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Old 04-16-2014, 08:51 AM
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I have a 2000 Corvette coupe bade model. I want to up-grade my suspension. Shocks and sway-bars. I was looking at the Johnny O’Connell Signature Suspension Stage 1. I cant find anyone that has it. I was looking on customcorvetteaccessories.com and it seems that they are Discontinued.

Is there any that are the same quality around the same price.
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Old 04-16-2014, 09:00 AM
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PFADT is out of business... You probably won't find the JOC pieces, and if you do, their "may" be some isssues.

I myself run the PFADT coilovers. Front and rear sways on my C5Z... you would do best to pick up some LG coilovers if that is indeed what you are looking for. Just my .02

I see you are in Hohenfels FRG.... Man, I spent time there as well as Graff as a young Infantryman! GL w your search.


Originally Posted by schaffer C5
I have a 2000 Corvette coupe bade model. I want to up-grade my suspension. Shocks and sway-bars. I was looking at the Johnny O’Connell Signature Suspension Stage 1. I cant find anyone that has it. I was looking on customcorvetteaccessories.com and it seems that they are Discontinued.

Is there any that are the same quality around the same price.
Thanks
Old 04-16-2014, 09:32 AM
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Your best bet would be to order up the 2013 Z06 shocks and the 2013 Z51 sway bars as well as the metal end links. About 600$ American dollars. partstaxi.com has them, not sure if they ship overseas though.
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Originally Posted by andrec10
Your best bet would be to order up the 2013 Z06 shocks and the 2013 Z51 sway bars as well as the metal end links. About 600$ American dollars. partstaxi.com has them, not sure if they ship overseas though.
Will these fit on a 97 coupe?
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Originally Posted by John Madeja
Will these fit on a 97 coupe?
Sure will! And if you have the original suspension, you will be thrilled with this upgrade! I know I was!
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Originally Posted by John Madeja
Will these fit on a 97 coupe?
What is it that you plan to do with the car? If you're going to autocross it- fine.

But if you're simply looking to improve handling for the 'spirited' driving we all do once in awhile and freshen up an older car-- then Bilsteins or Z06 shocks and sways are the most cost effective way to go- IMO.

Your car . . .your call.
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Originally Posted by CQRT

What is it that you plan to do with the car? If you're going to autocross it- fine.

But if you're simply looking to improve handling for the 'spirited' driving we all do once in awhile and freshen up an older car-- then Bilsteins or Z06 shocks and sways are the most cost effective way to go- IMO.

Your car . . .your call.
I just do spirited driving lol im looking for something with just a smoother better ride
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Originally Posted by andrec10
Your best bet would be to order up the 2013 Z06 shocks and the 2013 Z51 sway bars as well as the metal end links. About 600$ American dollars. partstaxi.com has them, not sure if they ship overseas though.
I did this to my 01 vert. Bought the parts from GM Partshouse, a CF vendor for $600. Gives you a much improved ride.
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Here's what I did to upgrade my base suspension '98 convertible, and it's now a much better handling car:

Shocks: C6 Z-51
Sway Bars: C6 Z-51 w/metal endlinks
Springs: C5 Z-06
Car is lowered to the max on stock bolts.

Mine is a fair weather cruiser, so I couldn't justify the cost of a coilover setup. Maybe "down the road."
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Using the Z06 sway bars I have had both the Z06 shocks and Bilsteins I enjoy the Bilsteins much more. Smoother for those highway cruises and still as sporty when you hit the twisters
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Well I ordered the Blisteins form summit racing because they ship over sea's and the Hotchkis sway bar kit. Lets see how it does.
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Originally Posted by Bailout13500
Using the Z06 sway bars I have had both the Z06 shocks and Bilsteins I enjoy the Bilsteins much more. Smoother for those highway cruises and still as sporty when you hit the twisters
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Default Suspension in my '99 Base Coupe from GM Parts (Gene)

I bought the stabilizers, Links, and Shocks.
My 111,500+ miles coupe rides like a NEW CAR now.
And the ride isn't too stiff nor too soft.

I feel like one of the 3 Bears....

"The Ride is Just Right !"
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Originally Posted by ArtGle
I bought the stabilizers, Links, and Shocks.
My 111,500+ miles coupe rides like a NEW CAR now.
And the ride isn't too stiff nor too soft.

I feel like one of the 3 Bears....

"The Ride is Just Right !"
How much did all that cost you?

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