Ok, Help me help a friend with a shock question,,,,,
05-06-2008, 01:03 AM
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Ok, Help me help a friend with a shock question,,,,,
I searched and searched and couldn't find what I needed, so I'm here asking what is the difference between 2002 Convertible OEM FE3 Z51 rear shocks and a friends 2004 Coupe OEM FE1 Base Suspension rear shocks?
What I'm hoping for is that my FE3 shocks may be valved stiffer than the FE1 shock. I'm looking for factual info, not a hunch (I can do that
)
What I'm hoping for is that my FE3 shocks may be valved stiffer than the FE1 shock. I'm looking for factual info, not a hunch (I can do that
)
05-08-2008, 09:10 AM
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Hope this helps.
The FE1 is the base suspension package, while the FE3 is the sport suspension package.
Excerpt from wikipedia.
"Suspension choices for the base model C5 were limited to the standard suspension (RPO FE1), with options for either the autocross-inspired FE3 Sport Suspension (included with the Z51 Performance & Handling Package and standard on the 1999-2000 FRC); or the F45 Selective Ride Control Suspension, which permitted "on-the-fly" driver selection of different ride characteristics (sport or touring). Late in the production run (starting with the 2003 model year), the F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control Suspension replaced the F45 as the third suspension choice. The racing-inspired FE4 suspension used for the Z06 is stiffer again than any offered on the base model C5, and is unique to that model with no optional suspensions offered."
The FE1 is the base suspension package, while the FE3 is the sport suspension package.
Excerpt from wikipedia.
"Suspension choices for the base model C5 were limited to the standard suspension (RPO FE1), with options for either the autocross-inspired FE3 Sport Suspension (included with the Z51 Performance & Handling Package and standard on the 1999-2000 FRC); or the F45 Selective Ride Control Suspension, which permitted "on-the-fly" driver selection of different ride characteristics (sport or touring). Late in the production run (starting with the 2003 model year), the F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control Suspension replaced the F45 as the third suspension choice. The racing-inspired FE4 suspension used for the Z06 is stiffer again than any offered on the base model C5, and is unique to that model with no optional suspensions offered."