Lowered suspesion=bad shocks
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Lowered suspesion=bad shocks
I recently had my Z06 lowered 1 inch. However, the car seems to bottom-out on high speed runs every time I encounter a dip or depression on the road (freeways or backroads). In lowering the car, did I comprimise the suspension travel on the car which in turn is affecting the pressure valving on the shocks and causing the car to bottom out?
My first instinct is to order a new set of shocks with stiffer valving such as Bilsteins (sport NOT heavy duty setting) or Pfadt ($$$). The ride on the vehicle is not that bad but unfortunately the car is bottoming out anytime I hit 70MPH speeds or above. I hate having to drive the car knowing I cannot open her up without managing around depressions or dips on the road. Any advise is greatly appreciated...
My first instinct is to order a new set of shocks with stiffer valving such as Bilsteins (sport NOT heavy duty setting) or Pfadt ($$$). The ride on the vehicle is not that bad but unfortunately the car is bottoming out anytime I hit 70MPH speeds or above. I hate having to drive the car knowing I cannot open her up without managing around depressions or dips on the road. Any advise is greatly appreciated...
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Pfadt's are coil overs and you would remove both your shocks and springs.
You must have lowered your Z06 too low or you need to snug the bolts a little tighter in the back on the spring.
You must have lowered your Z06 too low or you need to snug the bolts a little tighter in the back on the spring.
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If it's rubbing the inner fender than stiffer springs would be your best bet. If you don't have enough shock travel, the top mount can be turned over to allow more.
I've got a buddy whose got vette brake product springs available if your interested.
Arnel
I've got a buddy whose got vette brake product springs available if your interested.
Arnel
