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chevale
Joined: 20 Jul 2004
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Location: Toronto, Canada
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| Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 1:44 pm Post subject: Struts for '89 Olds Trofeo |
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Hi, guys!
It's time to change the front struts in my '89 Olds Toronado Trofeo, as I understand I can put in Monroe Sensa-Trak or KYB struts.
Have someone experience with both of them? What type may I consider as a "sport" strut, I don't like too soft suspension.
Springs will stay original FE3.
Any ideas how to eliminate the rear self-leveling suspension with standard leaf and shocks set-up?
TIA. |
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85cieraholiday
Joined: 04 Jan 2004
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Location: West Haven Connecticut
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| Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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| Welcome to the site! Umm I dont really know much about suspension stiff, but there are people here who do. Get a pic of that car on here so we can see it! |
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chevale
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| Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 7:23 pm Post subject: Pictures |
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85cieraholiday
Joined: 04 Jan 2004
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Location: West Haven Connecticut
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| Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 9:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Very nice, paint is quite reflective. Cool black grill treatment too, thats a very nice car! =P~ |
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chevale
Joined: 20 Jul 2004
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| Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks.
Everything is original besides mud flares in front.
Looking forward to upgrade brakes, suspension, possibly paint job and install 3.8 l supercharged. |
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88delta88
Joined: 09 Jun 2003
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| Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 9:31 am Post subject: |
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As far as I hear, KYB is more for specialized applications such as you are looking for. A lot of people who lower thier cars or coil overs use KYB.
I have monroe sensatracs in my 88' delta and they're decent... Not the best ride my car has ever given, but they seem to hold up to abuse. I dont think the KYB's adjust by them selves. Are those your only two options? I would look around a bit more if you want a really sporty suspension ride. KYB is your better bet though. (likely more expensive too)
I really like your car! Looks beautiful... Its in very nice shape. Tell us more aobut it??? :-) |
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chevale
Joined: 20 Jul 2004
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Location: Toronto, Canada
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| Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 11:14 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the compliments about the car, 88delta88!
I like my Olds too. Bought it in 2001, it's my everyday driver, made about 70,000 km on it, now its clocking 270,000 km.
Changed tranny, gas tank, gas pump, welded floor, a lot of other parts, changed front suspension but not struts and springs.
The 3.8 l series 1 engine is not enough for aggressive driving, but still pulling well on highways.
Now, when I know that Series 2 supercharged can be installed instead of original engine, I keep in mind to do this swap when the time comes.
If you are looking for more info about Oldsmobile, there is a great site http://encyclopedia.classicoldsmobile.com
and about Toronados: http://encyclopedia.classicoldsmobile.com/toronado/ |
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