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Hi, I can only relate my own experience.  But I replaced my ORIGINAL shocks (we're talking 23 yrs old!) with some monroe gas shocks and it made a HUGE difference.  It felt a LOT more sporty as I could "read" the road a HECKUVA lot better now.  At the same time I upgraded to poly bushings all around, 550 VB&P; springs, and a rear 330lb fiberglass spring.  As long as you match up the springs/shocks together properly I don't see a problem.  If you are going fiberglass rear spring, make sure you get rear shocks that are made for fiberglass springs (Vette Brakes & Products make "specially valved" shocks for this).  I didn't believe it so I just used my monroe's in the back, but it rode like crap.  So I ponied up for their specialty valved ones and the ride was much less harsh.  In fact VB&P; sells packages.  I would recommned you buy it all in a package (ie: the Touring or Track suspension).  I bought the Track kit (the one with the 550 lb front springs) and am very pleased (though I don't drive it daily).  Best not to skimp on the suspension.  These cars were MADE to carve corners.  Invest the money, you'll be pleased.
good luck!
-terry

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Your reply:	Hi, I can only relate my own experience. But I replaced my ORIGINAL shocks (we're talking 23 yrs old!) with some monroe gas shocks and it made a HUGE difference. It felt a LOT more sporty as I could "read" the road a HECKUVA lot better now. At the same time I upgraded to poly bushings all around, 550 VB&P; springs, and a rear 330lb fiberglass spring. As long as you match up the springs/shocks together properly I don't see a problem. If you are going fiberglass rear spring, make sure you get rear shocks that are made for fiberglass springs (Vette Brakes & Products make "specially valved" shocks for this). I didn't believe it so I just used my monroe's in the back, but it rode like crap. So I ponied up for their specialty valved ones and the ride was much less harsh. In fact VB&P; sells packages. I would recommned you buy it all in a package (ie: the Touring or Track suspension). I bought the Track kit (the one with the 550 lb front springs) and am very pleased (though I don't drive it daily). Best not to skimp on the suspension. These cars were MADE to carve corners. Invest the money, you'll be pleased. good luck! -terry

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