Shocks
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Shocks
Can somebody give me advice on shocks for a 99 vette.
The car currently has a coilovers. The car has the electronic real time damping and active handling but non functional due to the current suspension. It is an M6. I am looking to purchase either stock shocks or aftermarket shocks that work with those systems. Can anybody steer me in the right direction with part numbers, advice?
The car currently has a coilovers. The car has the electronic real time damping and active handling but non functional due to the current suspension. It is an M6. I am looking to purchase either stock shocks or aftermarket shocks that work with those systems. Can anybody steer me in the right direction with part numbers, advice?
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Well, it's going to depend on what coilovers are on the car. I don't think you'll find anything other than the CO vendor that'll have any information about what shocks will work with that setup.
For sure OEM shocks are out.
Have a good one,
Mike
For sure OEM shocks are out.
Have a good one,
Mike
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I have unknown coilovers on the car. The car will be used for daily driving and maybe once or twice a year some time at the track.
Should I ditch the coilovers and go with a stock type suspension to allow for the active handling and real time damping systems to work.
Which setup performs better?
When ditching the coilovers what will I need to make the active ride control and real time damping work? Can you list part #'s?
Should I ditch the coilovers and go with a stock type suspension to allow for the active handling and real time damping systems to work.
Which setup performs better?
When ditching the coilovers what will I need to make the active ride control and real time damping work? Can you list part #'s?
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I just installed the C6 Z06 shocks and sway bars on my car...got them from Gene at Fred Beans..great price...great mod...
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I just installed the C6 Z06 shocks and sway bars on my car...got them from Gene at Fred Beans..great price...great mod...
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I think I am going to purchase some used low mile F45 shocks since it is my daily driver and not an autocross car. What springs can be used with that? Can I use Z51 or Z06 springs with it. I already have a Z06 swaybar to go on and all new bushings.
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At this point it's really a matter of taste and $$$. I'd look for some Z06 springs, since you're running Z06 bars. If not those, then Z51 springs will work just as nicely (which is what I'm running now). Even stock springs will work OK.
Heck, you could probably sell your COs on Ebay and break even.
Have a good one,
Mike
Heck, you could probably sell your COs on Ebay and break even.
Have a good one,
Mike
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anything wrong with your current coilovers? generally you have better adjustability and the ride is almost always better with coilovers. a lot of times people switch to coilovers and not the other way around
