F45 suspension
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2nd Gear
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From: Stockton Ca.
F45 suspension
I would like to know who has this suspension and are happy with it. I've read a lot from people who don't like it, how about some from those who do and why.
Last edited by hotrodchuck; Sep 11, 2014 at 11:39 AM.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Moon, VA
I like mine
I have a 2001 Coupe 6M with the F45 option. If you are on a bumpy road, it is pretty wild how different the car reacts between the settings. I like being able to go from soft Cadillac-like suspension to the Z51 track setting by turning a switch. My car has 60K miles, but I would hate to have to replace the shocks with new ones due to the high cost.
I haven't ridden in a car with the F55 option, which is supposed to be much better, but I am satisfied with things.
I haven't ridden in a car with the F55 option, which is supposed to be much better, but I am satisfied with things.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
I was OK with it's performance but recently pulled it off in favor of LG GT2 coilovers. My F45 system has less than 8k miles on it so I'll be selling it as a replacement for someone wanting to maintain their stock setup and needs new components.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Portland OR
I had FX3 in my C4 and when it worked, it was pretty slick. But not unlike the F45, when it broke, it got very expensive.
I looked for a coupe without it when shopping for my C5. I have the stock Z51 now and will be going C6Z shocks and C6 Z51 sways like many here have.
I looked for a coupe without it when shopping for my C5. I have the stock Z51 now and will be going C6Z shocks and C6 Z51 sways like many here have.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
The F45 suspension and the selector are a "chocolate teapot". I have owned my car since it was fresh off the showroom floor and never once noticed a difference when I selected "sport". I drive around the rural roads here in England so I do get to drive the car as it was intended.
There's a good reason why the F55 followed on
There's a good reason why the F55 followed on
Melting Slicks
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From: Taylor TX
NCM Sinkhole Donor
My '98 has it. Not because I wanted it specifically, but it was there and I heard good things about it. It does make a noticeable difference in cornering between the 3 modes. Most of the time I'm in tour (softest). No issues in 64k miles and 16 years. If it ever breaks, I'll probably do the F55 upgrade.
