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Apr 2, 2013 | 09:35 PM

andrec10

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From: Hyde Park New York

Wow!

Got my car back today after having the Z06 shocks, Z51 Sways and metal end links installed. Now it drives like a REAL sports car. Guess the 14 year old shocks were shot! Goes around turns like its on rails and does not wallow anymore over little bumps. Turn in is much better too!

Apr 2, 2013 | 09:37 PM

Mr.Bill

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From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion

St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14

Good deal.

Apr 2, 2013 | 09:39 PM

Zr-1Mike00

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From: Bedford MA

That's a nice setup you got there! Keep her between the lines!

Apr 2, 2013 | 09:44 PM

andrec10

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From: Hyde Park New York

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zr-1Mike00

That's a nice setup you got there! Keep her between the lines!

Wife already yelled at me as she followed me home. Said I was going over the speed limit on a twisty road. I said YEP!

Apr 2, 2013 | 09:55 PM

jornahow

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From: Vancouver B.C.

Congratulations - it's like having a new car; I did the same mod except C5 zo6 bars. Now if you haven't done so already, ditch the runflats.

Apr 2, 2013 | 09:58 PM

andrec10

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From: Hyde Park New York

Quote:

Originally Posted by jornahow

Congratulations - it's like having a new car; I did the same mod except C5 zo6 bars. Now if you haven't done so already, ditch the runflats.

I have 18x19 wheels from a 2006 C6 with the OEM goodyears. They are not bad and not worn out. Probably next year I will ditch the run flats. If I spend more money on the vette this year, the Wife wont be happy.
Happy Wife, Happy Life!

Apr 2, 2013 | 10:07 PM

Raiku898

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^ Yep. I've been through the same mods. (even the c6 wheels with oem goodyears) Definitely makes a difference. It is how the car should have been set up from the start. I can't wait to ditch the runflats. I have trouble with traction (at stock power lvls). Your alignment is huge too.

I keep wondering if I should upgrade leaf springs too...

Apr 2, 2013 | 10:08 PM

oldschoolvette

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From: Orlando FL

congrats, good idea to stall on next upgrade to keep the peace

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Apr 2, 2013 | 11:13 PM

jrose7004

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That's a great mod!

Apr 2, 2013 | 11:15 PM

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Very good upgrades to the car you made.

Apr 2, 2013 | 11:35 PM

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skydiven4fun

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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15

I 2nd the alignment, I did the same set up you have (tires are huge also) you will be amazed when you get an alignment just how much better it will get. Or at least in my case it was the icing on the cake.
Enjoy your new upgrades

Apr 2, 2013 | 11:41 PM

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Oh 2 Fun

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From: Kelso Washington

St. Jude Donor '09, '13, '15

I 3rd the alignment suggestion. I did tires and sways at the same time but did an alignment as well and that is where the real problem was. If you have any tramlining (following ruts) at all, get an alignment and kiss that problem goodbye.

Apr 3, 2013 | 05:26 AM

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crazystevex

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From: Wichita Kansas

I did the C6Z51 sways with a new set of Bilstiens and it truely is amazing how different the car feels now, best mod i've done so far

Apr 3, 2013 | 06:34 AM

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s'noJob

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Quote:

Originally Posted by andrec10

If I spend more money on the vette this year, the Wife wont be happy.

That's what diamonds are for.

.

Apr 3, 2013 | 08:40 AM

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Tastee Twirl

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Originally Posted by jrose7004

That's a great mod!

Apr 3, 2013 | 08:59 AM

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andrec10

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From: Hyde Park New York

Quote:

Originally Posted by s'noJob

That's what diamonds are for.

.

She is not that type of Gal! She would be more mad at me if I did that. She is pretty "Frugal". She does like her cars though!

Apr 4, 2013 | 11:56 AM

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calvins

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From: Rotonda West, FL 2015 Z51 M7 3LT

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Congrats! Glad you like it!

Gonna have to see how mine handles and go from there. Didn't have it long!

Apr 4, 2013 | 05:57 PM

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s'noJob

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Quote:

Originally Posted by andrec10

She is not that type of Gal! She would be more mad at me if I did that. She is pretty "Frugal". She does like her cars though!

Oh, Frugals are the worst. I can't get my wife to spend a dime on herself. She'll try on 3 different - fill in the blank - and one's too small, one's too big, and one's juuuuuuust right.

I'll say, "So are you getting that one?"

"No, I don't need any more - fill in the blank - "

NEED! NEED! Fer cryin' out loud, can'tcha just indulge yourself once in a while??

Don't get me wrong - she's not out to make me feel guilty (I've got that down pat) it's just the way she is.

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