Shocks/Strut/Spring
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 176
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From: Pennington NJ
moncal90
It's a base convertible and confident it's got the base suspension.
Will be getting the C6 Z51's.
Now that I'm going with the C6 Z51, is there really any need to replace the end links?
By using the stock end links am I defeating the purpose of the upgraded sways.?
It's a base convertible and confident it's got the base suspension.
Will be getting the C6 Z51's.
Now that I'm going with the C6 Z51, is there really any need to replace the end links?
By using the stock end links am I defeating the purpose of the upgraded sways.?
Pro
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 503
Likes: 50
From: Bradenton, FL
I had considered Alden’s for my CTS Caddie(not a V), but decided to hold off till I figured out the Vette. Too bad you spent a bunch of $ too find out you don’t like it. I think a lot of us have been there done that. What improvements are you expecting from the Bilstein’s ?
For me, I do like the idea of hopefully solving my soft ride with doing only the sways. Found C6 Z51 sways for about $325 & Hotchkiss for around $100 more.
My new question is, is it worth spending the extra $100? The Hotchkiss are substantially thicker then the Z51. But does it really matter & will the ride quality/handling be worth the extra $100?
If these sways give me the ride I’m looking for I’ll do the same on the CTS.
For me, I do like the idea of hopefully solving my soft ride with doing only the sways. Found C6 Z51 sways for about $325 & Hotchkiss for around $100 more.
My new question is, is it worth spending the extra $100? The Hotchkiss are substantially thicker then the Z51. But does it really matter & will the ride quality/handling be worth the extra $100?
If these sways give me the ride I’m looking for I’ll do the same on the CTS.
As to the extra $100... FWIW, I just can't imagine a road vehicle would show the difference between the two. If you were tracking it, another story. But that's just my own uninformed opinion.
As to the Aldens... On continuous pavement, GREAT shock. On asphalt/pavement that could be fractured... not the right tool for the job. And GREAT company to deal with.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 2,804
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From: Northville, MI
[QUOTE=mwestc5;1600322976]moncal90
It's a base convertible and confident it's got the base suspension.
Will be getting the C6 Z51's.
Now that I'm going with the C6 Z51, is there really any need to replace the end links?
By using the stock end links am I defeating the purpose of the upgraded sways.?[/QUOTE
The end links on the base c5 are plastic and are prone to break with miles and use. The C5Z end links on o4 were metal and will hold up much better
It's a base convertible and confident it's got the base suspension.
Will be getting the C6 Z51's.
Now that I'm going with the C6 Z51, is there really any need to replace the end links?
By using the stock end links am I defeating the purpose of the upgraded sways.?[/QUOTE
The end links on the base c5 are plastic and are prone to break with miles and use. The C5Z end links on o4 were metal and will hold up much better
