Hardbar Coilovers
10-11-2007, 10:06 PM
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Hardbar Coilovers
If you’re thinking about a coilover setup for your C5 or C6 you really need to look at Gary’s Penske setup. It’s not cheap but the good stuff never is. What it is, is head and shoulders above the alternatives. I opted for the triple adjustable Penskes and combined with Gary’s two stage spring package the difference in how the car handles is day and night. My car is a 2006 Z06 with CCW Corsair Wheels, Hoosier R6 tires and a Baer 6 piston Extreme S brake package (have to thank Mark Stein at MSI for the brakes and his help in sorting everything out). So far I only have three 20 minute run sessions at Thunderhill on the new setup and my Hoosiers (with 26 heat cycles) corded at the end of the third run. Even so, I was able to shave about 1.5 seconds off my previous best lap time for a 2:02 and that was with my 235 lb nephew in the passenger seat.
The combination of the “softer” helper springs and a relatively soft setting on the high speed compression “eliminated” the rough pavement on the outside entrance to turn 9 that previously upset the suspension and reduced the amount of speed I could carry into the corner. Overall, the car felt much more stable and planted – the 2:02 lap felt slower than a previous 2:03 or 2:04. With a little more tuning and a fresh set of Hoosiers I’m looking for a 1:59 lap. Thanks, Gary!
The combination of the “softer” helper springs and a relatively soft setting on the high speed compression “eliminated” the rough pavement on the outside entrance to turn 9 that previously upset the suspension and reduced the amount of speed I could carry into the corner. Overall, the car felt much more stable and planted – the 2:02 lap felt slower than a previous 2:03 or 2:04. With a little more tuning and a fresh set of Hoosiers I’m looking for a 1:59 lap. Thanks, Gary!
10-12-2007, 02:04 AM
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Burning Brakes
Is that lap time with bypass or over the top? I run an 03Z with Nitto NT-01's, race pads and that's about it for mods and I ran 2:04's w/bypass. So honestly, with all the advances of the C6Z and your mods, I'd expect more out of it. I'm considering the Pfadt coilover system. A local bud just installed it and the bars so I'm waiting to hear how he does.
Are you going to TH on 10/26? Lots of Vettes are going - er, I think it's Vettes only. Maybe we could swap ride alongs. If you're a Bay Area Cali resident, please post this on the N Cal board - I think you'd get some lively discussion.
Phil
Are you going to TH on 10/26? Lots of Vettes are going - er, I think it's Vettes only. Maybe we could swap ride alongs. If you're a Bay Area Cali resident, please post this on the N Cal board - I think you'd get some lively discussion.
Phil
10-12-2007, 04:28 PM
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Melting Slicks
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I had a weak moment and ordered a set for my car after reading Davids eperience.
but winter is here and i have to wait for spring to test them out.
seems like a solid product, and i hope Gary set me up properly, as i intend to test them out at the ring next year.
Rune
but winter is here and i have to wait for spring to test them out.
seems like a solid product, and i hope Gary set me up properly, as i intend to test them out at the ring next year.
Rune
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10-16-2007, 08:25 AM
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If she decides on that, (COOL!) she needs to give us plenty of time. They are made to order, so we need a couple of weeks. Can you imagine spending Christmas morning reading the Penske manual and dyno charts? She will think you are nuts!