Making the c5 handle better
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Making the c5 handle better
Anyone tried the Hotchkis stabiliser bar kit (front and back) for the
C5? Any improvement in handling. Is it worth it?
Also, I spotted a 'bump steer kit' on the west coast corvettes site. Has anyone tried this and does it stop the tendency to get thrown off line if you hit bumps going around a corner? It also mentions that there is some noise associated with which I do nor understand.
I was also wondering which set of shock absorbers improve handling significantly without making the ride any different to stock?
Any feed back is welcome. Thanks.
C5? Any improvement in handling. Is it worth it?
Also, I spotted a 'bump steer kit' on the west coast corvettes site. Has anyone tried this and does it stop the tendency to get thrown off line if you hit bumps going around a corner? It also mentions that there is some noise associated with which I do nor understand.
I was also wondering which set of shock absorbers improve handling significantly without making the ride any different to stock?
Any feed back is welcome. Thanks.
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You'll get a lot of different opinions on this topic. I upgraded to Z06 sway bars, Bilstein sport shocks and lowered. I then had a 4 wheel alignment and have been very happy with the results. 
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I did the exact same thing. It was affordable and the difference was like NIGHT and DAY. Highly recommend it.Also, don't forget your selection of tire also has a large part to play in handling. radials > runflats
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Also, I spotted a 'bump steer kit' on the west coast corvettes site. Has anyone tried this and does it stop the tendency to get thrown off line if you hit bumps going around a corner? It also mentions that there is some noise associated with which I do nor understand.
The reason for the "noise" disclaimer is because the kit is solid and there is no real cushion in it, the original tie rod ends would isolate some of that noise. IMHO I prefer a more solid feel, and the noise is minimal.
Here they are on the Forum Store.
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I put the Hotchkis bars on my 98 back in 2002 and never looked back they are kind of pricey but worth every penny to me.
The Z06 bars are good but have a somewhat lower roll rate being smaller in dia.
Actually they fall right between the Z06 bars and the T1's and I have never had any noise from them.
The Z06 bars are good but have a somewhat lower roll rate being smaller in dia.
Actually they fall right between the Z06 bars and the T1's and I have never had any noise from them.
