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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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UPS just showed up with my shocks (C6 Z06)! Sways and endlinks (C6 Z06 as well) left San Antonio this morning and will be here tomorrow. BTW, all parts were purchased from Forum members, great transactions.

Install is set for Wednesday/Thursday evening, and I'm going to lower on stock bolts at that time as well. I'm pschyed!!!!!
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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Awesome mods those will make your Vette drive and handle better
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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sounds nice. hope they work out well for you. Im waiting on tranny rebuild and new stall converter
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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I got the same set up. You're gonna luv it Just make sure to get a 4 wheel alignment. Then hit the twisties
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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Your Vette will feel a lot different once the parts are installed.
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 05:09 PM
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Should be interesting to see how your Z06 shocks lower it compared to the bilsteins I have on.
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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I got the same set up. You're gonna luv it Just make sure to get a 4 wheel alignment. Then hit the twisties
A good point you bring up. Should I drive it afterwards for a day to settle then get the alignment or do so immediatley afterwards?
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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Congrats, good luck with the install..
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Originally Posted by MagRedConv
A good point you bring up. Should I drive it afterwards for a day to settle then get the alignment or do so immediatley afterwards?
I did mine immediately. Settling won't effect the alignment
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Originally Posted by MagRedConv
A good point you bring up. Should I drive it afterwards for a day to settle then get the alignment or do so immediatley afterwards?
I'd drive it long enough it settles. The height of the car will affect the camber.

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