How can I get the smoothest ride and still race the windy roads?

[samuelrgross]

I have a 67 Firebird that pushes about 500hp. I want to totally revamp the suspension so that it drives like a luxury sedan, yet still corners like a contemporary sports car. I have no problem with ripping everything out from underneith my car to replace it with the very best stuff. What kind of suspension modifications can I do both front and back? Corvette rear suspension? Air Ride System? My priority is having the smoothest ride possible, not winning a race.

[Jays_sho]

If possible go with Corvette stuff if not with 500+ hp something is going to break. A independent rear will be the best bet, that will smooth things out. But anyways I feel your pain I have a 87 with a 550hp bigblock in it and the front sits too low due to the weight, the exhaust draggs the ground when I hit a dip in the road....... but hey it's a Firbird and thats how they ride. Hehehe ever ride in the back ...feels like your ass is dragging the ground.

[Blue02R6]

First, If you haven't already reinforce the unibody. Get tubular control arms and coil overs, for the front. For the back IRS would be best, although very pricey. A four link would be a good alternative, and get anti-roll bars all around. That part will let you handle the curves.

Next, get the proper spring rates for the coil overs, and the right diameter for the anti-roll bars. That will give you the ride you're looking for.

Sorry I can't be more specific with numbers and such but ride feeling is a personal thing. What is too soft for me is often too hard for everyone else I know. Then again, I like to feel every little bump in the road.