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Old 07-15-2008, 06:32 PM
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Default Recommendations for Best Setup for C6 for Autocross

I originally posted a thread in the C6 Performance sub-forum,
but I also would appreciate some input from you guys here too.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2079094

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Kinda looking for the same info, but for a C6 Z06 too.

Primarily shocks (allowing me to stay in the Super Stock class) and front sway bar.

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Hey craig......

What size tires do you run front and rear ?

PS---you could always run a 18x11 in the front, and a 18x13 in the rear-----315/335

.......and join me in ASP
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Originally Posted by Datawiz
Kinda looking for the same info, but for a C6 Z06 too.

Primarily shocks (allowing me to stay in the Super Stock class) and front sway bar.

TIA
Call Aaron @ Pfadt and he'll hook you up - Tell him you want the same parts that are on my car (inverted sport shocks and street sway bar w/pillowblocks). For the price, there is no better combo (maybe none better regardless of how much $$ you spend). With the C6Z in SS you're stuck with the 19" rear wheels, but you have plenty of width options, 315/30/19, 325/30/19 and 345/30/19, the 325/345 tires are probably better suited for the car in terms of power delivery.
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Originally Posted by Dave OH32
Call Aaron @ Pfadt and he'll hook you up - Tell him you want the same parts that are on my car (inverted sport shocks and street sway bar w/pillowblocks). For the price, there is no better combo (maybe none better regardless of how much $$ you spend). With the C6Z in SS you're stuck with the 19" rear wheels, but you have plenty of width options, 315/30/19, 325/30/19 and 345/30/19, the 325/345 tires are probably better suited for the car in terms of power delivery.
I was considering going with coil overs but I see you're using the new inverted Pfadt shocks. How do you like the inverted shocks as far as adjustability ? Is it important to change the sway bar to complement the shocks, or is it optional ?
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Hey Derek, your PM box is full.
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just emptied send again thanks

time too upgrade my membership!

hey gary i remember ya from when i had my 01 z06 and you and your wife were at the black hills classic!

ya coming this year?

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Originally Posted by dvandentop
just emptied send again thanks

time too upgrade my membership!

hey gary i remember ya from when i had my 01 z06 and you and your wife were at the black hills classic!

ya coming this year?
Hi Derek... yeah, we remember you guys too.

No... not this year... I don't have my C5 anymore......
sold it out from under me 2 weeks ago... went really quick.... 1 day.

And I have just purchased a 2007 Triple Black convertible, but it has to get shipped/exported/imported yet... that'll probably take a couple of weeks yet.

This is why I am asking questions about the "preparation" for a C6.

I'll send you a PM.
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crazy it has been a few years for sure, also still have you business card in my desk too.
how long ago did you sell the z28?
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Originally Posted by LehmanZ06
Hey craig......

What size tires do you run front and rear ?

PS---you could always run a 18x11 in the front, and a 18x13 in the rear-----315/335

.......and join me in ASP
Dave,

I'm not ready to run ASP yet. You know that. Your car is to dialed in for me right now. I'm hoping with some shocks and a sway bar, I can get a little closer.

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