[Z06] Suspension time
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Racer
Joined: May 2008
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From: Rehoboth Massachusetts
Suspension time
Just bought a lowering bolt kit and a set of Bilstein Sport strut/shocks last night from Zip corvette. 
I was almost going to buy a set of PFADT coilovers, but I don't track the car and figured it would be over-kill.
For a price of around $375.00 it's an awesome deal, I really didn't want to lower the car on stock shocks. Can't wait to get the stuff in, I'll make sure to take pictures when it's installed.
I was almost going to buy a set of PFADT coilovers, but I don't track the car and figured it would be over-kill. For a price of around $375.00 it's an awesome deal, I really didn't want to lower the car on stock shocks. Can't wait to get the stuff in, I'll make sure to take pictures when it's installed.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Sandy Ego Ca.
Just bought a lowering bolt kit and a set of Bilstein Sport strut/shocks last night from Zip corvette. I was almost going to buy a set of PFADT coilovers, but I don't track the car and figured it would be over-kill.
For a price of around $375.00 it's an awesome deal, I really didn't want to lower the car on stock shocks. Can't wait to get the stuff in, I'll make sure to take pictures when it's installed.
I was almost going to buy a set of PFADT coilovers, but I don't track the car and figured it would be over-kill. For a price of around $375.00 it's an awesome deal, I really didn't want to lower the car on stock shocks. Can't wait to get the stuff in, I'll make sure to take pictures when it's installed.
Im saving up for a set of PFADT's.... IRS is just a better system..
Like to hear what you think about your set up after your done
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2004
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send those bilsteins to get revalved by DRM ( doug rippie motorsports )...heard nothin but excellent things about the shock tunning they do on those sets..do a search on these forums, something you may really want to consider.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Northern Virginia
They're on sale right now @ ECS
http://www.eastcoastsupercharging.co...coilovers.html
independent rear end > baby jesus
http://www.eastcoastsupercharging.co...coilovers.html
independent rear end > baby jesus
Drifting
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From: Kaukauna WI
Burning Brakes
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Since you completely remove the stock springs you have REAL 4 wheel independent suspension !
Drifting
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From: Kaukauna WI
You will LOVE them ! They are height adjustible so you can set the height on each wheel eaxtly where you want them and they have 16 damper adjustments to get the ride just right for your use. And if you are really **** you can corner balnce the car with them and the right suspension shop to help with the scales !!!
Since you completely remove the stock springs you have REAL 4 wheel independent suspension !
Since you completely remove the stock springs you have REAL 4 wheel independent suspension !
I can't WAIT to get the beast out of storage and get the Pfadt's on. Hopefully spring comes early this year!
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Atlanta GA
I have had Pfadt coil overs on two C5 Z06's and it is the best money I have spent on mods.
Perfect ride height and stiffness to suit the track or street and NO MORE MID CORNER hopping from the rear end!
Perfect ride height and stiffness to suit the track or street and NO MORE MID CORNER hopping from the rear end!
Burning Brakes
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From: Huntington Beach California
Burning Brakes
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I've been working with a shop recommended by Pfadt and they have told me the exact same things (their mechanics race their vettes on tracks, so they have real-world experience to back up their comments). I'm going to have them do the install...I considered doing it myself, but when they talked about the corner balancing, all the adjustments, alignment and that they typically spend a total of 6 hours installing and setting up the Pfadt system, I think i'll leave it to the pro's. I can't WAIT to get the beast out of storage and get the Pfadt's on. Hopefully spring comes early this year!
I can't WAIT to get the beast out of storage and get the Pfadt's on. Hopefully spring comes early this year!In stead, after you have it set to the height you want make sure your sway bars are neutral and have the car professionally aligned - all 4 wheels, this you will feel on the street + save tire wear !
