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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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Quick question!
1. i have the **** on the inside to change my suspension. tour or sport...i get the difference but what does it actually do? what happens when i switch the button? what is it called?? any specific name for this feature(im sure there is)
2.does the vette come with alum block or just heads? and who wants a beer??!?! cause i want one!!

also about car detailing
Detailing my car! thanks!!!!
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Originally Posted by soada101
Quick question!
1. i have the **** on the inside to change my suspension. tour or sport...i get the difference but what does it actually do? what happens when i switch the button? what is it called?? any specific name for this feature(im sure there is)
2.does the vette come with alum block or just heads? and who wants a beer??!?! cause i want one!!

also about car detailing
Detailing my car! thanks!!!!
Question 1
You have the F55 suspension:

From the owner's manual:

TOUR: Use for normal city and highway driving.
This setting provides a smooth, soft ride.
SPORT: Use where road conditions or personal
preference demand more control. This setting provides
more “feel”, or response to the road conditions.
You can select a setting at any time. Based on road
conditions, steering wheel angle and your vehicle speed,
the system automatically adjusts to provide the best
ride and handling. Select a new setting whenever driving
conditions change.

Question 2:

The LS1 in you C5 is an aluminum block

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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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Google "Magnetic Ride", you will probably find sites that refer to the ZR1, as it uses a newer (software update) version of what you are running. I believe you will be surprised to find that not many cars have this, I believe that Ferrari started using it in 2005.
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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I want a beer.
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 02:57 PM
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 03:00 PM
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Mine has three settings? Is mine an older version or something?

Yup all aluminum, or as the euros say aluminium block. Saves on weight.

I'll take a Blue Moon with an orange slice.

-Alex
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 03:00 PM
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I'll take a beer !

As for the suspension, I've upgraded mine to Z06 springs and sways.
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Here's an article on it:

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...003/msrc2.html
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Originally Posted by AlexSmith
Mine has three settings? Is mine an older version or something?

Yup all aluminum, or as the euros say aluminium block. Saves on weight.

I'll take a Blue Moon with an orange slice.

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You have the F45 and yes it is an older system and very different than the F55.
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A more in-depth article on the F55. Even explains the F45.

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...s+the+50th+Car
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