which is typically more sought after? z51 suspension or the selective ride control?
03-22-2009, 11:22 PM
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which is typically more sought after? z51 suspension or the selective ride control?
looking for a cherry c5 lodaded up...found one that was everything I want but it was FE1 base suspension.
would have perferred it to have had z51 or selective ride control...just curious between the two which do most people want?
would have perferred it to have had z51 or selective ride control...just curious between the two which do most people want?
03-22-2009, 11:50 PM
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I would go for the Z51. I have the F45 adjustable suspension, and if you like the different settings, it's nice...but I always leave mine in the firmest mode. Plus shocks are expensive to replace.
03-23-2009, 09:08 AM
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I think most "more performance" oriented drivers will search for the Z51. I have the F45 and love it except for the price of repair. When the time comes to replace shocks I will just go with aftermarket shocks or such. For $800 for a single shock you can get two sets of fully adjustable coilovers for the car. Thanks GM.
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03-23-2009, 09:15 AM
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I have a spare Z51 suspension. Shocks, sways with end links and springs. Came off my 03. Had it on not quite a year or 10,000 miles if that.
I am open too reasonable offers for the whole package. PM me if interested.
I am open too reasonable offers for the whole package. PM me if interested.
03-23-2009, 11:00 AM
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My preference would be the Z51 suspension. 
03-23-2009, 12:16 PM
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03-23-2009, 12:32 PM
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03-23-2009, 06:14 PM
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should the car I found not having but just base suspension keep me from buying?
it has everything else..it's a 04 triple black 6sp loaded except base suspension...under 10k miles.
it has everything else..it's a 04 triple black 6sp loaded except base suspension...under 10k miles.
03-23-2009, 06:24 PM
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Absolutely not! Those goodies can be added and the price of GM or aftermarket suspension parts are fairly reasonable.
03-23-2009, 06:29 PM
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not one for adding things really just perfer to have it the way it came.
I know it's a late model but I guess I've delt with older vettes so much NCRS has messed with me! lol
I know it's a late model but I guess I've delt with older vettes so much NCRS has messed with me! lol
03-23-2009, 06:45 PM
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I have a cherry 2002 millineum yellow six speed convertible in the C5's for sale section.
It has all the goodies including the F45 suspension, HUD, 12 CD player and all the rest.
Check out my ad. I have many more photos that were just recently shot by a professional auto inspector (AAG)
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It has all the goodies including the F45 suspension, HUD, 12 CD player and all the rest.
Check out my ad. I have many more photos that were just recently shot by a professional auto inspector (AAG)
Sanford in Saraland, Alabama
03-23-2009, 08:21 PM
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The base suspension would not stop me from buying a car that I otherwise liked. Between the Z51 and F55 which was offered in 03 and 04, the F55 is the more refined suspension.
It it very different technology than the F45.
Both the F55 and Z51 are very nice choices, but the base is no slouch either.
It it very different technology than the F45.
Both the F55 and Z51 are very nice choices, but the base is no slouch either.
03-23-2009, 08:30 PM
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Both suspensions are expensive to replace. The F55 continued into the C6 and even the C6 ZR1. I have F45 and its basically justs becomes a PITA to get the shocks switched out because of the expense and/or the removal technoques. If it were F55 I'd say OK. If its F45 I'd say Z51
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Both suspensions are expensive to replace. The F55 continued into the C6 and even the C6 ZR1. I have F45 and its basically justs becomes a PITA to get the shocks switched out because of the expense and/or the removal technoques. If it were F55 I'd say OK. If its F45 I'd say Z51