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Apr 3, 2006 | 09:22 AM

TheBigDog

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Sway bar upgrade

Guys I installed my Z06 sway bars last week end and really like the way it corners.....but there is one thing I dont like and that they way it seems to float in corners. Could that be due to the shocks? I have the stock suspension with the exception of the sway bars. The floating sensation has always been there.

I apreciate the responses

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Apr 3, 2006 | 10:27 AM

Sully C5

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SHOCKS! The stabilizer bars help body roll, but you also need resitance going down & going back up. Try these... http://c5.techbottle.com/pics/qa1.jpg
When I bought mine, the 576-point wasn't available.

Eventually I will upgrade from my current QA1 12-point.

However, if you are just looking for better 'street' performance, at least upgrade to Z06 shocks or Bilstein Sports.

BTW here are the specs for various Stabilizer Bars, including what you installed:
Base Suspension: 23mm-front / 19.1mm-rear
Z51 (97-99): 25.4mm-front / 21.7mm-rear
Z51 (00-04): 28.6mm-front / 23.6mm-rear
Z06: 30.0mm-front / 23.6mm-rear
Hotchkis: 31.75mm-front / 25.4mm-rear
T1 (GM): 38.4mm-front / 27.5mm-rear

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Apr 3, 2006 | 10:52 AM

GOZ2FST

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I did Z06 shocks and sways at the same time. Sure corners different.

Apr 3, 2006 | 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Sully C5

Are the QA1's better than the Z06 and/or Bilstein's? I've been thinking more and more of tracking my car lately and these are the things I will need to look into for sure.. sway bars and shocks!

Your thoughts!!

Thanks in advance

Apr 3, 2006 | 11:40 AM

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Apr 3, 2006 | 02:28 PM

Sully C5

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Originally Posted by BAMF AE

The advantage is the adjustability. Any 'set point' shock is going to be a compromise. With my QA1's, I can set it for a very soft ride on the street & very firm for the track. Best of Both Worlds.

QA1's are not the only adjustable shock, there are other good manufacturers. Also, adjustable shocks are most costly; however, IMHO (considering what we pay for our Vettes) it is one of the best options to maximize both comfort & performance. I have had both Z51 shocks & Bilstein shocks, neither of which were good at the track, nor did they provide as smooth a ride on the street as the QA1's.

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