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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 09:00 PM
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Has anyone used Vette Brakes Springs on the C5. Which did you choose and what do you think? Are there other recommendations? Thanks in advance

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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 10:39 AM
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Has anyone used Vette Brakes Springs on the C5. Which did you choose and what do you think? Are there other recommendations? Thanks in advance
I used them when I had my C4 and had no issues. The only problem is they couldn't really tell me what the rates were. Still, they performed well. Make sure to get upgraded shocks too if you are going more firm on the springs.

The only other option is going coil-overs but now your talking over twice as much.
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I use them and they work great. You need to decide what you want the car to do first. If you change more than about 205 off your spring rate now then you will need to revalve or get new shocks. Mine are 1200/900 but most would not like them on the street for sure. You can contact Racerafter in the RR section as he has much experience with them.
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VBP springs are custom made to whatever spring rate you desire Just need to find out what rate works for you, and your application.

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