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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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hey does any one know how to determine which suspensions is f45, f55 or z51 on a vet have?
because i have a 98 vet coupe. and i don't know which one i have and i want to know before i lower it.
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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Should be listed on the RPO list that in on the underside of the console lid or in the glovebox.

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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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i know about the list stickers that be in cars. but the person before must took it out i see the print it left behind.
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 01:10 PM
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Your 98 might have the codes listed under the drivers rear storge compartment cover. Or passaggers side, its been a while since I had a '98.

F45 Chassis, Selective Real Time Damping
F55 Continuously Variable Electronic Real Time Damping Suspension, 03-04
FE1 Base Suspension
FE3 Suspension System, Sport (part of Z51)
FE4 Suspension System, Z06
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thanks alot ran, for the numbers but mines not back the either
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by shihiran
hey does any one know how to determine which suspensions is f45, f55 or z51 on a vet have?
because i have a 98 vet coupe. and i don't know which one i have and i want to know before i lower it.
if you have a selector **** on the center console with TOUR SPORT PERFORMANCE you have f45
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 02:22 AM
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As someone else posted, if you have a switch for ride selection on your console, you have the F45. If not, you could still have one of two suspensions. Look under the front at the crossmember and see if there is a power steering fluid cooler. If so, you have the firmer Z51. If not, then you have the base suspension.
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