Thoughts on Sway bars
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Heel & Toe
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Thoughts on Sway bars
Hello All,
I've got a 1999 Auto coupe with the selectable ride control that I autocross. It's also my daily driver. I'm thinking of upgrading the sway bars. I'd like to hear your thoughts!
Thanks
I've got a 1999 Auto coupe with the selectable ride control that I autocross. It's also my daily driver. I'm thinking of upgrading the sway bars. I'd like to hear your thoughts!
Thanks
Former Vendor
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From: Valencia CA
Originally Posted by Silverblacknose
Hello All,
I've got a 1999 Auto coupe with the selectable ride control that I autocross. It's also my daily driver. I'm thinking of upgrading the sway bars. I'd like to hear your thoughts!
Thanks
I've got a 1999 Auto coupe with the selectable ride control that I autocross. It's also my daily driver. I'm thinking of upgrading the sway bars. I'd like to hear your thoughts!
Thanks
The Z06 set-up is good value and provides similar results....
Just do it...you wont be disappointed.
Tony M.
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From: Murphy TX
What they said...
What tires you use for autox? You might, and I mean MIGHT push a little with the thicker bars at those speeds with the EMTs. I noticed this just a bit. Don't want to concern you though, it was still better than the base FE1 stuff I had.
With non-EMTs it is quite nice.
What tires you use for autox? You might, and I mean MIGHT push a little with the thicker bars at those speeds with the EMTs. I noticed this just a bit. Don't want to concern you though, it was still better than the base FE1 stuff I had.
With non-EMTs it is quite nice.
Melting Slicks
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From: pawleys island sc
I've got a 99 vert and the Z06 bars made a considerable difference. The Hotchkiss are even stiffer but I wouldn't use them for auto-x but that's just my opinion. Either way you'll be very happy with the addition of new bars.
Burning Brakes
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From: Murrieta CA
Originally Posted by Tony Mamo
The Hotchkiss kit I bought for my 2000 with the F45 adjustable suspension just might be the best $500 I ever spent on the car. If you think the car handles well now your in for a huge surprise on the upside.
The Z06 set-up is good value and provides similar results....
Just do it...you wont be disappointed.
Tony M.
The Z06 set-up is good value and provides similar results....
Just do it...you wont be disappointed.
Tony M.
Mine's a daily driver only and it was still well worth the price.
Instructor
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From: Va Beach VA
Swaybars are a big part of tuning the suspension for some really rockin AutoXin. I went with a spring/bar upgrade since I was in there anyway and I would recommend it to you also. Z06 spring and Z06 or Hotchkis bars will bring your fun to a new level.
Also, get some wagon wheels on here and get some tires. EMTs are junk for AutoX, but I keep mine for DD. Kuhmo MX are best bang/ buck and you will really feel a difference. Also, while doing bars,lower the car on stock bolts, takes about 15 minutes and completly reversible, helps the body roll in those tight slaloms
F55 is a pretty good shock setup, 04 Z06 shocks are great, as are Koni adjustables.
Also, Hotchkis bars will put you in ASP vice SSX for AutoX class
Hope this helps
Also, get some wagon wheels on here and get some tires. EMTs are junk for AutoX, but I keep mine for DD. Kuhmo MX are best bang/ buck and you will really feel a difference. Also, while doing bars,lower the car on stock bolts, takes about 15 minutes and completly reversible, helps the body roll in those tight slaloms
F55 is a pretty good shock setup, 04 Z06 shocks are great, as are Koni adjustables.
Also, Hotchkis bars will put you in ASP vice SSX for AutoX class
Hope this helps
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Upgrading to Z06 bars on my F45 was a noticiable improvement, in daily driving and at the roadcoarse. When I still had the runflats, it minimized the scarry bump-steer in corners.
Ditching the runflats eliminated it completely!
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Originally Posted by WHINER
Extended Mobility Tire 
As a Newbee, you may not be aware, but several forum Vendors sell a "Z06 bar upgrade kit" for around $240 (last I checked). This includes the bars and endlinks. The endlinks on the base and F45 suspension are actually PLASTIC! The kit somes with metal endlinks. It's a pretty easy self-install - you don't need any special tools or a lift.
Good luck,
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From: Newberry FL
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Originally Posted by Tony Mamo
The Hotchkiss kit I bought for my 2000 with the F45 adjustable suspension just might be the best $500 I ever spent on the car. If you think the car handles well now your in for a huge surprise on the upside.
The Z06 set-up is good value and provides similar results....
Just do it...you wont be disappointed.
Tony M.
The Z06 set-up is good value and provides similar results....
Just do it...you wont be disappointed.
Tony M.
Couldn't have siad it better! I have the same set up and love it!
Micah
Racer
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From: Calera Alabama
I guess I will be the odd ball here but I purchased the T1 bars and they are awesome. There are two drawbacks thought. Price and the metal end links suck. They make all kinds of noise. I am going to try to use lock tight to fix that if I could get of my lazy @$$. But any thing above stock is a improvement.
Racer
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From: Mechanicsburg Pa
Originally Posted by DRKNGHT
I've installed Z06 shocks and sways, vast imporvemnt in handling with out being harsh. 
I'm looking to do the same thing and I can't wait.
I think GM part direct has the best price for this mod unless someone knows of a better deal elsewhere.
