Suspension upgrade
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 21,915
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From: Miami Beach FL
How much do you want to spend?
When I had my C5 I put on C5 Z06 springs, lowered the bolts all the way, and put C6 Z06 shocks all around (all parts were found and purchased here on the forum). Probably cost me $500.00 and the difference was night & day (for the better!).
When I had my C5 I put on C5 Z06 springs, lowered the bolts all the way, and put C6 Z06 shocks all around (all parts were found and purchased here on the forum). Probably cost me $500.00 and the difference was night & day (for the better!).
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 5,197
Likes: 190
From: ALL governments are legalized mobsters, so doesn't matter where I live :(
Went from the softest FE1 and upgraded with OEM parts:
C6Z front/rear sway bars/ metal end links
C6Z shocks
C5Z springs
Great for HPDE events until I outgrow this setup!
C6Z front/rear sway bars/ metal end links
C6Z shocks
C5Z springs
Great for HPDE events until I outgrow this setup!
1/4 mile/AutoX
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 11,441
Likes: 2,186
From: Buffalo Texas
Race Director
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 14,137
Likes: 2,984
From: Iowa
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
I just ordered from Gene at Cultrag Performance the C6Z06 shocks and the C6 Z51 sway bars. I did this based on all the positive feedback I've read about the upgrades here on the Forum. Price was great too, got in on the Black Friday 10% off deal 
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Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Bradenton, FL
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 760
Likes: 242
From: All Over The Place
I began with FE1 and wanted a decent, yet aggressive street handling car. There are countless forum threads on this, including front to rear ratios (aka the understeer/oversteer issue). How not to have a plow, etc. This forum helped me figure all of this out.
My car ended up with what I deemed a reliable set up for my driving habits and objectives. All OEM.
Rear: C6 Z06 sway bar, C6 Z06 shocks, C5 Z51 leaf spring
Front: C5 Z06 sway bar, C6 Z06 shocks, C6 Z51 leaf spring
It may take a little experimentation (and a few throw away bucks) to find what feels "right" to you.
This forum rocks! Cheers to all the countless and valuable contributors.
