79VetteMike

I have money to spend. I want to get the mono front spring kit with the tubular control arms, so before I call Dan at Vansteel(they will get all of my suspension money) I'd like some feedback on ease of installation, happiness with the set up and how much weight savings I am looking at. I have a TRW 340 composite rear spring. Any input is appreciated. Thanks...Mike

Enad

When I bought my 82 I had never driven a vette before. I was very unhappy with how it handled. It was driven a total of six miles before I parked it and put the monoleaf in. It helped a bunch. :cool: Installation took some time but was not hard at all. Later I completed the package with new shocks, Steeroids, sway bar and bushings all around. I love the way it handles now. :cheers:

Dane

yellow 72

I have the TRW rear spring and a VB&P glass spring in front and like it a bunch. One big plus is the adjustibilty. I retained the stock control arms, but the spring installation is a snap...

groovyjay

I love the tunabilty the best. I took me 10mins to adjust the ride height approx 3". It is easy to install, it is lighter than stock set up. Talk to Dan, he'll be able to give you all the details, Van Steel is the best! :steering:

foundvettelifeisgood

I went with VBP's Performance Plus set up.
The install was straightforward and fun, except for one subborn bolt.
Ride height is easily adjusted.
Cornering is much improved.
Ride is harsh, even on the softest setting. I'd like the stock set up better driving Pittsburgh's brick side streets. On the track is where this set up shines. So if you're going to cruise around the hood, I'd recommend going with high end stock replacements. If you're going to drive it like you stole it around a track, you'll like it.

shawn_cake

I have the VB&P setup - I love it. Admittedly, the ride is a bit harsher than stock. Tell the VB&P guys about the cars intended use and engine type before you buy - that way you will get the spring rate you need - not what you think you want.

It is a good product.

:cheers: :steering: :cheers:

vettery

You guys with the front mono spring; How much (if any) ground clearance do you feel you gave up (not counting the amount you lowered the front)?

fireball

I think there are other components that are still lower (like my headers).

timbo79

I got the VBP front end set up and I love it. also went with Bilsteins and redid reart with composite monoleaf as well. Handles much better than stock.. MUCH BETTER

79VetteMike

I just ordered the monospring with tubular upper and lower control arms!!!

Black68Vette

Not any measurable amount... An inch at most, the transverse leaf sits just about at the point the large front crossmember is at..

And if you want real fun once its in, set the spring to maximum rate (I believe its 700lbs!)... It will jar your teeth out of your head on rough roads, but you absolutely know where the front end is sitting from steering feedback :D

Enad

I cannot imagine it on the highest setting. :eek: You'd could probably feel each rock on a gravel road. :lol:

I had it on the second lowest setting for a while but it was too much. Now its on the lowest setting and my tender butt thanks me.

1971corvette

kinda stiff even on the lightest setting,do not use as a daily driver,so i can live with it.