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Mar 30, 2008 | 08:41 AM

#41

9secondflat

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From: sterling ct

i have the hotchkis c5 bars on my car and combined with the qa1's it sticks to the ground like glue...

Mar 30, 2008 | 07:03 PM

#42

Snidley

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From: Buffalo Grove IL

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Originally Posted by TheRadioFlyer

Bilstein shocks were just installed along with with better sticking tires. From what i'm finding out, the price difference between C6 Z51 and C5 ZO6 sway bars isn't that different if you need to also purchase the metal links. I also plan to drop the car on stock bolts about 3/4" in the front and 1" in the rear...mostly for looks, handling is just an added bonus there.

From what I have read on this Forum, Changing the rake (lowering more in rear than front) can affect the high speed handling by changing the aero charistics.
I also went with the Hotchkis bars, starting with base bars and then the Z06 bars. I really like the Hotchkiss bars.

Mar 30, 2008 | 09:10 PM

#43

chriswtx

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From: San Marcos Texas

I just bought C6 Zo6 bars for $233.97 shipped from Gene Culley. Taking off the C5 Z06 bars that are currently on the car.

Mar 30, 2008 | 09:24 PM

#44

MagRedConv

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From: Miami Beach FL

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Originally Posted by chriswtx

I just bought C6 Zo6 bars for $233.97 shipped from Gene Culley. Taking off the C5 Z06 bars that are currently on the car.

My plan was to go to the C5 Z06 bars and endlinks. Sounds like the C6 bars are the same price (I was just at Gene's site). Will you be using the C5 links with the C6 bars? BTW, I have a tune appointment with Henderson next month, can't wait!

Mar 30, 2008 | 09:26 PM

#45

chriswtx

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From: San Marcos Texas

Yes, reusing my C5 metal endlinks..

And Corey's the man...

Apr 24, 2008 | 01:22 AM

#46

Solo2GS

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From: Littleton CO

St. Jude Donor '07

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Originally Posted by Dave concrete

Question, would just adding T1 bars themselves be a huge improvement on a 04Z06.

Adding T1 bars on an other wise stock Z06 suspension will improve track handling (from experience) and it won't affect street drivability either.

It all depends on what you want to do with the car. T1 bars work great on the track. I am having a little issues with them for auto-x and stock spring rates though... A different spring combination (more rear) would likely be better for the cones.

Apr 24, 2008 | 12:40 PM

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jordan@pfadtracing

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From: SLC UT

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Originally Posted by Dave concrete

Question, would just adding T1 bars themselves be a huge improvement on a 04Z06.

I would seriously consider going with the Pfadt Street Sways or the Comps over the T-1 Bars. They are balanced better and offer more adjustably. You can check out the Sway Bar comparison chart in the following link http://www.pfadtracing.com/docs/swaygraph.jpg

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