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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 01:24 AM
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So I love my Z. I've got all the bolt ons and a tune...so whats next?

I'd like not to crack the block, so I am looking at suspension mods and handling.....or should I just save the cash and head for a C6Z.

Basically I am torn. I drive it 80% of the year and love it but I need more
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 01:27 AM
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You can spend thousands of $'s and go FI with a turbo or S/C kit, or take that $$$ and put it down on a C6Z. I would go with the latter...
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 12:21 PM
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I would certainly lean towards the suspension mod's. i am in a similiar situation for my Z which is a summer only driver. Have all the bolt on's and just dont know what to do next. im thinking wheels but i personally love the Chrome stocker's and cant justify at least 2k on nice wheels. The answer? i started modifying my Jeep SRT8 underneath and OMG what a difference! The jeep is a little different as obviously its a pig..but still a monster that can handle nicely. But the point is how much suspension can really improve the "love to drive" factor. For my Z im leaning towards some Pfdat's over the winter or for spring. Still doing my research but as i said, the improvement on my Jeep was awesome SOTP so im expecting the same on the Z. Good luck
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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I will sound a bit crazy on this, but how about spend some money on you. After all the Car is anly as good as the one behind the wheel. you will make the best out of spending some time and money on a good Competitive Driving School. Not only will it improve your time on the track if you do any, but it will also improve your driving everyday. Just think on it. All the mods in the world to the car will never out do the training behind the wheel.
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