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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 01:54 PM
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Maybe this is beating a dead horse, but searching didn't result in the answers I was looking for.

What are the differences beteween the FE1 and Z51 suspensions. I know it consists of at least larger sway bars and a PS cooler. Is there anything else?

I've found a car I like, but I want the Z51 suspension. I can live without it if it means simply upgrading sway bars though.
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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I had a base suspension car to start with and without sugar coating it, it was pretty pathetic. The Z51 suspension differences are bigger sway bars, better shocks, and stiffer springs. If you want the car to handle you'll be upgrading the springs, shocks, and bars. You can also go better than the Z51 or FE4 (Z06) by going with aftermarket shocks and bars.
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