suspention question
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I wouldn't say it's impossible, but pretty close. I can't imagine how many sensors and how much wiring you would have to figure out how to add. Plus there is also the expense of the shocks themselves.
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Or you can also look at your RPO sticker (IIRC on a 1999 it'll be inside the glovebox cover) and see if the F45 option code is on the sticker.
If you have the F45 it is upgradeable to F55 (magnetic) suspension .... see GM part number 12499507 ....
see http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=12499507 for more info.
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From: sterling heights michigan
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lol. i didnt know there was 2 diff types of adjustable suspention. how good do they really work? are the settings very noticably different? should i just get some coilovers?
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Why do you want coilovers ??? Unless you race, or at least run the car on a road course in an HPDE, you don't need that kind of suspension. The advantage to coil overs is they give a racer a suspension that can be adjusted for a particular track, for a street car it is a waste of money .... and believe me it is a LOT of money to purchase and install coilovers.
What do you want from your suspension ?? Is the car your daily driver and you'd like a little "softness" in your suspension, or is this a "weekend warrior" car where cornering/handling is important, or is this a drag strip car where you want to minimize rear-end squat ???
Let us know what you're looking for ......
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well. hopefully this summer ill be going to some drag stips and some street racing but not enouph to get introuble. ive driven it about7000 miles every summer. and i do love the twisties upnorth and am looking in to some tracks. so pretty much all around car. but dont realy want a softer ride. nor a over stiff ride. just the perfect suspention all around
