I'm pretty new to the forums so if this should get moved to the Suspension section, I apologize but I figured I'd ask you fellas first.
I'm in the process of mapping out how exactly I'm going to convert a '69 Chevelle prostreet to a protouring machine...on a pretty tight budget.

I like AirRide's Street Challenge Kits: they look like they are relatively all inclusive, as well as offers a lot of options for fine tuning, ride quality seems great, vast improvement to handling over whats on the vehicle now. What's not so hot: shelling out almost half my budget for this kit.

So are any of you running this kit? Is it worth the $6500? Being that hindsight is 20/20 would you do it differently?

For those of you with something different, what is your setup? What can I do to get the the same effect as the AirRide, without the cost?

The Air Ride stuff is really good. If you go that way, you will like it. It's an air system, so the threat of potential leaks still exist. If you do a proper install, you shouldn't have any leaks, and you will be able to both fine-tune the stiffness at each corner from the driver's seat and lay the car low when parked. All good stuff! Also, Air Ride's excellent customer service must be mentioned- they are great folks to work with who will work with you to ensure you're a happy customer. Not enough companies can make that claim.

A lot of us have opted for SC&C components, which don't offer the tuning from the driver's seat or the ability to drop the car when parked, but cannot leak either. Again- awesome support from both SC&C and ATS (who makes the spindle) are big factors.

Luckily, you've got some good choices that have been on other cars for awhile now, and have been proven reliable and effective. It depends what you want, but know that no matter which way you go, you'll be pleased with the results. Only a few years ago, none of these options were readily available and now they are well-refined and proven.

Check out this months Chevy Highperformance magazine Jan.,08. They used the BMR kit that addressed suspension and braking for less than your going to spend on the AirRide kit. You won't get the adjustability but it will be worlds ahead of stock. It utilized the ATS spindles which have provisions for C5 Corvette brakes.

The article is the first I have heard of complete kits from BMR. There are people on this site that highly recommend Savitske Classic & Custom. Thier packages are similiar to the BMR kits.

http://www.scandc.com/suspensions.htm#streetcompafx

Ditto the SC&C comments :thumbsup:

I'm still not sold on air-springs for a performance application (not a fan of progressive rates), although they do make tuning incredibly easy.

Can the AirRide Shockwaves and Lower Control Arms be used with the SC&C Upper Control Arms and ATS Spindles??

Is there any advantage with using coilovers with the SC&C setup? Also, did anyone else have to flip the swaybar?

I don't have coil overs, and I flipped my swaybar.

I'm the one who suggested others try it, too! >LOL

Can the AirRide Shockwaves and Lower Control Arms be used with the SC&C Upper Control Arms and ATS Spindles??

Yes mine are waiting to be installed