99 C5 Coupe suspension options
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Heel & Toe
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From: San Jose CA
99 C5 Coupe suspension options
Just bought a 99 coupe with base suspension.
I would like improve the handling of my vette, but not to the point where the ride will be too harsh or too loud. The coupe is my DD. I'm thinking of going aftermarket instead of using ZO6 equipment (I don't want to go through the hassle of finding the parts, and not being sure what i'm getting).
I don't want to lower the car more than an inch since its pretty low stock. I'm thinking of replacing the front and rear antiroll bars, shocks and maybe springs.
Please give me your suggestions. I'm sure its on here, but I have not been able to find a suspension thread yet.
Thanks
I would like improve the handling of my vette, but not to the point where the ride will be too harsh or too loud. The coupe is my DD. I'm thinking of going aftermarket instead of using ZO6 equipment (I don't want to go through the hassle of finding the parts, and not being sure what i'm getting).
I don't want to lower the car more than an inch since its pretty low stock. I'm thinking of replacing the front and rear antiroll bars, shocks and maybe springs.
Please give me your suggestions. I'm sure its on here, but I have not been able to find a suspension thread yet.
Thanks
Racer
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I really like my Bilstein Sports, but I don't mind a somewhat rough ride... afterall, it is a sports car that sits like 3" off the ground.. if you want something slightly softer.. maybe the Bilstein HD's would be the better route for you.
Next upgrade will be C6Z51 swaybars and some wider wheels (stock Z06 sizes). At that point, I'll decide what I want to do with springs..
Next upgrade will be C6Z51 swaybars and some wider wheels (stock Z06 sizes). At that point, I'll decide what I want to do with springs..
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If yours is to be a daily driver, get C6 Z51 Sways and Knoni FSD shocks as you will get a smooth ride and super handling without harsh setup, I know that his what is on my C6 that started out with a base suspension
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I just got c6 z51 sways and metal end links for my coupe after researching on here. info I got said the c6 z06 bars were to big unless you have wider aftermarket wheels/tires. matter of opinion I'm sure but it swayed 
my decision to the z51's.
talk to gene culley for these bars as the price just came down about $100 for the set.
my decision to the z51's.talk to gene culley for these bars as the price just came down about $100 for the set.
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There's no better deal on the market right now than the C6Z51/Z06 sway bars and end links. The C6Z shocks are a great improvement also. I'm also running this combo and I love it.
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I'll probably go with the Konis for shocks though.
Thank to all for the info.
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This is a good way to go.
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Heel & Toe
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Are the C6 Z06 shocks, springs and sway bars completely compatible with the C5 or do I need to modify anything?
Also, what is the difference between the C6Z06 and C6Z51 shocks? In terms of ride quality and handling? I imagine the Z06 shocks are stiffer?
Also, what is the difference between the C6Z06 and C6Z51 shocks? In terms of ride quality and handling? I imagine the Z06 shocks are stiffer?
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''I don't want to lower the car more than an inch since its pretty low stock.'' ...that's why they call em 4X4's! 
Only an inch? Just lower on the stock bolts!
Or go
Only an inch? Just lower on the stock bolts!
Or go
Just bought a 99 coupe with base suspension.
I would like improve the handling of my vette, but not to the point where the ride will be too harsh or too loud. The coupe is my DD. I'm thinking of going aftermarket instead of using ZO6 equipment (I don't want to go through the hassle of finding the parts, and not being sure what i'm getting).
I don't want to lower the car more than an inch since its pretty low stock. I'm thinking of replacing the front and rear antiroll bars, shocks and maybe springs.
Please give me your suggestions. I'm sure its on here, but I have not been able to find a suspension thread yet.
Thanks
I would like improve the handling of my vette, but not to the point where the ride will be too harsh or too loud. The coupe is my DD. I'm thinking of going aftermarket instead of using ZO6 equipment (I don't want to go through the hassle of finding the parts, and not being sure what i'm getting).
I don't want to lower the car more than an inch since its pretty low stock. I'm thinking of replacing the front and rear antiroll bars, shocks and maybe springs.
Please give me your suggestions. I'm sure its on here, but I have not been able to find a suspension thread yet.
Thanks