C5 Suspension upgrade
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Racer
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From: Santa Rosa Calif
C5 Suspension upgrade
I have a lowered 99 with stock suspension, I was looking at Hotchkis sway bars and Bilstein shocks. I don't race but like to play hard sometimes. My other thought is 2004 Zo6 shocks and 2004 Zo6 sway bars,GM parts will save me some money,Does anyone know how close these two setups are to each other. I am not changing springs.
Thanks Rob
Thanks Rob
Racer
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From: Lake Forest CA
I disabled the F45 feature on my 99 coupe and installed HD Bilsteins. They really work well. You might try just the shocks and see how you like it. Then add the sway bar if you feel that's not enough.
Melting Slicks
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From: Katy Tx
I have a stock-suspension 97 and just ordered the C6-Z51 bars from Gene Culley (supporting vendor)- I read lots on the forum and gathered the z51-s are the best all-around for a street driven C5. Maybe someone else will confirm this but I think the Bilstein sports are actually a shorter stroke and work better with lowered Vettes - HD's might raise the ride height slightly. Sports are my next mod.
Racer
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From: Lake Forest CA
I have a stock-suspension 97 and just ordered the C6-Z51 bars from Gene Culley (supporting vendor)- I read lots on the forum and gathered the z51-s are the best all-around for a street driven C5. Maybe someone else will confirm this but I think the Bilstein sports are actually a shorter stroke and work better with lowered Vettes - HD's might raise the ride height slightly. Sports are my next mod.
Safety Car
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I have a lowered 99 with stock suspension, I was looking at Hotchkis sway bars and Bilstein shocks. I don't race but like to play hard sometimes. My other thought is 2004 Zo6 shocks and 2004 Zo6 sway bars,GM parts will save me some money,Does anyone know how close these two setups are to each other. I am not changing springs.
Thanks Rob
Thanks Rob
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Racer
Joined: May 2009
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From: Santa Rosa Calif
c5 upgrade
Ive read a lot about rear shocks being to stiff and rear end stepping out on exit , even on small bumps.I don't mind a tight suspension but really don't like one that jars you on every bump .
