaps some real world numbers could be gathered.

I've driven one car with C4 suspension with an LS1 on a Corvette Corrections frame. It was an incredible ride and will spoil ya fast. I have nothig but great things to say about Billy.

I chose to go with an SRIII frame for various reasons as I preferred the coil overs and wanted to some additional flexibility with the design. Plus it looks cool. All the frame setups are close enough dollar wise to make it negligible so it boils down to personal preferences and I'd say the customer service and word of mouth.

Then there are a plenty of us who enjoy the "vintage" feel of an original car and drive it the way it was intended. One or two have even considered unrestomodding there car.

I'd have both if I had the room and money. I'm still lookin for a sugar momma.

vetterods

i have built both morrison and newman, we switched from newman to r&r frames and we are currently building a 58,60, 62, 63 all with morrison or r&r frames. both handle about the same we looked at corvette corections and passed. r&r frames is in montana very simular to newman but a little less $, better and faster service,easyer to deal with.
our website is www.vetterods.biz Tim

david srour

I am very happy w/ my Newman frame and C4 suspension. The car is much more fun to drive than I thought it would be. Downside of Newman frame that other companies have addressed is the orginigal X frame member. Makes exhaust system a challenge and transmission removal requires engine pullout. Newman is great to deal w/ as well. Very helpful, knowledgeable, and affable.

vettnut

vetterods: What is the contact information for r&r frames? Thanks DG

TEP061

RR Frames, LLC
(406) 664-3264
Belfry, MT 59008
rick@rrframes.com

Stan's Customs

Tim..

I have considered the Corvette Correction frame...looked very good to me. What did you not like about it..

Stan...