[Z06] 02'suspension changes
Race Director
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Re: 02'suspension changes (davidmax)
The only announced functional change that I recall is retuning of the rear shocks, which
improves handling and reduces the "freeway hop" evident on the '01. They also supposedly
improve initial launch characteristics.
Duke
improves handling and reduces the "freeway hop" evident on the '01. They also supposedly
improve initial launch characteristics.
Duke
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Sacramento CA
Re: 02'suspension changes (davidmax)
David,
I know they changed more than shocks. I believe almost all has been re-done.
Stabilizer bars are now alloy. Don't have specifics. Sorry.
2k :hat
I know they changed more than shocks. I believe almost all has been re-done.
Stabilizer bars are now alloy. Don't have specifics. Sorry.
2k :hat
Racer
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 403
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From: Huntington Beach,California
Re: 02'suspension changes (davidmax)
Coupe/Convertible
Electron Blue Metallic replaces Navy Blue Metallic.
AM/FM stereo with CD player becomes standard in 2002.
Floor mats become standard in 2002.
Aluminum automatic transmission cooler (formerly stainless-steel).
Z06
405-horsepower LS6 V8 engine.
Additional LS6 engine enhancements: revised valves, camshaft, MAF sensor and air cleaner. Pup converters are deleted.
Electron Blue Metallic replaces Speedway White.
New Z06 405-hp fender badges.
Head-Up Display (HUD) becomes standard in 2002.
Floor mats become standard in 2002.
Revised rear suspension tuning.
Lighter, cast-spun aluminum wheels.
New high performance front brake pads.
Improved clutch
Electron Blue Metallic replaces Navy Blue Metallic.
AM/FM stereo with CD player becomes standard in 2002.
Floor mats become standard in 2002.
Aluminum automatic transmission cooler (formerly stainless-steel).
Z06
405-horsepower LS6 V8 engine.
Additional LS6 engine enhancements: revised valves, camshaft, MAF sensor and air cleaner. Pup converters are deleted.
Electron Blue Metallic replaces Speedway White.
New Z06 405-hp fender badges.
Head-Up Display (HUD) becomes standard in 2002.
Floor mats become standard in 2002.
Revised rear suspension tuning.
Lighter, cast-spun aluminum wheels.
New high performance front brake pads.
Improved clutch
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 1999
Posts: 2,914
Likes: 4
From: Westford MA
Re: 02'suspension changes (kendawg)
I may be mistaken, but I think the stabilizer bar links are alloy. The bars themselves are still steel. Nevermind...I'm not mistaken...i just checked mine. They are definitely still steel. As far as I know the only change is in the rear shock valving.
Scott
Scott
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: South Florida
Re: 02'suspension changes (2k Cobra)
This has been discussed in depth on the other forum after I had a chance to drive FUBU's EB '02 Z06.
The only chages for '02 are the new rear shocks and Aluminum front and rear stabilizer bar links and that's it. the links are for weight saving purposes and offers no performance increase.
I was so impress with the ride over my '01 that I have ordered the '02 rear shocks. details later.
Don
The only chages for '02 are the new rear shocks and Aluminum front and rear stabilizer bar links and that's it. the links are for weight saving purposes and offers no performance increase.
I was so impress with the ride over my '01 that I have ordered the '02 rear shocks. details later.
Don
David,
I know they changed more than shocks. I believe almost all has been re-done.
Stabilizer bars are now alloy. Don't have specifics. Sorry.
2k :hat
I know they changed more than shocks. I believe almost all has been re-done.
Stabilizer bars are now alloy. Don't have specifics. Sorry.
2k :hat
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