Shocking ideas
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Shocking ideas
Kill me later for the name of this thread, but need some input.
I want a shock to stiffen up my Vette. Any idea on what brand to get.
What I'm looking for is to make my vette more solid. I don't mind the bumps so don't worry.
I got the FX3 Bilstiens shocks on right now.
I want a shock to stiffen up my Vette. Any idea on what brand to get.
What I'm looking for is to make my vette more solid. I don't mind the bumps so don't worry.
I got the FX3 Bilstiens shocks on right now.
Last edited by Blame; Aug 1, 2010 at 10:02 PM.
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I know folks have used both in the C5/6.
Koni FSD-
QA1- comes with single adjustable (18 points) and dual adjustable -24 settings of damper and compression
http://qa1.thomasnet.com/item/chevro...=prod&filter=0
Koni FSD-
QA1- comes with single adjustable (18 points) and dual adjustable -24 settings of damper and compression
http://qa1.thomasnet.com/item/chevro...=prod&filter=0
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I know folks have used both in the C5/6.
Koni FSD-
QA1- comes with single adjustable (18 points) and dual adjustable -24 settings of damper and compression
http://qa1.thomasnet.com/item/chevro...=prod&filter=0
Koni FSD-
QA1- comes with single adjustable (18 points) and dual adjustable -24 settings of damper and compression
http://qa1.thomasnet.com/item/chevro...=prod&filter=0
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I have QA1 adjustable coilovers and its great to be able to adjust at any given time. I took 2 clicks off for a Vegas drive and the Vette had a great tour suspension.
Now, its back to "normal"
If QA1 shocks are not what you are looking for then, Bilsteins HD.
Now, its back to "normal"
If QA1 shocks are not what you are looking for then, Bilsteins HD.
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Many people here think the z51 is very stiff, and it is compared to a commuter car, but you really need to look to a true after market high performance shock, spring, and sway bar to step it up. You'll get the most control with a coil over system.
I would stay away from anything that is not changing everything you have in your suspension system, or you won't be happy.
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Many people here think the z51 is very stiff, and it is compared to a commuter car, but you really need to look to a true after market high performance shock, spring, and sway bar to step it up. You'll get the most control with a coil over system.
I would stay away from anything that is not changing everything you have in your suspension system, or you won't be happy.
Thank you all that was the item I was looking for. I can't wait to put my evil grin on when I test them out for the first time.
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