Pontiac Owners Club UK

Ive got a week and a half to decide if im getting a set of Eibach Pro kit springs or not, so im just wondering if this is the best option for me. I drove my mates 3.1 Firebird today and it seems to drive a bit smoother than mine, it doesnt rattle around as much over bumps etc.

he's got 15" wheels on with standard tyre size, 215/65/R15 i think, hes fitted new rear springs, just standard replacement ones and new rear shocks, i think they were monroe ones, fairly decent. Apart from that i dont think hes replaced much else.

my cars got 14" wheels on with 205/75/R14 tyres, its a GTA so its got the WS6 springs, over the years ive fitted new shocks, struts, sway bar end links, swaybar bushes, hotchkiss panhard bar, GM wonderbar and new ball joints.

Ive been told the Eibachs are great and reduce rattles a bit, but if they are a sporty spring will they not be quite firm ? im wondering if i need to get some better shocks and struts to help perhaps ?

Mine seems to ride quite nice, do get some rattles and such. but i have standard trans am springs, combined with the age factor my suspension is probably quite soft. ok, i've never driven another one, so have no basis for comparison.

Last year i replaced the front and rear sway bars, big difference in size, e.g my old rear one was about 12mm, new one from a gta is 28mm.
Didn't notice any difference in driving. but then i don't drive fast. haven't full throttled kitt in months. shocking i know

If the Eibachs are sporty type ones, i'm guessing that'll mean a firmer ride. For shocks and struts i think a lot of people like the KYB GR2's as they are not too pricey and seem to perform ok, at least that's what i've read. i think that's what they are called anyway

got the eibachs and kyb's on mine and drives very nice
rocky is doing some good deals/prices on full sets of shocks/dampers (monroe I think)

has your mates car got T tops?
solid roof cars have much less rattles etc

Yeah his is a T-top too. im wondering if its the GTA springs ? i think i might still go for the Eibach Pro kit then and then look at fitting some better shocks and struts later in the year or something.

Ive also got all new steering components too fit, i get a knocking when reversing near to full lock at the minute, which i think is the right hand tie rod balljoint thing is worn out so im hoping my new centre link, idler arm, tie rods etc will help out a bit too

John did you notice much difference when you swapped the GTA springs for the Eibach ones ?

I noticed a big improvement over stock springs with my eibachs, you may want to consider KYB AGX shocks ans struts as I found them better than gr2

yes, noticed a much better ride, but mine did have really knackered shocks, and changed them and springs at the same time

So it is decided ! Eibachs first then i will get some better shocks and struts too, then if it still rattles around there must be a huge crack in the chassis somewhere i havnt noticed, lol.

My aunties are going to New York in 3 weeks and they have agreed to bring me a set back, they work out at 123 quid from Advance Auto's with a discount voucher...BARGAIN

Have you got a Wonderbar fitted? If not these will tighten up the flex in the front frame. I've gone a bit overboard with strut brace, wonderbar and sub frame connectors which has made the body very stiff. Benefit of the AGX shocks is that they are adjustable so you can firm or soften the ride fairly easily with the twist of a dial. The GR2 can be a bit firm if you've got potholed roads near you (who hasn't)

I have got a wonderbar fitted yeah, felt a bit tighter going into a bend at a fair speed after i fitted it so it does make a noticeable difference. i might look into these AGX shocks then James, i bet they aint cheap !