Newby Questions (FLAME SUIT ON)

[bronko69er]

I have a 95 beretta base with a 3100 and would like to improve its handling. I've ditched the crappy 14's for some 205/55/16's which helped a lot. I have a set of kyb front struts on the shelf waiting for me to get some springs.
So my questions are:
Other than buying a set of eibach (or other brand) are there doner cars that I should look for springs in? Same question about swap bars. I only have the stock one in the front and none in the rear. Any good donors?
What year/model of berettas will have part that will fit on my 95?
OR do I just need to save up for the aftermaket new stuff?

Thanks fo the help.

[Jeff P]

I don't think there are many options as far as production suspension swaps because your '95 has longer rear springs and a different axle than the earlier cars.  Some people have taken the solid external rear swaybar from an '88 GT with the Z51 option and notched their rear axle at the suspension mounts to accept it.  This will give you a definite improvement in handling.  I would imagine the front swaybar from a Z26 is beefier than that of your Base.  You can also pull a strut tower brace from a Cavalier convertible ('92 or so?  GM PN 22576687), and a lower frame brace from a GTZ (GM PN 22555480) to stiffen things up more.  You're off to a good start Welcome!

[wicked-irocz]

Jeff, I think the lower brace hits the trany.  The 95/96 beretta Z26s should ? have a rear internal sway bar you could grab also.

[Jeff P]

Good to know  I always forget about that monster 4-speed.