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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 02:53 AM
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Default Differences between 03 & 04 Z06s???

I know about the 04 shocks. Any other differences between these years?
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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 08:38 AM
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I think maybe the swaybar bushings where changed as well. Not 100% sure on this.
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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 10:32 AM
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From what I've read in the publications, the '04 Z differs from the '03 in a couple of ways. First, there were chassis tuning upgrades with attention being paid to refinement of the Sach's shock valving. And as gmblack3 mentions, there are stiffer upper control-arm bushings and slightly softer rear anti-roll bar bushings. Secondly, the hood is now light weight carbon fiber weighing 20.5 pounds, 10.6 pounds lighter than the '03.


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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 10:59 AM
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Secondly, the hood is now light weight carbon fiber weighing 20.5 pounds, 10.6 pounds lighter than the '03.
This is true only on the Z16's, not the regular Z06's.
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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 04:04 PM
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One says 50 yrs the other doesn't!

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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 06:39 PM
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quote: This is true only on the Z16's, not the regular Z06's.

Yes, you're right - I stand corrected. :)


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