Restomod or Original OEM style?? - Feedback Appreciated!

Super-Cuda said
Just my observations having been down both roads..

I would agree with most of this but pay attention to the following :

1. Check the factory K Member for signs of fatigue, the pivot points for the lower control arms and the mounting points for the steering box. If you want to visually check , get someone to sit in the car and turn the steering wheel full left to right and see if the box moves. You will see the box deflect if the k frame is weak there.

2. Check the frame rails where the upper a-arm mounts. They can rust out but be filled full of debris and you wouldn't notice it as the view is pretty obstructed by the adjusting cams

3. Install factory Lower control arms with sway-bar mounts. Much better than aftermarket.

I don't do any autocross or track but I do drive my car hard with the RMS components when I get an opportunity and the car performs beautifully.

I'm with abodyjoe on this.

I wouldn't go back.

I'm not looking to hijack a thread, or get into a pissing match over which is better. I've run both the stock style stuff and now on an HDK setup. I like both and I think there is a place for both. However, I want to clarify, "driving hard" on the street will never duplicate a road course or autocross. Nor is a complete aftermarket system required to have a car that is fun to drive. I do encourage you to find your local autocross group and give it a go. It's the most fun you will ever have in your car. You won't be the fastest, might not be the slowest, you will make mistakes, you will laugh your *** off, and finally, you will want to go again and again.