I'd like to know as well, also any issues with lowering an F45 car.
f45 delete questions
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Burning Brakes
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f45 delete questions
so im swapping out my F45 for some 03 z06 shocks..
ive found a few links to DIYs for taking the shocks out and replacing them...
but is there a step-by-step on what i have to do with the F45 resistors? which resistors do i buy? where do i cut? i need some detailed instructions
also, when i go for an alignment, do i do regular specs, or z06 specs? the car is a DD, so i dont need any agressive settings.. i dont want uneven wear either.. by the way, i am lowered max on stock bolts/cut bushings
thanks
ive found a few links to DIYs for taking the shocks out and replacing them...
but is there a step-by-step on what i have to do with the F45 resistors? which resistors do i buy? where do i cut? i need some detailed instructions
also, when i go for an alignment, do i do regular specs, or z06 specs? the car is a DD, so i dont need any agressive settings.. i dont want uneven wear either.. by the way, i am lowered max on stock bolts/cut bushings
thanks
Safety Car
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I used Radio Shack 10ohm, 10 watt resistors. Cut the black wire going to the F45 shock leaving enough room to splice in the resistor. Inside the F45 wire there are 2 wires. Connect by soldering or twisty) the resistor to these wires. I then wrapped plastic wrap around the resistor to waterproof then electrical tape around the wrap. Used a zip tie to secure the bundle to the nearest fixed thing, don't remember what it was. Mine have been in over a year with no probs.
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Spend the money and get a dealer or shop with a Tech II to do the F45 delete from the BCM. No resistors to worry about.
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I had a dealer do the delete and it costed a total of 62.50 to get it done. I found a link on this site of very detailed directions of how to do the delete with the Tech II. I printed it out and gave it to them. If you do go this route make sure you on plug your computer in the rear hatch.
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I had a dealer do the delete and it costed a total of 62.50 to get it done. I found a link on this site of very detailed directions of how to do the delete with the Tech II. I printed it out and gave it to them. If you do go this route make sure you un plug your computer in the rear hatch.
If you go this route do NOT plug that module back in or it will reinitialize in your BCM.
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Drifting
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I used the f45 simulators. They are a bit high but are easy to install and will allow you to replace the original f45 if you choose to sell your car.
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette...-190-8572.html
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette...-190-8572.html
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Burning Brakes
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From: Los Angeles CA
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Burning Brakes
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From: Los Angeles CA
I had a dealer do the delete and it costed a total of 62.50 to get it done. I found a link on this site of very detailed directions of how to do the delete with the Tech II. I printed it out and gave it to them. If you do go this route make sure you on plug your computer in the rear hatch.
i am going the 10ohm, 10 watt resistor way..
do i leave the computer in the rear hatch plugged in?
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I used Radio Shack 10ohm, 10 watt resistors. Cut the black wire going to the F45 shock leaving enough room to splice in the resistor. Inside the F45 wire there are 2 wires. Connect by soldering or twisty) the resistor to these wires. I then wrapped plastic wrap around the resistor to waterproof then electrical tape around the wrap. Used a zip tie to secure the bundle to the nearest fixed thing, don't remember what it was. Mine have been in over a year with no probs.
I've done it this way 3 times( my car and 2 friend's cars) and have had NO problems in 3 years. I use wire wound resistors.You do nothing but put the resistors in the circuit - you don't turn anything off, you don't go to the dealer, you don't remove any other parts from the car. If I recall correctly the resistors cos less the $5.FASTEST , CHEAPEST way to go and it works.
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'I'd like to know as well, also any issues with lowering an F45 car. '
The only thing is if you go down over 1/2" or so, according to a Delco guy it's possible that occasionally the F45 'sees' the lower ride height and stiffens up damping when it really doesn't need to. You MAY notice this, or you might not. Certainly can't cause any damage at all and I didn't notice anything when I did mine max on stock etc. I left mine on the stiffest setting all the time anyway so maybe that's why I didn't notice anything. It won't throw any codes or anything and, again, is perfectly fine to do and won't cause any damage or safety issues to lower it as much as you want.
The only thing is if you go down over 1/2" or so, according to a Delco guy it's possible that occasionally the F45 'sees' the lower ride height and stiffens up damping when it really doesn't need to. You MAY notice this, or you might not. Certainly can't cause any damage at all and I didn't notice anything when I did mine max on stock etc. I left mine on the stiffest setting all the time anyway so maybe that's why I didn't notice anything. It won't throw any codes or anything and, again, is perfectly fine to do and won't cause any damage or safety issues to lower it as much as you want.
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Burning Brakes
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ok got the Z06 shocks put in.. resistors installed.. no problems
only thing is my front is sitting about 1/2 inch higher than before. the rear seats about the same as before.
any ideas why??
only thing is my front is sitting about 1/2 inch higher than before. the rear seats about the same as before.
any ideas why??
Burning Brakes
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I used Radio Shack 10ohm, 10 watt resistors. Cut the black wire going to the F45 shock leaving enough room to splice in the resistor. Inside the F45 wire there are 2 wires. Connect by soldering or twisty) the resistor to these wires. I then wrapped plastic wrap around the resistor to waterproof then electrical tape around the wrap. Used a zip tie to secure the bundle to the nearest fixed thing, don't remember what it was. Mine have been in over a year with no probs.
I did this about 6 months ago. Piece of cake. The RS resistors come two in a pack (get 2 packs) for under $5 a pack.
Cut the wire as close to the shock as possible. Unplug the wire from the connector and splice the resistor between the two wires. SOLDER the resistor in place; waterproof it; place it in a piece of water heater hose cut to fit and zip tie the unit in place. Simple as the man said. You're there already, do this and save a bundle.