New Sways Installed
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Drifting
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New Sways Installed
I bought a set of C6Z51 sways and poly bushing from GMPartsHouse. A great price and great service, by the way.
Had them installed today on my 04 Commemorative (25k miles) and I'm happy with the results.
Steering feel is improved, flatter cornering, less floaty feel when slightly off center.
The difference is not "night and day", that's not what a wanted, but certainly more precise with a noticably better feel.
I'm not replacing the shocks at this time as I think the standard shock is good for around town rebound damping.
Had them installed today on my 04 Commemorative (25k miles) and I'm happy with the results.
Steering feel is improved, flatter cornering, less floaty feel when slightly off center.
The difference is not "night and day", that's not what a wanted, but certainly more precise with a noticably better feel.
I'm not replacing the shocks at this time as I think the standard shock is good for around town rebound damping.
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I have the C6 Z51 sways with metal end links. The pieces came with the car NIB and I had them installed almost immediately upon purchase. I didn't really have enough serious cornering time in the car prior to the swap to comment on the difference.
Can anyone who has this set-up comment on what you're using for shocks? I was thinking of getting a set of GM C5 or C6 Z06 shocks. Suggestions?
Can anyone who has this set-up comment on what you're using for shocks? I was thinking of getting a set of GM C5 or C6 Z06 shocks. Suggestions?
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Congrats on doing a very good mod. Some day in the future I'll probably do the exact same change to my car.
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I bought a set of C6Z51 sways and poly bushing from GMPartsHouse. A great price and great service, by the way.
Had them installed today on my 04 Commemorative (25k miles) and I'm happy with the results.
Steering feel is improved, flatter cornering, less floaty feel when slightly off center.
The difference is not "night and day", that's not what a wanted, but certainly more precise with a noticably better feel.
I'm not replacing the shocks at this time as I think the standard shock is good for around town rebound damping.
Had them installed today on my 04 Commemorative (25k miles) and I'm happy with the results.
Steering feel is improved, flatter cornering, less floaty feel when slightly off center.
The difference is not "night and day", that's not what a wanted, but certainly more precise with a noticably better feel.
I'm not replacing the shocks at this time as I think the standard shock is good for around town rebound damping.
BE SURE TO GET AN ALIGNMENT SOON!
Tires will wear quickly with almost any suspension change!
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I'd be real curious to hear how the headers work for you as I've been thinking about doing this sometime.
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I have the C6 Z51 sways with metal end links. The pieces came with the car NIB and I had them installed almost immediately upon purchase. I didn't really have enough serious cornering time in the car prior to the swap to comment on the difference.
Can anyone who has this set-up comment on what you're using for shocks? I was thinking of getting a set of GM C5 or C6 Z06 shocks. Suggestions?
Can anyone who has this set-up comment on what you're using for shocks? I was thinking of getting a set of GM C5 or C6 Z06 shocks. Suggestions?
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