Installed Z06 bars, got a ?

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Jun 1, 2005 | 07:25 PM

AFBombdude

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Installed Z06 bars, got a ?

I installed the Z06 front and rear sway bar on my '03, and there is a little notch cut out on my lower A arms, the front swaybar is very close to the notch on both sides i.e. close to hitting the A arm. Is this normal? I want to lower it but am afraid the bar will hit the A arm. Also, if you have the selective ride and have lowered your car, how far did you lower it? Thanks

Jun 1, 2005 | 07:39 PM

yellow01

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It will not hit if you have it on correctly. I know it looks like very little clearance but it will be fine. I had the same issue, maybe 8mm (guessing a little less than a full cm). It's enough. The bar will rotate upward when you lower the car.

Can't answer the 2nd question. I now have all Z06 components and bilsteins and got about 3/4 inch on stock bolts with trimmed bushings.

Jun 1, 2005 | 09:03 PM

C5COM67

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I installed Hotchkis bars on my 04 C5..no clearance issues and lowered fully on stock bolts. I have F55 (Magnetic Ride Select) with no problems or issues. Take 'er down

Jun 1, 2005 | 09:12 PM

chriswtx

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I installed Z06 bars last weekend on my 04'. No problems so far..

Jun 1, 2005 | 10:50 PM

AFBombdude

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Thanks fellas, down she goes!!

Jun 2, 2005 | 12:21 AM

Last C5

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Originally Posted by chriswtx

I installed Z06 bars last weekend on my 04'. No problems so far..

Me too! And I'm liking it.

Jun 2, 2005 | 10:56 PM

Fujikura

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Im looking into getting Z06 Bars for my 99 but I can't find any for a reasonable price any advice/ links?

Jun 2, 2005 | 11:00 PM

chriswtx

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I got mine front and rear bars on Z06Vette.com from a Z06 guy that had upgraded to T1 bars for $50 plus shipping. Came with metal endlinks and bushings.

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Jun 2, 2005 | 11:09 PM

Fujikura

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So, does that mean T1's are better than Z06's??

Jun 2, 2005 | 11:12 PM

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chriswtx

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if you are a hard core road racer, yes the T1's are better. If you just want a big improvement for the street and autoxing then the Z06 bars are a good choice