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Old Aug 5, 2001 | 07:14 PM
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If I don't lower my car, can I use the Z06 springs and anti-roll bars? :confused:

Or will the computer not let me? :smash: :bs :mad

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Old Aug 6, 2001 | 12:12 AM
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The only thing the F45 reads is the shocks, sways are completely untouched, and springs shouldn't be monitored unless it was through the shock's feedback. I know of a bunch that have changed sways without problems, not completely sure about the springs.

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Old Aug 6, 2001 | 12:38 AM
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I added Z51 to my F45 A4. No worries!

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Old Aug 6, 2001 | 02:02 AM
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Default Re: Modifying F45 suspension (SlowC5)

Check this out Slow, what do you want to know about lowering and modifing an F45 equiped car? I have T1 bars, VB&P 850lb front spring, poly bushing kit, and the car is lowered 1 1/2", I have never gotten a code! I am taking the Vette to the dealership tomorrow to take the F45 option out of the BCM via a Tech II program tool, so that I can install some Biltstein sport shocks when I get them. Let me know if I can help with anything. :cool:
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Old Aug 6, 2001 | 08:41 AM
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Please let us know how this works out, i am also interested in
changing from F45 to better suspenion.
I have today Hotchkins, but stock spring and shocks.

Can they disable the F45 with a Tech 2 ???

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Rune
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