T1 sway bars
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Burning Brakes
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From: Warrenton VA
T1 sway bars
I am trying to order the C6 Z06 shocks when they come in. I am also thinking about going with a better sway bar. Will I have an ill effects with going with the T1 sway bar or something to that level?
Drifting
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From: Phoenix, Arizona
Do you autocross or compete in any sanctioned form of racing? If so, check to see what "Oh My God" class the T1 bars may put you in with your sanctioning body or bodies first. You will definitely like the Z06 bars a lot better for the street. 
Drifting
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From: Littleton Colorado
Originally Posted by NavyVet
You will definitely like the Z06 bars a lot better for the street.
I'm looking at suspension upgrades as well, and I'm sure that Z06 bars or Hotchkis would be a lot better than my base sway bars. And T1 bars may be overkill, but do they cause a problem?
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
Suppensions are designed to work as a complete system, not piece meal.
Springs for coolum A
Bars from Coloum B
Shocks from Coloum C
and so forth.
so the 04 ZO6 suppensions set up maybe a good way to go.
Challange with the T1 suppensions:
1. rocks would be softer as a suppension for street use.
2. lowering your car is a BAD idea as the T1 suppension needs almost the whole suppension travel to work properly. Max lowering is 1"
3. again Rocks would be softer.
on the plus side:
dead flat cornering, no body roll.
Yes I run a full t1 suppension. so this is from personal experience.
Good Luck
Springs for coolum A
Bars from Coloum B
Shocks from Coloum C
and so forth.
so the 04 ZO6 suppensions set up maybe a good way to go.
Challange with the T1 suppensions:
1. rocks would be softer as a suppension for street use.
2. lowering your car is a BAD idea as the T1 suppension needs almost the whole suppension travel to work properly. Max lowering is 1"
3. again Rocks would be softer.
on the plus side:
dead flat cornering, no body roll.
Yes I run a full t1 suppension. so this is from personal experience.
Good Luck
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I was running a 2001 Coupe with the base springs, 04 Z06 shocks and T1 bars. The car was very streetable with no issues. If the bars are adjusted properly there is no noise. 
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Drifting
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From: Littleton Colorado
Originally Posted by Chris@East Coast Supercharging
I was running a 2001 Coupe with the base springs, 04 Z06 shocks and T1 bars. The car was very streetable with no issues. If the bars are adjusted properly there is no noise.
Thats my current plan as well 
Thanks for the info
Safety Car
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From: Stuck in Paradise
I have the F55 shocks (magnetic ride) and I'm going to go with the Z06 sway bars. Based on what I've read on this and other forums, for me I don't want to ruin the street ride by going to the T1s and I can't see spending an additional $300 for the Hotchkis.
Melting Slicks
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From: Dana Point Ca
Originally Posted by Jstyle
I am trying to order the C6 Z06 shocks when they come in. I am also thinking about going with a better sway bar. Will I have an ill effects with going with the T1 sway bar or something to that level?
Burning Brakes
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From: West Hollywood California ! Now Miami, Florida
Question
I too want T1 bars front and rear . are they difficult to install ??? i have 99 hardtop . that is actually lowered, but will definitely fit ..the bars.
let me know thanks.
let me know thanks.
Safety Car
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From: San Bruno ca
I had the t1 's in my 2000 frc with bilstien and z06 endlinks lowered on factory bolts . I did not like it at all there was alot of bump steer. i sold them and went to the z06 swytbars. i have heard there is hotckis sway bars (spelling?) and they are supose to be pretty good
Melting Slicks
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From: Dana Point Ca
Originally Posted by jhong321
I had the t1 's in my 2000 frc with bilstien and z06 endlinks lowered on factory bolts . I did not like it at all there was alot of bump steer. i sold them and went to the z06 swytbars. i have heard there is hotckis sway bars (spelling?) and they are supose to be pretty good
Just an FYI, you could have gotten rid of the bumps steer by using the Baer kit the retails for $200. That would have fixed the problem, did on mine.
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Originally Posted by Cali17
I too want T1 bars front and rear . are they difficult to install ??? i have 99 hardtop . that is actually lowered, but will definitely fit ..the bars.
let me know thanks.
let me know thanks.
Easy to install just shim the bushing clamps so the bar is not squeezed. Usually two or three washers top and bottom. Set perload to zero with adjustable end links.
Safety Car
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From: San Bruno ca
Originally Posted by vettethret
Just an FYI, you could have gotten rid of the bumps steer by using the Baer kit the retails for $200. That would have fixed the problem, did on mine.
