select ride..must have?
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select ride..must have?
How do you guys feel about the F45 option it's a 2001 vert I'm looking at and it doesn't have it. Is it a must have? I don't know if I'll ever lower the car I know it comes into play if you plan on doing that mod...thanks
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I much prefer a Z51 car. Great blend of stiffness, handling and ride. The car I drove with the F45 didn't seem to ride as well as the Z51 cars, plus the F45 shocks are expensive to repair or replace.
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I have a coupe and not a vert, but I agree that the Z51's ride is great. I had a 3000 GT VR-4 that seemed to be way too stiff, but I really love the balance of stiffness and ride comfort that the Z51 has.
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Originally Posted by Ron C!
I much prefer a Z51 car. Great blend of stiffness, handling and ride. The car I drove with the F45 didn't seem to ride as well as the Z51 cars, plus the F45 shocks are expensive to repair or replace.
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I have F45 on my 2001 coupe (bought 2 months ago). In normal driving, I can't tell the difference between the settings. I haven't done a comparative test over the same bumps though, maybe someday.
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Originally Posted by army2000
The F45 suspension is one of those gadgets that's cool when it works. Just wait until it's time to replace the shocks. Hope you have a spare kidney to donate.
I avoided the Ride Selection when I was looking for my C5 for that sole reason.Plus, I'm a guy, I don't need a cushy ride
jk jkZ51 is great for daily driving; nice and firm but not too punishing.
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Originally Posted by army2000
The F45 suspension is one of those gadgets that's cool when it works. Just wait until it's time to replace the shocks. Hope you have a spare kidney to donate.
Ouch, sounds painful
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Originally Posted by Bk93
How do you guys feel about the F45 option it's a 2001 vert I'm looking at and it doesn't have it. Is it a must have? I don't know if I'll ever lower the car I know it comes into play if you plan on doing that mod...thanks
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Originally Posted by Dirty Howie
I would get it and then upgrade suspension to your liking
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Truth is after you buy it you may never want to upgrade it depending on how you drive. Car rides and handles great no matter what. It's a vette!
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To me it is not a must have. Army2000 hit it right on - expensive to repair should something go wrong.
