Perception v. Reality - Suspension Compliance?
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Perception v. Reality - Suspension Compliance?
I just moved from a Viper RT/10 to a new 04 C5 Coupe. My first spirited drive through the mountains made me "feel" as though I could not push the C5 as hard, or fast as I could push the Viper.
My first thought was to go to Hotchkiss sway bars with Bilstein shocks and Z06 springs, in order to make the car "stick" better, particularly on decreasing radius turns.
But I don't know if the difference in "feel" is a difference in the "reality" of how well the C5 will handle.
Does anyone know of any objective reports on the difference between the stock "soft ride" suspension, and beefing it up?
I don't mind a rougher ride, and I understand that I'll probably need to replace the run flat tires as well. Open to suggestions on the best tires as well.
My first thought was to go to Hotchkiss sway bars with Bilstein shocks and Z06 springs, in order to make the car "stick" better, particularly on decreasing radius turns.
But I don't know if the difference in "feel" is a difference in the "reality" of how well the C5 will handle.
Does anyone know of any objective reports on the difference between the stock "soft ride" suspension, and beefing it up?
I don't mind a rougher ride, and I understand that I'll probably need to replace the run flat tires as well. Open to suggestions on the best tires as well.
