Steering Damper 85 Camaro

Chuck Porter · 06-05-2008, 02:39 PM

On our 85 Camaro Stocker we have a steering damper that is NOT a Quay or other purpose built part. It appears to be from another application. I was told it may be for a VW Scirocco or ?? Can anybody shed some light on what I can use. I am short of time and can't get a "made to order" on time and was hoping to source a part locally that would work.
Last weekend I noticed oil leaking from the existing damper. I believe as a result I experienced a severe wheel shimmy after the launch when the wheels touched down. Once was enough!
Any information or advice would be apreciated.
Chuck

SSDiv6 · 06-05-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck Porter

On our 85 Camaro Stocker we have a steering damper that is NOT a Quay or other purpose built part. It appears to be from another application. I was told it may be for a VW Scirocco or ?? Can anybody shed some light on what I can use. I am short of time and can't get a "made to order" on time and was hoping to source a part locally that would work.
Last weekend I noticed oil leaking from the existing damper. I believe as a result I experienced a severe wheel shimmy after the launch when the wheels touched down. Once was enough!
Any information or advice would be apreciated.
Chuck

It can be from a VW Scirocco or a late model, 1970's VW Bug. remove the old one and find a VW specialty shop and match it.

Doug Domm · 06-05-2008, 05:41 PM

Chuck you better rethink those big wheel stands. Tie that front end down. That'll fix er.

Bench Racer · 06-05-2008, 09:57 PM

I have saw some cars use ones that were the same as a 70's VW beetle. These are cheap and easy to find. Don Jackson

Chuck Porter · 06-08-2008, 09:55 AM

I was able to source a damper from a VW as you guys said. I believe the application said something along the lines of 1960-72 VW Beetle. I made a very minor modification and it bolted right on. I ran the car yesterday and everything worked fine.
Thanks to all of you for your input.
Chuck

Doug Domm · 06-08-2008, 11:23 AM

From a safety point of view I'm happy to hear you found the cure Chuck. But on the other hand with those huge wheelstands I think you are having WAAAYYYYYY!!!! too much fun. Doug

06-05-2008, 02:39 PM	#1
Chuck Porter Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 104 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Steering Damper 85 Camaro On our 85 Camaro Stocker we have a steering damper that is NOT a Quay or other purpose built part. It appears to be from another application. I was told it may be for a VW Scirocco or ?? Can anybody shed some light on what I can use. I am short of time and can't get a "made to order" on time and was hoping to source a part locally that would work. Last weekend I noticed oil leaking from the existing damper. I believe as a result I experienced a severe wheel shimmy after the launch when the wheels touched down. Once was enough! Any information or advice would be apreciated. Chuck

06-05-2008, 05:41 PM	#3
Doug Domm Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: canada Posts: 251 Likes: 29 Liked 84 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Steering Damper 85 Camaro Chuck you better rethink those big wheel stands. Tie that front end down. That'll fix er.

06-05-2008, 09:57 PM	#4
Bench Racer Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Green Creek (Tryon) North Carolina Posts: 331 Likes: 69 Liked 99 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Steering Damper 85 Camaro I have saw some cars use ones that were the same as a 70's VW beetle. These are cheap and easy to find. Don Jackson

06-08-2008, 09:55 AM	#5
Chuck Porter Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 104 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steering Damper 85 Camaro I was able to source a damper from a VW as you guys said. I believe the application said something along the lines of 1960-72 VW Beetle. I made a very minor modification and it bolted right on. I ran the car yesterday and everything worked fine. Thanks to all of you for your input. Chuck

06-08-2008, 11:23 AM	#6
Doug Domm Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: canada Posts: 251 Likes: 29 Liked 84 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Steering Damper 85 Camaro From a safety point of view I'm happy to hear you found the cure Chuck. But on the other hand with those huge wheelstands I think you are having WAAAYYYYYY!!!! too much fun. Doug